NXT Smart Home is an independent guide to choosing, setting up and running smart home technology in Australia. We explain what works with 230V wiring and local plugs, what renters can install without drilling, which jobs need a licensed electrician, and where each device is sold here.
Written for Australia230V wiring, AS/NZS rules, local retailers and Australian Consumer LawFour kinds of help, each written for how Australians actually buy, install and rent.
Shortlists and comparisons for Australian buyers: which models are sold here, what fits B22 and E27 fittings, and who each one suits.
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Step-by-step setup for hubs, plugs, cameras and routines, plus fixes for devices that keep dropping off Wi-Fi.
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Current prices from 29 Australian retailers, including Amazon AU, JB Hi-Fi, Bunnings and Officeworks, so you can see where each device is sold.
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What you can install yourself under Australian electrical rules, what needs a licensed electrician, and what renters can set up without risking their bond.
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Every guide sits in one of these areas of the home.
Security & CamerasCameras, video doorbells, sensors and alarms.12 guides
LightingSmart bulbs, switches, strips and lighting automation.8 guides
Energy & SolarSmart plugs, energy monitoring, solar and load shifting.9 guides
Entertainment & AudioSpeakers, streaming, multi-room audio and TV integration.8 guides
Climate & ComfortAir conditioning, heating, fans, sensors and air quality.8 guidesHubs & PlatformsMatter, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Home Assistant and the big ecosystems.18 guides
Robot VacuumsRobot vacuums, mops and self-emptying docks.8 guidesSetup GuidesStep-by-step installation, configuration and troubleshooting.13 guidesBuying GuidesWhat to buy, what to skip, and how to compare.16 guidesEach product page lists the retailers that sell it in Australia, with the lowest current price first. Check the retailer's site before you buy, because prices change.
Hubs & PlatformsPhilips Hue Bridge (V2)From $75
5 retailers
Energy & SolarMillers Falls Portable Power Station 400wFrom $3404 retailers
Robot VacuumsEcovacs Deebot T80S Omni Robot Vacuum & MopFrom $888
6 retailers
Security & CamerasGoogle Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery)From $239
6 retailers
LightingArlec Grid Connect Smart Strip Light With Razer Chroma RGBFrom $51.75
5 retailers
Climate & ComfortAROVEC Air Purifier Smart True HEPAFrom $216.89
6 retailersPrices shown are from the last check of each retailer's listing. Products are researched from manufacturer documentation and retailer listings; we do not hands-on test them.
Research, not lab tests. Guides are built from manufacturer documentation, published specifications, Australian standards and regulator guidance, and each article says what kind of guide it is.
Australian sources first. Electrical, privacy and tenancy advice links to the official source, such as your state's electrical safety regulator or the ACCC.
Corrections are noted. When something we published is wrong, we fix it and update the article's date.
No paid coverage. Brands do not pay for coverage or approve articles before they are published.
Edited by Kritin CurtisKritin Curtis writes practical smart home guides for NXT Smart Home, with a focus on Australian homes, rental-friendly installs, home networking, security cameras, video doorbells, and everyday automation. Kritin has an extensive background in IT and has worked remotely as a freelancer for the past five years.How the site is funded. Some retailer links are affiliate links. They are labelled where they appear, and never decide what we recommend. Read our affiliate disclosure and how we research.
