48 articles on smart home gear, setup and buying decisions — newest first. Page 3 of 8.
Most streaming boxes have no TV tuner, so free-to-air still comes from your antenna. Here's how to pick a box that runs the Australian catch-up apps you actually use, keeps live TV one button away, and doesn't leave you juggling three remotes.
You don't need to touch a single wire to get automated, colour-changing, voice-controlled lighting into a rental. Here's how to build a system out of bulbs, plugs and battery-powered switches — and pack the whole lot into a box on moving day without leaving a mark.
A blackout or an NBN dropout can blind your cameras exactly when you want them watching. Here's how Australian homes can keep footage recording and alerts flowing, using UPS units, portable power stations, battery cameras, local storage and 4G failover.
Retrofit globe, smart dimmer module, smart switch or full replacement downlight? Here is how each option works in a typical Australian ceiling, what the AS/NZS abutment and coverage markings (IC, IC-4, CA135, non-IC) actually mean, and where a licensed electrician is legally required.
Cloud plans buy convenience and off-site backup; microSD cards and NVRs buy ownership and no ongoing fees. Here is how the two approaches compare for Australian homes, including NBN upload limits, subscription costs in AUD, and the privacy questions worth asking before you commit.
Storms, planned outages and NBN faults take most home camera systems offline within seconds. Here's how to keep recording using a UPS or portable power station, local storage, battery cameras and mobile data failover — sized for Australian homes.
