Following my SwitchBot S20 review, I have also been looking at the new K11+ mini robot vacuum. This is the successor to the SwitchBot K10+, and I reviewed the K10+ Pro a year ago. The new SwitchBot K11+ is an incremental improvement from the previous models. The main change is the significantly smaller base station,…
I find the robot vacuum/mop industry quite interesting. It reminds me of the early days of mobile phones, when we saw significant improvements in the technology over a short period of time, which has made writing about them more interesting than other niches like phones with barely incremental improvements each generation. While iRobot Rooma launched…
Reolink has introduced its latest addition to the smart security market with the TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi, a dual-lens outdoor camera that combines 360-degree monitoring with adaptable lighting. The device is designed as both a surveillance tool and a practical floodlight, aiming to serve everyday household use as well as security purposes and is basically a…
Reolink has announced a new artificial intelligence suite under the name ReoNeura, designed to bring deeper analysis, smarter detection, and enhanced search functions to its security camera ecosystem. The platform introduces a range of features that extend beyond standard person and vehicle detection, aiming to transform raw video footage into structured, searchable information. The system is…
After years of user complaints and mounting frustration with capacity limitations, Philips has finally delivered the Bridge Pro. Available now for £79.99, this upgraded control hub addresses the most significant bottleneck in the Hue ecosystem whilst introducing several genuinely useful new capabilities. Related Content Pricing The Bridge Pro retails for £79.99, representing a £25 premium…
Philips Hue has announced a comprehensive update to its smart lighting portfolio, introducing the more accessible Essential range alongside significant expansions to its strip lighting and security offerings. The updates, released under the “Reimagine Your Home” campaign, aim to broaden the appeal of smart lighting while adding advanced features for existing users. I have written…
Aqara has announced a comprehensive range of new products and software updates at IFA 2025 in Berlin, positioning spatial intelligence as the cornerstone of its next-generation home automation strategy. The company is demonstrating these solutions at booth 155 in Hall 1.2 at Messe Berlin. Enhanced Security Solutions Doorbell Camera G400 Takes Wired Approach The Doorbell…
I reviewed the Aosu C9C-4H SolarCam D1 Classic Kit Review a little over a year ago and was impressed with the kit, with the standout features being the built-in solar panel for improved battery life, auto tracking, pan/tilt, and motion detection. Aosu has now upgraded this system, which now includes support for six cameras. So, are…
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2025 UPDATE: With us having a particularly warm heat wave in the past week, I thought it would be a good time to refresh my post on the running cost of portable air con units. This was originally written in 2021, when electricity was still relatively cheap (I was paying less than 14p/kWh). Times have…
Over the years, I have reviewed a large number of smart light products, with me eventually settling on Philips Hue for my house. It is an undeniably expensive ecosystem to choose, but they are arguably the best. One brand I often mention as an alternative option in my reviews is Govee. They seem to have…
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