This is a question that is not asked often enough. I point out to my clients that there is a certain lifespan for the majority of Smart Home ‘smarts’. You certainly don’t buy a new car and accept the accessories could fail within 1 or 2 years. So having bought or renovated your house you…
Going away for the holidays, is it time to get away for a couple of days or maybe a week? If you are, then you might have had your car serviced or just the tires checked. How about your house? Any thought given to that whilst you are away? Any holiday period is more than…
‘Wall Aesthetics’ is not a new Olympic Games sport in 2024! You know the term ‘athletically gifted’ tagged on rare individuals who can effortlessly glide through any sporting activity thrown at them. Let me tell you there is lessor known term for Smart Homes termed ‘aesthetically gifted’, yes, that is a home you walk into…
Many people have some form of DIY automation device in their home even if it is a smart speaker or smart screen in the kitchen for recipes. So why would you look at an “integrated home automation solution”, and what does that really mean anyway? The world of terminology ambiguity is rife in smart homes…
Considering a new purchase to start, add to, or complete your automated home? Most people find it daunting shopping for electronic goods. I probably look over 50 products a month. Some are available in Australia and others aren’t but the ideas or concepts sometimes trickle through. I always find it interesting what consumer “itch” the…
DIY Smart Home Automation can be fun and make a difference to your home life and reduce operating costs.
On the flipside is the safety warning of 230V AC live circuits. Smart Habitat recommends you use a trained and certified electrician for such work.
I like the geofencing capability of some home automation products and Apps – some suppliers lag in this area but will have to catch up sooner or later. Almost always, the geofencing capability works as described and reliably – that is a challenge for many pieces of electronics or Apps. The granularity of geofencing is…