Guides
Smart home, in plain English.
Short, sourced guides you can act on tonight. Every number links to where it came from.
Energy & money
Where does your electricity actually go?
The three biggest slices of a home electricity bill, and the cheapest way to find your own.
Read →Honest gear
Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread or Matter: which one to buy?
The four names on every smart-home box, explained in plain English, with what to pick for each device.
Read →Automations
5 automations worth setting up first
If your smart home is an app full of switches, these five make it run itself.
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Power is cheaper at night. Use it without thinking.
Five steps to shift your biggest loads into a time-of-use cheap window, safely.
Read →Honest gear
6 smart-home upgrades with zero monthly fees
Buy once, own it: upgrades that work locally, with no app plan or cloud bill.
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