News — home automation

Plugging dozens of cheap smart bulbs straight into your Wi-Fi router is the quickest way to break your automation setup before it even begins. If you want to know the best way to start a smart home in 2026, the real answ…

Your smart home shouldn't feel like a part-time job. You've invested in the latest gear, but if your lights "fall off" the network or lag when you walk into a room, you're likely losing a battle against Australian buildi…

Your NBN drops out during the third quarter of the grand final, and suddenly every smart light in the house goes dark. If that scenario sounds painfully familiar, you already understand why choosing the best Zigbee hub f…

If a standard smart globe flickers out in a typical lounge room, it's a minor annoyance. However, if a non-compliant automation system fails in a High Physical Support home, it's a critical loss of independence for the r…

Is your home actually as comfortable as your thermostat claims, or are you just paying for cooling that never reaches the bedrooms? In the volatile Australian climate, relying on a single central sensor often leads to as…