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Why Local Control Matters

Craig Elswood

This guide explores why local control matters for smart home users, covering the security and privacy benefits of keeping data on-site, the reliability advantages of operating independently from cloud services,...

Why Local Control Matters

Craig Elswood

This guide explores why local control matters for smart home users, covering the security and privacy benefits of keeping data on-site, the reliability advantages of operating independently from cloud services,...

Debunking Common Myths About Smart Home Complexity

Craig Elswood

This blog post tackles common misconceptions about smart home technology being overly complex or expensive. It emphasizes that modern smart home devices, particularly those from DigIoT, offer convenience without unnecessary...

Debunking Common Myths About Smart Home Complexity

Craig Elswood

This blog post tackles common misconceptions about smart home technology being overly complex or expensive. It emphasizes that modern smart home devices, particularly those from DigIoT, offer convenience without unnecessary...

Switching to LED Bulbs: What You Need to Know B...

Craig Elswood

Replacing old incandescent, halogen, or CFL bulbs with LEDs can slash your energy bills by up to 90%, but it's not always a simple swap. This guide explains the key...

Switching to LED Bulbs: What You Need to Know B...

Craig Elswood

Replacing old incandescent, halogen, or CFL bulbs with LEDs can slash your energy bills by up to 90%, but it's not always a simple swap. This guide explains the key...

Understanding Smart Home Connectivity: WiFi, Zigbee, Thread, and More

Understanding Smart Home Connectivity: WiFi, Zi...

Craig Elswood

When you're choosing smart home devices, one of the most important decisions you'll make is which connectivity type to use. It's not the most exciting part of building a smart...

Understanding Smart Home Connectivity: WiFi, Zi...

Craig Elswood

When you're choosing smart home devices, one of the most important decisions you'll make is which connectivity type to use. It's not the most exciting part of building a smart...

Choosing a Smart Home Brand: Shelly, SwitchBot, Govee, Reolink & Aqara Compared

Choosing a Smart Home Brand: Shelly, SwitchBot,...

Craig Elswood

Shelly, SwitchBot, Govee, Reolink and Aqara each occupy a different niche in the smart home space: Shelly specialises in Wi-Fi relays and switches for deep retrofits and power-user control; SwitchBot...

Choosing a Smart Home Brand: Shelly, SwitchBot,...

Craig Elswood

Shelly, SwitchBot, Govee, Reolink and Aqara each occupy a different niche in the smart home space: Shelly specialises in Wi-Fi relays and switches for deep retrofits and power-user control; SwitchBot...

The Big Smart Home Ecosystems – And Which One Actually Fits Your Life

The Big Smart Home Ecosystems – And Which One A...

Craig Elswood

TL;DR – Smart Home Ecosystems Face-Off Pick one main platform that matches how you already live, then layer specialist products (like Philips Hue) on top and prefer Matter-compatible gear so...

The Big Smart Home Ecosystems – And Which One A...

Craig Elswood

TL;DR – Smart Home Ecosystems Face-Off Pick one main platform that matches how you already live, then layer specialist products (like Philips Hue) on top and prefer Matter-compatible gear so...