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Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi Review
ByJames January 26, 2026March 20, 2026

The Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi was the first floodlight camera from Reolink designed to be wired directly into your mains, similar to traditional floodlights and most competing smart video floodlights. Reolink announced the TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi back in September, and I have been reviewing it for the past few weeks. If you are familiar with…

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SwitchBot Showcases Smart Home 2.0 Vision at CES 2026 with Humanoid Robot and AI-Powered Devices
ByJames January 4, 2026March 20, 2026

SwitchBot has announced its full product lineup for CES 2026, headlined by the company’s first humanoid household robot and a range of AI-enhanced smart home devices. The smart home manufacturer is positioning these announcements as part of its broader “Smart Home 2.0” strategy, which focuses on combining artificial intelligence with robotics to create more capable…

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Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK (Dual USB-C) Review – Zigbee & Thread Wall Outlet with Power Monitoring
ByJames December 31, 2025March 20, 2026

In the UK, one of my main issues with Zigbee and Thread is the lack of wall sockets. There are a growing number of light switches, with options for neutral and no neutral, and various plug sockets. But when it comes to actual wall outlets that integrate smart home capabilities, the market is frustratingly bare….

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Tapo P304M Smart Strip Review – Matter-enabled smart power strip with power monitoring
ByJames December 29, 2025March 20, 2026

I reviewed the TP-Link Tapo P110M two years ago, and it is by far my favourite smart plug. It is, more or less, the most affordable smart plug with energy monitoring on the market, Matter works well, it integrates into Home Assistant perfectly, and the Tapo app is reasonably decent. Plus, I have other Tapo…

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Flic Duo Smart Button & Flic Hub Mini Review
ByJames December 26, 2025March 20, 2026

The Flic Duo is a dual-button smart controller that combines traditional button presses with gesture input to drive automations across lights, media, and other connected devices. It is designed to work both as a wall-mounted switch and as a handheld remote, with deeper integration available when paired with a Flic Hub. Related Reviews Specification Specification…

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Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 Review vs Sonoff PoE Dongle Max Zigbee and Thread Coordinator
ByJames December 19, 2025March 20, 2026

A few days ago, I reviewed the superb Sonoff PoE Dongle Max, which I was very impressed with. The more I use it, the more I love it. In the past, I used the Nabu Case / Home Assistant SkyConnect / ZBT-1, which I used with multi-protocol and was temperamental at best. But, a few…

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SONOFF PoE Dongle Max Review vs Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 Zigbee & Thread Coordinators
ByJames December 12, 2025March 20, 2026

I have an increasing number of smart home devices, and like many enthusiasts, I run Home Assistant, allowing me to integrate different smart home ecosystems into a cohesive system. However, because I am constantly reviewing things, I have never really set up Home Assistant properly. I have often relied on proprietary systems and only use…

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Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 Review
ByJames December 10, 2025March 20, 2026

A little over a year ago, I reviewed the excellent Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max. Xiaomi have now launched the Robot Vacuum 5 and the Robot Vacuum 5 Pro. The Robot Vacuum X20 Max was impressive, but the new Robot Vacuum 5 ups the spec with a new retractable dToF radar and a massively increased…

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Aqara Smart Hub M200 Review vs Aqara Hub M3 & M2
ByJames December 7, 2025March 20, 2026

I have previously reviewed the Aqara Hub M3 and also had the M2 prior to that, which I turned into a secondary hub when I moved to the M3. Aqara has now released the Smart Hub M200, presumably the successor to the M2. With an RRP of £60, it provides a more affordable alternative to…

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SwitchBot RGBICWW Floor Lamp Review – Corner Ambience Lamp with Matter
ByJames November 30, 2025March 20, 2026

Back in October, SwitchBot announced a range of new lighting products, including the SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp, which was a bit of an unusual smart lighting product, but I love it. The RGBICWW Floor Lamp is a bit more mainstream for smart lighting. This is a floor lamp designed for ambient lighting where the light…

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