In Home Control

My Electrician Picked These Sockets. I Had to Figure Out Home Assistant Myself.

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Filed under: Home Automation, Home Assistant There is a particular kind of smart home problem that starts before you have even opened the box. Mine started when my electrician turned up, did a perfectly clean job wiring two new double sockets, handed me the packaging, and said “these are nice ones.” The model? BG 922/HC. … Read more

The IKEA BILRESA Matter Remote: A Masterclass in Poor Design

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IKEA has long been celebrated for making smart home technology accessible and affordable. So when they released the BILRESA remote control – a sleek, scroll-wheel Matter device – I was genuinely excited. After spending time with it, however, I’ve come to a frustrating conclusion: this is one of the most poorly thought-out smart home remotes … Read more