Your First Smart Home Device: What to Buy and Why
Most people start their smart home with the wrong thing, get underwhelmed, and stop. This guide covers what to buy first depending on what annoys y...
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Most people start their smart home with the wrong thing, get underwhelmed, and stop. This guide covers what to buy first depending on what annoys y...
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Almost every affordable smart home device sold in Australia runs on the same free app. This walkthrough covers what Tuya SmartLife actually is, how...
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Sensors are the cheapest way into a smart home and the easiest to get wrong. This guide covers what each type actually does, whether you need a hub...
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Devices that keep dropping offline are usually a Wi-Fi problem, not a device problem. This guide explains why it happens in Australian homes, and w...
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Not every curtain motor works with Alexa, and not every one fits an Australian rod or track. This 2026 buying guide covers what to look for, what t...
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Bought a smart plug and discovered it needs a hub? This guide explains the three protocols behind every smart home device in plain English — what e...
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Australian electricity prices are among the highest in the developed world. Smart home devices targeting the biggest energy drains — air conditioni...
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Split system air conditioners are the most popular type of AC in Australian homes — and almost all of them can be made smart for under A$80 using a...
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Ducted air conditioning is the most common whole-home climate system in Australian homes — and adding a smart thermostat can cut your running costs...
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Browse our under-A$100 picks — the essentials most people start their smart home with.