Home automation, often referred to as a “smart home,” involves using technology to control and automate various household systems and appliances. This includes lighting, heating, security, and entertainment systems. The common goal is to enhance home life, improve energy efficiency, and increase security by allowing homeowners to manage these systems remotely or automatically.
Dynamic energy tariffs like Octopus Tracker and Agile Octopus give you lower electricity prices when wholesale rates are low — but to really benefit, you need to time your usage. That’s where smart home devices can make a big difference. With a bit of automation and planning, you can shift your electricity use to cheaper times without changing your lifestyle.
In smart homes, WiFi can be used by devices like smart plugs, smart motion sensors, and thermostats to be controlled remotely and integrate with other smart home systems to run automations. However, not all smart devices use WiFi, some use WiFi indirectly and some don’t use WiFi at all.
This guide will help you understand the key features, connection options, and installation considerations for smart water timers and valves. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a plumbing expert to set up a smart automated watering system.
Managing a livery yard involves overseeing outdoor areas, multiple buildings, and ensuring the safety and well-being of horses. Integrating smart home technology can streamline operations, provide security, and promote horse health.
Smart home sensors provide a practical and affordable means to monitor air quality. These smart devices detect pollutants like particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), transmitting data to local or remote platforms for analyses or can be used in automations to trigger actions.
Below is an overview of all the different types of air quality measurements and examples of what might cause the readings.
If you ever need to troubleshoot, upgrade, or hand it over your smart home to someone else, will you remember how it all fits together? That’s where documentation comes in handy. While it might sound tedious (because it is), keeping track of your setup can save you time and frustration later.
Ecowitt manufacture a number of different temperature, humidity and pressure sensors. The information and comparison table below shows the differences between each of the Ecowitt sensors
The location of your weather station is the most important part of installation. If your weather station is under a tree or overhang, the rainfall data will be inaccurate. Placing it in an alley, for example, may cause a wind tunnel effect on the anemometer, leading to erroneous wind measurements.
Ecowitt offers a diverse range of weather station consoles that function as both display units and gateways, catering to various user needs, from professional meteorologists to home weather enthusiasts. Below is an overview of the models, highlighting their unique features and capabilities.
