Buying Guides

In-depth guides to help you choose the right smart home, cleaning, and networking gear.

ENERGY JUL 12, 2026

Smart Plugs: What They're Good At, and What They're Not

The cheapest way into a smart home, and the easiest to waste money on. What a smart plug can genuinely automate, what it can't, and the safety limits that matter.

Connected Home Team

ENERGY JUL 12, 2026

Smart Thermostats: What to Check Before You Buy

The one smart device where compatibility is genuinely hard. What kind of heating you have decides what you can fit, and it varies enormously by country.

Connected Home Team