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Differences Between Ring Security Cameras
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeThere are various security cameras available on the market now. Wired, battery, plug-in, indoor and out. But where to begin and which one is suited for your needs? It can be a bit confusing trying to pick the right one so we've composed a chart of the Ring security cameras available with features and specifications to help make the research just a bit easier.
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Take a Look at Ring Indoor Cameras
Author: Charlotte LawsonThe Ring cameras specifically designed for the inside of your home is a great addition to enhance your security for protection inside and out. There are two options available, the Indoor Cam and Stick Up Cam. The main difference between Indoor Cam and Stick Up Cam are their placement options and how they receive power.
Indoor Cam is an indoor-only camera that plugs into standard European power sockets for non-stop power.
Stick Up Cam is a versatile camera that goes anywhere, inside or out. It’s weather-resistant and comes in four different power options: Battery, Plug-in, S
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The Google Nest Hub – Features of the Hub 2nd Gen & Hub Max
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeBoth Google Nest’s Hub’s offer some outstanding features that can be incredibly useful for day-to-day life. What exactly can both versions offer? Let’s take a look so you can make the most of using the Nest Hubs and why they can be the centre of your helpful home.
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Featuring the Yale Sync Smart Security Alarms
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeYale are well known for creating high quality security products for homes as well as businesses. Their brand is reputable so when they released their Sync Smart Home Alarm range, we were excited to stock these. It works with Alexa and Google Assistance so you can voice control your alarm system, along with integrate with Philips Hue lighting so you can trigger your lighting as an extra deterrent. Let’s meet the family.
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Keeping your Home Secure this Summer with Ring
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeSummer has arrived, meaning lighter days and enjoying going out to the beach or going on holiday for many. Whilst you enjoy your Summer has home security come across your mind? Security for the home has become a staple to many who may be enjoying weekends away and being able to keep an eye on their home at the same time. Here’s a few key things and products for you to consider to keep your home and possessions safe this Summer.
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Father’s Day Present Guide
Author: Charlotte LawsonWith Father’s Day approaching it can be difficult to figure out what to get your old man. A few bottles of beer can be easy to pick up, but they may not be as thoughtful of a present as you want to give. We have composed a few products that may be an ideal and special gift that your dad will appreciate. We have included a few that are useful for day to day, as well as fun and unique.
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Taking a Look at the ESP Fort Range
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeESP – Elite Security Products have created a range that offers smart security for your home. Featuring stylish designs and a reasonable price, these items are perfect for helping protect your home. Let’s delve into the products and key features each boasts.
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Google Nest’s New Security Devices
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeGoogle Nest as we all know offer a range of smart home and security devices that work in perfect harmony together. There are a few new additions to the security range that have become highly loved. Let’s take a look why.
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2: Features
Author: Charlotte LawsonThe Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is a hardwired doorbell for constant security once installed and is one of their most advanced doorbells yet. It boasts incredibly features to help you see, hear and speak to whoever is at your door. Take a look at some of the features the Pro 2 offers.
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Features of the Ring 2nd Gen Alarm System
Author: Charlotte LawsonRing’s 2nd Generation Alarm Starter Kit is the perfect addition for adding security within your home. Featuring everything you need to get started to help protect your family and home, it is a great piece of equipment to help put your mind at ease when you’re not at home.
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Exploring the Eufy Dual 2K Video Doorbell
Author: Charlotte LawsonThe new Eufy Dual Video Doorbell features two cameras that are perfect for those who are away most of the day, and ideal for parcel detection. It offers a new and unique concept. Let's explore the features of the new 2K video doorbell.
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About Customisable Motion Alerts
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeCustomisable Motion Zones from Ring allows you to define a specific area you want to focus on, whilst ignoring the rest making it perfect if you live on a busy road by reducing ‘false motion alerts’ so you can be notified on what matters.
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Features of the Ring Video Doorbell 3 & 4
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Product of the WeekBoth the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and 4 are popular amongst many for many reasons. When coming to purchase a video doorbell with various versions available it can be hard to find out which one is more suited to your needs and wants. We have composed specifications and features of both the version 3 and version 4 video doorbells to help your decision.
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Black Friday: Our Top Picks
Author: Charlotte LawsonWe have composed a few of our top picks from our Black Friday sale and what features each composes of. Take a read and see if it helps you decide on your new security or smart home favourite.
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Ring Golden Doorbell Competition
Author: Charlotte LawsonWe have an exciting competition partnered with Ring that allows 5 lucky winners to win £600 (RRP) worth of prizes when any Ring video doorbell is ordered. Could you be a lucky winner? Take a read, plus find out which doorbell is best suited for you!
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Smoke Alarm Legislation Changes
Author: Charlotte LawsonThere are some new changes occurring to fire safety law – affecting Scotland only at the moment from February 2022. Read our blog to see what changes will be made and how you can prepare so your home is ready.
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Difference Between the Ring Floodlight Cam Pro & Plus
Author: Charlotte LawsonThe Ring Floodlight Cam has become a staple to many people's home security. Now Ring have brought up two new Floodlight Cam's, including one with advanced features. Take a read at the new features and comparisons of the two.
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Philips Hue - Benefits of a Smart Bulb
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeSmart lighting has become an increasingly popular way to light up your home. With various features and functions you can drastically change the atmosphere and look of your home with a simple change of lighting as well as making control easier and more efficient. The Philips Hue bulbs do just that. Let’s take a look at how smart lighting can change your home and way of living.
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Our Thoughts on the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
Author: Alfie MilesAs the Summer season approaches, and we can see our loved ones again our home has never been more important. The age of wondering whether your home is safe, and sound are long gone with brands like Ring, we can quite literally “always be home”. It has never been a better time to upgrade your home security if you’ll bear with me this blog will explain the features between the original and best-selling Ring Video Doorbell V3 and the new and improved Ring Doorbell Pro 2.
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Introducing Nanoleaf Shapes
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Product of the WeekNanoleaf is a brand that offers unique and create lighting solutions in the form of triangles and hexagons so you can design the perfect lighting for your home, creating the ultimate statement piece.
Let's take a look at some of the exciting features the shapes behold.
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Summer Security – Keeping your Home Secure
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeThis upcoming Summer may not be the typical Summer we’re used to. With limited travel, we’re having to enjoy holidays more so closer by rather than being abroad. It’s not all doom and gloom though as there are some beautiful areas in this country. But have you considered additional security whilst you’re away?
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Winners of Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021
Author: Charlotte LawsonWe were delighted to receive the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021 again for our fantastic and always improving customer service this year. The award is an independent seal of excellence that recognises only the best of the best businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.
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Meet the new Nest Hub
Author: Charlotte LawsonThe Nest Hub 2nd Gen will become a new staple in your smart home life. It is an upgraded version of the Nest Hub with new features and better sound. It is the center of your helpful home, keeps family connected as well as the new features that help you wind down and wake up, which we will go into with more detail further down. Let us delve into why you need the new Nest Hub 2nd Gen.
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Big Energy Saving Winter: Helpful Tips
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Stay cosy and warm with the Nest Learning Thermostat
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeWith being indoors more due to lockdown make sure your home is cosy and warm this Winter. That is exactly what the Nest Learning Thermostat can guarantee. We have noted our favourite features of the thermostat and how it can help your home become even more helpful and smart.
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A little help from Google this Christmas
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeWe could all do with a little help at Christmas. When it comes to the timings of cooking the dinner, and general organising for the run up to Christmas, Google Nest products can help. See our guide of great and useful commands you can use with your helpful voice assistant.
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Guide to Colour Temperatures and Lumens
Author: Charlotte LawsonHave you ever wondered what 3000K colour temperature means when you buy an LED bulb? Here we explain colour temperatures and lumens and which each one means, so next time you purchase a light bulb you know exactly what specifications they mean.
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Smart Home Gift Guide 2020
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeWith the festive season nearing we thought it would be good to compose a smart home gift guide to help give you ideas on what presents to buy this year. Now more than ever we have realised how important it is to stay connected with loved ones, so we have kept that in consideration when carefully deciding which gifts would be appreciated.
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Guide to BG Nexus Weatherproof Ranges
Author: Charlotte LawsonBG Nexus is a reliable brand that offers high quality electrical wiring equipment. We've touched up on the indoor sockets and switches they provide, now here's one on their Weatherproof ranges.
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Product of the Week: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Product of the WeekOur Product of the Week is the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight. Help illuminate your garden whilst adding a layer of security, perfect for those dark nights we're experiencing this season.
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Keeping your Home Warm this Winter with Tado
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Product of the WeekKeeping your home warm especially with the cold nights is incredibly important. Tado helps you save energy as well as keeping your family and home cosy.
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Creating a Spooktacular Halloween at Home with the help of Google Nest
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeHalloween is going to be rather different this year with what's going on with lockdowns and the limited chance to go and do some trick or treating with the family safely. So why not create a spooktacular Halloween at home with your Google Nest products. We have some tips to help you transform your home to the perfect haunted house.
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Meet the New Addition to Google Nest: Nest Audio
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeThere is a latest addition to the Google Nest family. Meet Nest Audio, the new and exciting speaker that features crisp vocals and powerful bass.
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Keep your van and tools safe with Google Nest
Author: Charlotte LawsonKeeping your tools safe can be tricky, but in light of National Home Security Month, we thought we would touch base on how you can help keep your van and tools safe, and the perfect products to help do so.
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Introducing… the new Chromecast with Google TV
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeIntroducing an exicitng new addition to the Chromecast family. Mett the new Chromecast with Google TV. Perfect for film and television series lovers, enjoy all of your favourite content and suggestions all in one place. Take a read at all of it's great features.
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National LED Light Day
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: ProductsIt's National LED Light Day (7th October). We take a look at the history of LED lighting and how far it has come, and a few of our favourite LED lighting solutions.
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Introduction to LED Strip Lighting
Author: Charlotte LawsonLED Strip Lighting is incredibly versatile and allows you to be creative with your home lighting. Take a quick read at why you should incorporate some colourful and unique LED lighting in your home if you fancy a lighting upgrade or simply to modernise.
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National Home Security Month: Always be in the know with Google Nest
Author: Charlotte LawsonOctober is National Home Security Month. Home security is incredibly important to help keep your home and family protected, and the most popular device to keep your home safe is a security camera, which Google Nest have a whole family of.
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Ways to Upgrade your Home with BG Nexus
Author: Charlotte LawsonUpgrade the look of your home with BG Nexus. The Nexus Metal range features sockets and switches that instantly adds a unique touch to your home without breaking the bank.
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It’s Gas Safety Week!
Author: Charlotte LawsonGas Safety Week (14th-20th September) is a week to help guide people on how to check gas appliances and making sure your home is as safe as it can be, and is coordinated by the Gas Safety Register. Check our guide on how to help keep yourself and loved ones away from any potential risk.
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Save Energy with Nest Learning Thermostat This Winter
Author: Charlotte LawsonWith the cold months approaching popping the heating on will soon be a day to day thing. How can you be energy efficient and economically friendly whilst heating your home? One of our most popular products, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat is here to help!
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Turn Your Existing Appliances Smart
Author: Charlotte LawsonWanting your appliances to work smarter without investing in new appliances? Timeguard is a great option for timing heating and lighting without the need to change your appliances, making it more cost friendly.
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Product of the Week: Phoebe LED Colour Changing Downlight
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Product of the WeekTuneable and dimmable. The Phoebe LED Spectrum Downlight bursts with great features to create the perfect ambience, whatever the occasion. See why this is one of our customer's most loved products and discover the endless lighting options you can create for your home.
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"Hey Google, open Netflix" now available on Nest Hub
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeGoogle Nest have brought some brand new great features to their Hub and Hub Max. With the first display device to include Netflix and video call capability for up to 100 people, why not read what makes the Hub and Hub Max even greater!
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More About Us as a Company
Author: Charlotte LawsonWho are we? Take a look to find out more about who we are, our story and background.
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Handy Tips for Security Against Cyber Attacks
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Home & ElectricalIt can be easy to forget that you need to protect yourself from cyber attacks - from scams to device hacking, it is important to protect your families devices. We've composed a guide on how to help keep protected and safe from those pesky cyber thieves.
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Upgrading Air Flow in Your Bathroom
Author: Charlotte LawsonImproving your air quality in your bathroom can be tricky if you're unsure on where to begin. Read more to find out our tips on how to help without getting the professionals in.
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Best Smoke Detectors of 2020
Author: Charlotte LawsonSmoke, CO and heat alarms are all important necessities for your home. With upgraded technology there are plenty of options to choose from now, and we've composed a few of our favourites to help if you're stuck on which one to get.
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Keeping Entertained During Lockdown
Author: Charlotte LawsonNeeding ideas to keep your family entertained during the last of (hopefully) lockdown? Take some inspiration from our guide, without having to break the bank.
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Cost Efficient Ways to Save Energy Usage
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeHere we've composed a list of how to help you save energy usage, along with saving those extra pennies! Be good to the environment, and your wallet.
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Benefits of a Fitness Tracker
Author: Charlotte LawsonYou've started training. You've bought those dumbells or that workout gear. But what are you missing? We look into the benefits of using a fitness tracker vs a fitness smart watch.
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Electric Car Chargers: Our Top Rated
Author: Charlotte LawsonElectric cars are steadibly but surely increasing in popularity, but there's still some uncertainty as to charging it and how costly it can be. We've rated our top favourite electric car chargers to suit all budgets and requirements, including handheld chargers.
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Geofencing – What Is It and Why Is It Useful?
Author: Charlotte LawsonWhat is geofencing? It's commonly used in descriptions of smart home products, and means virtual georgraphic boundary using GPS or RFID. Still confused? Let us explain further.
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Child Friendly Smart Products for Your Home
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeSmart home products are becoming more and more of an assistant to help with life at home. But can they help with the protection of your children? Absolutely. Read more to find out why.
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Google Assistant – Unmasking the Capabilities
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeGoogle has a high reputation for great quality products, with each having a different purpose and a new unique concept. But what else can Google Assistant help you achieve?
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Smart Locks: Are They Worth It?
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeAre you considering upgrading to a smart lock? They can be a costly investment, but they can be worth it to make you and your family feel safer, with notifications of who has entered your home, and giving out guest keys to family. We take a look to help you decide if they're worth it.
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Present Guide for Tech Lovers
Author: Charlotte LawsonDo you have a friend or relative who love their tech? With so much technology around it's hard to know what they might appreciate. We're here to help!
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Choosing the Right Smart Speaker
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeThere are plenty of smart speakers out there. But which smart speaker is right for you? Here we have composed the features of many smart speakers, whatever your budget so you can find the right one to fit in with your home.
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Benefits of Using a Smart Plug: And Our Favourites
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeSmart plugs are becoming more and more popular. Not only do they help reduce energy but they can be controlled from anywhere! Take a look at our favourites and why we love them.
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Introducing the New Ring Alarm System: Whole House Security
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeYou may of heard of Ring Doorbells but have you heard of the Ring Alarm System, the ultimate whole house security system?
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LED Bulbs: Why You Should Replace Your Bulbs with LEDs?
Author: Charlotte LawsonWhat makes LED bulbs better than halogen or filament? Our guide delves into facts of LED bulbs that will make you realise what you've been missing out on.
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Product of the Week: Cololight LED Smart Panels
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Product of the WeekExpect vibrant, unlimited lighting to cater for all occasions. Build your own lighting masterpiece with Cololight LED Panels.
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Electrical Safety Within the Home
Author: Charlotte LawsonElectrical safety within the home is incredibly important, and can easily be forgotten about. Here are some things to remember and check to ensure your family stay as safe as they can be within your home, from any electrical issues.
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Difference Between Nest Aware and Ring Protect?
Author: Charlotte LawsonUnsure on which product to go for? Ring or Nest? We look into the differences of Nest Aware and Ring Protect to help you decide which product is best suited for you.
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Building a Smart Home: Laying the Foundations
Author: Charlotte LawsonCategories: Smart HomeSmart home products are incredibly popular. Not only do they help with every day life but they just add a modern touch to your home. If you're a beginner and wanting an update take a look to find out how you can start with your new smart home.