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31JulDifferences Between Ring Security Cameras
Categories: 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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22JulTake a Look at Ring Indoor Cameras
The 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
Categories: 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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30JunFeaturing the Yale Sync Smart Security Alarms
Categories: 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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16JunKeeping your Home Secure this Summer with Ring
Categories: 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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11JunFather’s Day Present Guide
With 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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28MayTaking a Look at the ESP Fort Range
Categories: 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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27MayGoogle Nest’s New Security Devices
Categories: 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
The 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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09AprFeatures of the Ring 2nd Gen Alarm System
Ring’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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21MarExploring the Eufy Dual 2K Video Doorbell
The 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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11MarAbout Customisable Motion Alerts
Categories: 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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15FebFeatures of the Ring Video Doorbell 3 & 4
Categories: 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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24NovBlack Friday: Our Top Picks
We 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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01NovRing Golden Doorbell Competition
We 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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20AugSmoke Alarm Legislation Changes
There 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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02AugDifference Between the Ring Floodlight Cam Pro & Plus
The 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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15JulPhilips Hue - Benefits of a Smart Bulb
Categories: 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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14JunOur Thoughts on the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
As 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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17MayIntroducing Nanoleaf Shapes
Categories: 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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30AprSummer Security – Keeping your Home Secure
Categories: 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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16AprWinners of Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021
We 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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29MarMeet the new Nest Hub
The 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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19JanBig Energy Saving Winter: Helpful Tips
Big Energy Saving Winter is a campaign to help you cut your energy bills and offers advice on how to keep your home warm this Winter and help save money in the process. Read more for some helpful tips on how you can save energy as well as some pennies this Winter. -
10JanStay cosy and warm with the Nest Learning Thermostat
Categories: 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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14DecA little help from Google this Christmas
Categories: 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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10DecGuide to Colour Temperatures and Lumens
Have 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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23NovSmart Home Gift Guide 2020
Categories: 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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17NovGuide to BG Nexus Weatherproof Ranges
BG 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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12NovProduct of the Week: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
Categories: 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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01NovKeeping your Home Warm this Winter with Tado
Categories: 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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24OctCreating a Spooktacular Halloween at Home with the help of Google Nest
Categories: 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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14OctMeet the New Addition to Google Nest: Nest Audio
Categories: 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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09OctKeep your van and tools safe with Google Nest
Keeping 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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08OctIntroducing… the new Chromecast with Google TV
Categories: 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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07OctNational LED Light Day
Categories: 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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02OctIntroduction to LED Strip Lighting
LED 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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01OctNational Home Security Month: Always be in the know with Google Nest
October 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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20SepWays to Upgrade your Home with BG Nexus
Upgrade 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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14SepIt’s Gas Safety Week!
Gas 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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03SepSave Energy with Nest Learning Thermostat This Winter
With 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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24AugTurn Your Existing Appliances Smart
Wanting 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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17AugProduct of the Week: Phoebe LED Colour Changing Downlight
Categories: 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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07Aug"Hey Google, open Netflix" now available on Nest Hub
Categories: 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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01AugMore About Us as a Company
Who are we? Take a look to find out more about who we are, our story and background.
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20JulHandy Tips for Security Against Cyber Attacks
Categories: 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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09JulUpgrading Air Flow in Your Bathroom
Improving 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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21JunBest Smoke Detectors of 2020
Smoke, 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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18JunKeeping Entertained During Lockdown
Needing 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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18JunCost Efficient Ways to Save Energy Usage
Categories: 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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10JunBenefits of a Fitness Tracker
You'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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09JunElectric Car Chargers: Our Top Rated
Electric 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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09JunGeofencing – What Is It and Why Is It Useful?
What 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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09JunChild Friendly Smart Products for Your Home
Categories: 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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09JunGoogle Assistant – Unmasking the Capabilities
Categories: 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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09JunSmart Locks: Are They Worth It?
Categories: 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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09Jun
Present Guide for Tech Lovers
Do 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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09JunChoosing the Right Smart Speaker
Categories: 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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09JunBenefits of Using a Smart Plug: And Our Favourites
Categories: 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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09JunIntroducing the New Ring Alarm System: Whole House Security
Categories: 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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09JunLED Bulbs: Why You Should Replace Your Bulbs with LEDs?
What 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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09JunProduct of the Week: Cololight LED Smart Panels
Categories: 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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15FebElectrical Safety Within the Home
Electrical 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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15FebDifference Between Nest Aware and Ring Protect?
Unsure 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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15FebBuilding a Smart Home: Laying the Foundations
Categories: 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.
