Smart Home Gear

13/05/2023

Looking for a HomeKit fan in Australia? I think I've found a solution

Unfortunately there aren't a lot of options if you want to add a HomeKit Ceiling Fan to your smart home. In this post I'm going to break down the various

11/05/2023

The Aqara G4 doorbell is now available in Australia:

The Aqara G4 Video Doorbell has recently launched in Australia. It is one of the only HomeKit compatible video doorbells currently on the market. I tested out

11/05/2023

Looking to add smart lights to your homekit powered smart home? These are the best options

I've been testing out a number of different Homekit Smart Bulbs that are currently available in Australia and fit our light sockets.

09/03/2023

I tested out a number of popular smart locks available in Australia.... these are the best ones:

I think a Smart Lock is one of the most useful additions you can make to your home. With a smart lock installed you don't need to worry about carrying keys

09/03/2023

The Philips Hue Starter Kit + Button is now on sale for just $220. This is lower than what JBHiFi Sells the starter kit for and they don't include the Hue Button!

More info here: https://amzn.to/3Yzhgxr

10/02/2023

Ever wanted to make your existing remote control appliances "Smart"?

The Broadlink RM4 connects allows you control your existing remote controlled devices with your phone or voice assistant

The Broadlink RM4 Pro allows you to control remote controlled appliances using your phone or a voice assistant like Alexa. The Broadlink RM4 Pro is an IR

08/02/2023

Did you know you can turn your existing downlights into Smart Lights by installing a smart switch.

These are the best HomeKit smart switches I've tested. They'll also work with other smart home platforms like Google Home and Alexa.

I tested a number of HomeKit light switches that are available in Australia and found out which ones are worth buying.

03/02/2023

You can buy Grid Connect Smart Home Products from Bunnings. But I think they have a couple of major flaws. Here's my guide:

Grid Connect is an Australia smart home standard. Grid connect devices work with the Grid Connect App allowing you to control multiple devices at once and

03/02/2023

Eufy Cameras are one of the few smart camera brands that don't require an ongoing subscription. But are they worth getting?

The Eufy Cameras are some of the most popular smart cameras and smart doorbells. And the Eufy range of smart cameras are available for sale in Australia. I

09/01/2023

Did you know you can control your split system air conditioner from your phone?

A Smart Air Conditioner Controller will let you control and automate your air conditioning unit using your phone or voice assistant. These devices are similar

09/01/2023

https://smarthomegear.com.au/best-video-doorbell-cameras-australia/

I've been testing out the best video doorbells currently available in Australia. The main contenders are the Eufy Range, The Ring and The Google Nest. I

15/11/2022

The Best Smart Christmas Lights in Australia

With Smart Christmas Lights, you can use your phone to control the lights as well as setup routines to automate the lights.

24/10/2022

Wondering if you can get the Level Lock Plus in Australia?

The Level Lock Plus is a new HomeKit compatible smart lock that also works with Apple Home Key. It has just recently launched in Apple Stores. Here's the

29/09/2022

Thinking about adding LIFX or Hue bulbs to your home?

LIFX and Philips Hue are two popular, high end smart lighting brands available in Australia. But which is better? I decided to test LIFX vs Hue bulbs to see

26/09/2022

https://smarthomegear.com.au/the-best-homekit-smart-plugs-in-australia/

The choice of HomeKit Smart Plugs in Australia has been quite limited but thankfully more and more are becoming available. While the range 2022 is not huge,

13/09/2022

Is it worth getting a Ring Camera in Australia?

Ring sells video doorbells as well as outdoor and indoor security cameras. In this post I'm going to explore the pros and cons of getting a Ring Camera.

25/08/2022

https://smarthomegear.com.au/smart-home-gift-ideas-for-fathers-day/

If you're looking for a Fathers Day gift for your gadget obsessed dad, then look no further than our ultimate list of Smart Home Gift Ideas.

12/08/2022

I tried out the Powerview Smart Blinds from Luxaflex https://smarthomegear.com.au/luxaflex-powerview-review/

I upgraded one of my regular blinds with a Luxaflex Powerview smart blind. It's one of the few Homekit compatible smart blinds available in Australia. If

11/08/2022

Upgrade your existing downlights to smart lights... https://smarthomegear.com.au/the-best-smart-gu10-bulbs-australia/

I tested a bunch of Smart GU10 bulbs that are available in Australia. These are the longest lasting and highest quality smart bulbs you can buy

26/07/2022

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is now available in Australia! This smart vacuum can empty it's dust bin and dirty mop water and fully clean itself.

https://smarthomegear.com.au/is-it-worth-getting-the-roborock-s7-maxv/

I love my Roborock robot vacuum. I think it's currently the best robot vacuum that you can currently buy in Australia. Roborock has recently launched the

26/07/2022

Don't pay for a Ring Subscription! Get a video doorbell that works without the monthly fees: https://smarthomegear.com.au/video-doorbell-without-subscriptions/

Smart Video Doorbells are a super useful addition to any home. But many smart video doorbells won't work without expensive monthly subscriptions. For example

12/07/2022

Is it worth Installing a smart light switch? https://smarthomegear.com.au/is-it-worth-installing-a-smart-light-switch/

11/07/2022

The Mirabella Star Projector got a lot of hype....but is it really the best option? https://smarthomegear.com.au/mirabella-genio-star-projector-worth-it/

The Mirabella Genio Star projector turns your room into a Galaxy. It's a popular star projector that's available in Australia from Kmart. But is it worth

07/07/2022

The range of smart outdoor lights available in Australia is slowly getting better. Here are some of the best options: https://smarthomegear.com.au/outdoor-smart-lights-australia/

I tested a number of different Outdoor Smart Lights that are available in Australia. There isn't a huge range of smart outdoor lights available in Australia,

05/07/2022

Did you know you can watch Freeview TV using an Apple TV? Here's how: https://smarthomegear.com.au/freeview-on-apple-tv-australia/

Are you looking to watch Freeview on Apple TV in Australia? The good news is you can watch both live and on demand freeview content using an Apple TV. Here is