Home Automation
Ding Smart Doorbell Hits Kickstarter

Ding Smart Doorbell Hits Kickstarter

Earlier in the year I interviewed Avril at The Gadget Show as part of the British Inventors’ Project. She was showing off Ding, a prototype smart doorbell, and I’m pleased to say that Ding is now live on Kickstarter. Way…

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Andrew
Home Automation, review, wifi
LIFX Color 1000 Smart Bulb Review

LIFX Color 1000 Smart Bulb Review

If you are looking for a last minute Fathers’ Day present then an LIFX smart bulb might be just the thing. Getting into smart lighting can be expensive as there’s often an additional wireless hub to control the lights but…

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Andrew
Home Automation, Security
Devolo Updates Home Control

Devolo Updates Home Control

Last night Devolo pushed out a major update to its Home Control platform, providing additional functionality in four new areas. The update occurred painlessly on my system and while I wasn’t able to fully explore the new features, I’ve managed…

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Andrew
Home Automation, review, Security
Devolo Home Control Hands-On Review

Devolo Home Control Hands-On Review

Over the past month, I’ve been using Devolo’s smart home system, Home Control. Regular readers of GNC will have seen the previous articles on the unboxing and a more detailed look at the hardware. In the last of the series,…

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Andrew