The Shelly EM (Gen1) is a compact, Wi-Fi-enabled power metering device designed to provide real-time monitoring of electricity consumption or solar energy production. It is a popular choice for both smart home enthusiasts and those looking to optimise energy efficiency without requiring a centralised hub. I have been using my Shelly EM for a few…
From “Device Offline” to 99.9% Smart Home Uptime Smart device connection failure. We’ve all been there: You ask your smart assistant to turn off the lights, only to be met with a spinning blue ring and a polite, “I’m sorry, I’m having trouble connecting to the internet.” Smart home technology is supposed to be effortless,…
Wired vs Wireless. With the arrival of Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and now Wi-Fi 7, the marketing departments of router companies want you to believe that cables are a thing of the past. They promise “fibre-like speeds” without the wires. But if you are building a serious smart home, a home office, or a Smart Shed…
PoE vs Wi-Fi Cameras. If you are planning to install security cameras for your home or garden office, you face one major decision: Should you go with PoE (Wired) or Wi-Fi (Wireless)? With brands like Reolink, Ring, and Arlo flooding the market, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options. While Wi-Fi cameras are popular…