Straightforward advice from Tom, our licensed electrician and smart home specialist. Whether you’re comparing security cameras, fixing patchy Wi-Fi, planning a smart home or making your outdoor area usable in winter, these guides explain your options in plain English, with no sales pitch.
Smart homes and automation
Shelly, voice control, schedules and making your home easier to run. Read the guides
Security cameras
Choosing and placing cameras, night vision, and keeping your home safe year-round. Read the guides
Wi-Fi and networking
Fixing dead spots, UniFi networks and managing the kids’ screen time. Read the guides
Outdoor living
Outdoor heating, lighting and automation for alfresco areas that work in winter. Read the guides
Lighting
LED upgrades, feature pendants and lighting that adds value to your home. Read the guides
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The Ultimate Guide to Shelly Home Automation
What Shelly is, what it can control, and why it’s our go-to for smart homes in Melbourne.
How UniFi Helps Parents Manage Screen Time
Pause devices, set bedtimes and take back control of the home Wi-Fi from your phone.
Why Security Cameras Matter More in Winter
Longer nights, darker afternoons and how the right cameras and lighting keep your home safer.
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