The end of another year and a chance to look back at what you found a lot of interesting on Automated home over the last 12 months.
Top 20
2017 brought with it the first anniversary for both our Solar variety and Electric car along with the cold hard figures to back up the dream. Renewables and EVs are the future and I would encourage you all to consider these technologies for 2018.
Kicking off our top 20 is an inexpensive PIR light bulb that was one of your a lot of purchased items this year (check out the top 5 at the bottom of this post). It’s been one of the most inexpensive, but best little upgrades the Automated home has had.
Loxone is one of our much-loved smart home systems, and that’s not because they are our title sponsor. The system gets a lot more attractive annually that passes. You seem to think so too, giving them 3 entries in the top 20. At #19 Loxone’s new LED light range that supports their innovate Tree technology got you ecstatic and at #17 their top 10 smart home ideas verified popular too. and at #11 Loxone Tree appeared again with the Nano DI switch range.
Our AmpliFi review made it to #16, with this easy to configuration whole house mesh Wi-Fi system. another of our much-loved purchases this year was the #15 entry, the WD My Passport Wireless Pro. It supplied superb service on our holidays, supplying all our media whilst paying for itself by sharing out a scarily expensive Wi-Fi account on board a big ship to all our families devices.
Qubino’s tiny Z-Wave plus RGBW dimmer made to #13 and renewables hit the top 10 with the dazzling Tesla Powerwall 2 post from Mikes gear at #08.
At #14 our smart home incompatibility frustration boiled to the surface once again this year. Z-Wave were magnanimous enough to reply and their interesting post made it all the way to #07.
You still love a smart home hack as verified by the amazingly inexpensive and popular Sonoff WiFi smart switch at #05. The new Vemmio Z-Wave plus system arriving in the UK just missed out on the top 3.
Your a lot of read post last year was our review of the sky Q system. regrettably the box didn’t even last 12 months though so it made it to the top 3 this year for very different reasons!
Part 1 of mark Boyle’s great review series on the new Wiser smart home heating control system from Drayton made it to #02 despite only being posted in the last quarter.
But your primary a lot of popular post for 2017 was the brand new Homey smart home Hub. It certainly caught your imagination with its excellent list of onboard hardware including Z-Wave, ZigBee, WiFi, BLE, IR, 433 & 868 MHz.
Here’s your top 20 in full. lots of thanks again to all the devoted readers, contributors and brands that have supported us over the last 12 months. delighted new Year to you all.
M.
20. beneficial gadget of the Week: inexpensive PIR LED Bulb Airing Cupboard Upgrade
19. Loxone announce range of new LED lighting plus 24V Dimmer with Tree Technology
18. EZVIZ is new UK Smarthome System from Hikvision
17. Video: Loxone’s top 10 ideas For a Self build smart Home
16. AmpliFi Brings fast friendly app managed whole house mesh WiFi
15. WD My Passport Wireless pro is 4TB traveling Plex Server + cam Backup
14. Z-Wave Controller Compatibility Frustrations grow as dealer Vents
13. Qubino’s tiny Z-Wave plus RGBW smart home Dimmer
12. Video: dazzling control is cool new smart home Touchscreen wall mount Controller
11. Loxone Nano DI Tree Brings switch freedom to Your smart Home
10. Video: Ikea Introduces new TRÅDFRI ZigBee Based smart home lighting Range
09. Yeti integrates control of Your smart home in a single App
08. Tesla Powerwall 2 domestic Solar Battery Installation – photos & Details
07. ideal to Reply: Z-Wave Responds to Controller Compatibility Controversy
06. new Yale Conexis L1 smart Door Lock
05. Video: Sonoff WiFi smart switch for Alexa, MQTT & Nest control for Under £10
04. new Vemmio Z-Wave plus System Enters UK smart home Market
03. tech Frustration: sky Q Nuked inside 12 Months
02. Drayton Wiser smart Heating Controls review part 1 – step by step Installation
01. UK launch for Homey smart home Hub With Z-Wave, ZigBee, WiFi, BLE, IR, 433 & 868 MHz
BONUS: top 5 a lot of purchased Items
As ever thank you all for getting through our Amazon affiliate store. It’s an easy and complimentary way for you to support the site and we really appreciate it. here are the top 5 a lot of gotten items through our links for 2017.
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WSPLO Wireless Headphones, SoundBuds identify In-Ear Bluetooth Earbuds, smart Magnetic Headphones with aptX Technology, CVC 6.0 noise Cancellation, 6 hour Playtime — Bluetooth 4.1 Headset with Mic
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eqiva 142461A0 Bluetooth smart Radiator Thermostat UK
Radiator thermostat with Bluetooth smart for guideline of room temperature according to the personal needs
Intuitive operation thanks to the complimentary Apple (from iOS 8.3) and Android (from version 4.4) app. Can also be operated without a smartphone
Thanks to the individual configuration of the week program, any kind of temperature profile with up to 7 switching intervals can be defined
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47,945 Reviews
Amazon Echo dot (2nd Gen) – smart speaker with Alexa – Black
Amazon Echo dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, supply information, read the news, set alarms and more
Connects to speakers or headphones through Bluetooth or 3.5 mm stereo cord to play music from Amazon Music, Spotify and TuneIn. Play music concurrently across multiple Echo devices and speakers connected by means of cord with multi-room music (Available for Amazon music and TuneIn. Bluetooth not supported)
Call or message any individual hands-free who also has an Echo device or the Alexa App. Also, swiftly connect to other Echo devices in your home using just your voice
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459 Reviews
5w B22 LED motion Sensor lights indoor – Automatic smart motion Sensor PIR Light bulb with movement triggered sensitive sensors – ideal closet / For stairs Sensor lights inside your home Bulbs 3000k Bayonet – warm White 5w – 50w equivalent MSC (B22 warm 1)
advanced indoor motion Sensor Lights; advanced PIR Technology
B22 smart motion Sensor Bayonet LED Bulb 5 Watt equivalent to 50 Watt Incandescent bulbs
1 Year MSC guarantee – 30,000 hour Lifespan / up to 15 years –
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1,423 Reviews
ring 88RG000FC01 Wi-Fi enabled video Doorbell – Satin Nickel
See and speak with visitors using your smartphone or tablet, whether you’re upstairs or across town
Not everyone rings the doorbell, so we’ve included motion sensors to alert you of activity at your home
Dual powered: Power your device using the built-in rechargeable battery, or power the device using your existing doorbell wiring
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Last update on 2021-10-04 / affiliate links / images from Amazon product advertising API