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Tado Smart Thermostat Review

10/11/2020 Simon Handby

Tado’s Smart Thermostat may not be the market leader, but it’s part of a comprehensive range of heating controls. We test whether it’s worth your cash, and whether it will save you money in the long run. […]

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What do I do with an old low-energy light bulb?

09/11/2020 Make a Smart Home

Smart bulbs are great, but we don’t recommend replacing low-energy bulbs unless you have to. If you’ve got ‘dumb’ bulbs to get rid of, here’s where to send them. […]

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Tado Smart Radiator Thermostat Review

08/11/2020 Simon Handby

Tado’s Smart Radiator Thermostat lets you add smart control down to individual radiators. Is it a worthy upgrade, or a waste of time? […]

Contents of a Philips Hue starter kit
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Do I need a starter kit?

07/11/2020 Make a Smart Home

A starter kit or internet bridge pushes up the cost of the smart ecosystems that use them. So can you get away without buying one? […]

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TP-Link Kasa KL50 review

06/11/2020 Simon Handby

TP-Link’s Kasa KL50 is a dimmable white smart bulb. With a clear globe and a stylish filament it’s a good match for feature fittings – but is it a good smart bulb? […]

Tado screenshot excerpt, showing geolocation map
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How do I configure Tado away mode?

05/11/2020 Make a Smart Home

To get the most from a Tado smart heating system, you need to configure it to know when you’re out. Here’s how. […]

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Tado Extension Kit Review

04/11/2020 Simon Handby

Tado’s Extension Kit extends Tado’s smart heating system to your gas hot water. That opens up lots more possibilities to save money, while ensuring you’re never short of a warm bath. […]

Reviews

  • Tado Smart Thermostat Review

    10/11/2020
    Tado’s Smart Thermostat may not be the market leader, but it’s part of a comprehensive range of heating controls. We test whether it’s worth your cash, and whether it will save you money in the long run. […]
  • Tado Smart Radiator Thermostat Review

    08/11/2020
    Tado’s Smart Radiator Thermostat lets you add smart control down to individual radiators. Is it a worthy upgrade, or a waste of time? […]
  • TP-Link Kasa KL50 review

    06/11/2020
    TP-Link’s Kasa KL50 is a dimmable white smart bulb. With a clear globe and a stylish filament it’s a good match for feature fittings – but is it a good smart bulb? […]
  • Tado Extension Kit Review

    04/11/2020
    Tado’s Extension Kit extends Tado’s smart heating system to your gas hot water. That opens up lots more possibilities to save money, while ensuring you’re never short of a warm bath. […]

Help

  • What do I do with an old low-energy light bulb?

    09/11/2020
    Smart bulbs are great, but we don’t recommend replacing low-energy bulbs unless you have to. If you’ve got ‘dumb’ bulbs to get rid of, here’s where to send them. […]
  • Contents of a Philips Hue starter kit

    Do I need a starter kit?

    07/11/2020
    A starter kit or internet bridge pushes up the cost of the smart ecosystems that use them. So can you get away without buying one? […]
  • Tado screenshot excerpt, showing geolocation map

    How do I configure Tado away mode?

    05/11/2020
    To get the most from a Tado smart heating system, you need to configure it to know when you’re out. Here’s how. […]
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