Apple's Siri AI home hub, new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are reportedly months away. Before you wait for Cupertino to "solve" your smart home, here's a professional integrator's honest take on what Apple's new hardware will do brilliantly — and the automation infrastructure it can't replace.
The best time to plan your smart home is before the concrete is poured — not because you need to decide every detail upfront, but because the infrastructure that makes...
Whether you're planning a new build in the Hills District, retrofitting a 1990s home in Cronulla, or fitting out a city apartment in Pyrmont, this list covers 78 specific home...
The pitch for DIY smart home is compelling: buy a few smart bulbs, a Google Nest thermostat, a cheap security camera, spend a weekend on YouTube, and you have a...
Sydney is one of the most active smart home markets in Australia — driven by a combination of premium property values, new build activity, and homeowners who expect their technology...
One of the first questions that comes up when planning a smart home — especially in a new build or major renovation — is whether to go wired or wireless....
If you have been researching premium lighting control for a new build or major renovation, you have likely come across the term DALI. It is not a brand name —...
Most smart home websites dodge this question. They'll say "it depends on your home size and requirements" — which is technically true but completely useless if you're trying to understand...
If you've been researching smart homes in Australia, you've almost certainly come across the name Control4. It appears on installers' websites, in premium home design magazines, and in the specifications...
