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LinkDesk room Locator: next Gen Bluetooth motion Detector

Today, LinkDesk have released their new ‘Room Locator’ in the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. Room Locator is a small battery powered wireless Bluetooth device for Apple iphone and iPad that triggers smart home devices when a room is entered or left. Unlike previous indoor location systems such as Apple iBeacon or Google Eddystone, LinkDesk goes one …

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What’s the Future for SmartThings in the UK?

aside from purchasing direct from Samsung, the SmartThings system has been solely offered from Currys in the UK. Stock availability has been frustratingly poor at times, particularly during special offer periods and in spite of promises from ST personnel on their forums, nothing much has changed. Today that special offer ends as SmartThings becomes availabe from Amazon UK. However, many …

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Case Study: Going Off Grid for £2,000 with 2nd Hand Solar Panels

Fridge, lights, TV, computers? YES. Kettle, toaster, hairdryer, washing machine, dishwasher NO. These were the parameters for a minimalist off grid PV system for a friend’s pod. low power but low price. Tempted by an ad for some second hand panels from Canada we were soon knocking on the door of Bimble Solar near Brighton. …

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Photo Gallery: summertime Hostess gift guide

surprise your hostess with a unique gift. Keep this smooth brass accessory on hand in the kitchen. Prolific brass casting business Futagami worked together with designer Masanori Oji to produce this collection of bottle openers. type satisfies function in their elegant design, offered in a crescent, frame or eclipse shape. See more hostess gift concepts …

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AutoHome Rewards: Meross smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Openers to give Away + discount Code

thanks to the people at Meross we have 2 of their WiFi smart Garage Door Openers to giveaway. These kits work with nearly all garage door openers (check their web site for compatibility) and can also integrate with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and IFTTT. Open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone …