Smart home technology is making rapid gains in Australia. Due to the smaller market size, Australia is historically slightly behind the USA and Europe in getting the latest technology. But Australians are making up for this in rapid uptake and adoption of automated home devices. These smart home statistics for Australia help shed some light … Read more
There’s no doubt about it: a WiFi garage door opener is one of the most convenient additions to an automated home. But a smart garage door opener also has drawbacks. This article on WiFi garage opener pros and cons examines the advantages and disadvantages of installing a smart garage door. WiFi Garage Door Opener Pros … Read more
Do smart plugs use electricity when turned off? The short answer is yes. And the reason for that is that even when your appliance is turned off, the smart plug has to stay connected to your WiFi network (that’s because it needs to know when to turn the appliance on again). But the amount of … Read more
Can you plug a smart plug into a power strip? Yes, smart plugs can be safely plugged into a power strip as long as the electrical devices that you plug in do not exceed the wattage of the power strip. Can You Plug A Smart Plug Into A Power Strip? Is it safe to plug smart plugs into … Read more
Can you set timers on smart plugs? Yes, you can! Smart plugs themselves do not have timers built into them. But when you link a smart plug to a smart home app like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, you can turn your smart plug into a timer. Let’s see how to set timers on smart … Read more