Product tutorials
How-to guides for every product we recommend
Short, practical walkthroughs covering setup, everyday use and the energy-saving habits that make each device worth owning.
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How to swap incandescent bulbs for LEDs the right way
Match brightness and colour properly so the swap feels like an upgrade rather than a compromise.
Beginner20 minRead guideSetting up smart LED bulbs and schedules that actually stick
Get bulbs onto Wi-Fi, group them by room and build the two or three schedules that do most of the work.
Beginner25 minRead guideInstalling a smart dimmer switch safely
What to check before you buy, how to fit it, and how to avoid the flicker that plagues LED dimming.
Intermediate45 minRead guideSmart thermostat setup and the schedule that saves most
Install, verify compatibility, and configure setbacks around when the house is genuinely occupied.
Intermediate60 minRead guideUsing a DC ceiling fan to run your AC less
Correct rotation direction, the right speed, and how to pair a fan with a thermostat setback.
Beginner15 minRead guideGetting a digital family calendar working in a week
Mount it where people actually look, sync the right calendars, and keep it from becoming wallpaper.
Beginner30 minRead guideFinding phantom loads with an energy-monitoring smart plug
Measure what each device really draws, then schedule the ones that waste power doing nothing.
Beginner20 minRead guideReading a whole-home energy monitor like a pro
What gets installed, how to label circuits, and how to turn the dashboard into actual decisions.
Intermediate40 minRead guideSetting up an interactive smart board in a home office
Mounting, source connections and the power habits that keep a large display from becoming an always-on load.
Intermediate60 minRead guideFitting and tuning an occupancy sensor switch
Where these pay off, occupancy versus vacancy mode, and how to stop the lights dying while you stand still.
Intermediate40 minRead guideKilling standby power with a smart power strip
Separate always-on gear from switchable gear, then remove a whole cluster's standby draw on a schedule.
Beginner25 minRead guideHow to choose an efficient appliance at replacement time
Read the energy label properly, compare running cost over the appliance's life, and check for rebates first.
Beginner30 minRead guideInstalling a large ceiling fan in a great room or patio
Downrod length, blade clearance and outdoor ratings — the three things people get wrong with big fans.
Intermediate90 minRead guidePlanning outdoor smart lighting that isn't on all night
Lay out a low-voltage run, size the transformer, and set dusk-to-dawn and motion control correctly.
Intermediate90 minRead guidePortable power station basics: sizing, charging and outage use
Work out what you actually need to run, understand watt-hours versus watts, and keep the battery healthy.
Beginner30 minRead guideSetting up a smart home hub and your first real automation
Get devices onto one system, keep automations local, and build routines that survive an internet outage.
Intermediate60 minRead guideInstalling under-cabinet LED strip lighting
Measure, clean, cut at the marks and power it properly so you light the worktop instead of the whole room.
Beginner45 minRead guideRolling out a 4-pack of smart plugs across the house
A room-by-room plan that turns four cheap plugs into schedules you never have to think about again.
Beginner30 minRead guideUsing a smart clock display as a bedtime energy routine
Set it up on the nightstand and turn 'everything off' into one sentence before you go to sleep.
Beginner20 minRead guideAdding a wireless remote to control a ceiling fan
Pair it, mount it where the light switch should have been, and use low speeds instead of high.
Beginner20 minRead guide