In this video, I’m walking through the exact network setup and settings I use to keep my Apple Home, Matter, Thread, and other smart home devices running smoothly. I’ll show how I have my UniFi network configured, including separate VLANs for IoT devices, IPv6 settings for Matter, mDNS, IGMP snooping, Wi-Fi settings, and basic firewall rules for extra security.
I’m always looking for ways to improve the lighting around my house—especially using accent lighting to change the mood and feel of a space. So when Govee released two new smart floor lamps, I wanted to see how much of a difference they could actually make in real-world setups.
This week I’m joined by Dillan Stock from the YouTube channel @TheStockPot-AU
Join us as we discuss 3D printing, smart home tech and DIY projects.
Dreame just released their first smart lock — the Dreame Navo A10 — and it’s a Matter-over-Thread smart lock that works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and more. Even more interesting, there’s also a matching smart handle you can pair with it, which is something we almost never see with smart locks.
Narwal has officially released the new Narwal Flow 2, and after using the original Flow for the past year, I wanted to see what’s actually new here — and whether it’s worth upgrading.
The Sleepal AI Lamp combines contactless sleep tracking, adaptive wake-up lighting, posture insights, white noise, and environmental sensing into a single bedside device. After using it for several weeks, I was surprised by how much it replaced on my nightstand — including my Apple Watch for sleep tracking and even my phone at night.
The Aqara W200 Smart Thermostat Apple’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, runs Matter over Thread, works as a smart home control panel, and even shows doorbell camera snapshots right on the display.
This week I’m joined by Patrick Hunt from the YouTube channel Make Smart Matter.
In this video, I’m testing what happens when you bring a robot vacuum into your smart home using Matter — including Apple Home integration, voice control with Siri, and real automations that actually make sense in everyday life.
This week I’m joined by Paul Hibbert and Reed Kleinman (Smart Home Solver) to discuss the current state of the smart home industry in 2026.