What should still work when the internet goes down
A system that cannot turn on a light during an outage is not finished. Here is how to tell, before you buy, which side of that line a device falls on.
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Plain explanations of the things people ask us about before they spend money. No sales copy — if a guide tells you not to buy something, that is the point of it.
Smart locks in India: what to check before you buy one
The useful part of a smart lock is not opening the door with your phone. It is never having to hand anyone a key.
Read it →What to automate first in a 2 BHK
If you do the whole flat at once, some of it will go unused. Here is the order that gets the most out of the least.
Read it →Smart bulbs or smart switches? The decision most Indian homes get wrong
They look like alternatives. They are not — they behave completely differently once a second person lives in the house.
Read it →Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave or wired: how to choose the backbone
This choice decides how reliable the house feels two years from now, and it is almost impossible to change later without replacing devices. Worth ten minutes.
Read it →Does your switch box have a neutral wire? Check before you buy anything
This single question decides more about a smart home in India than budget, brand or floor area. It takes ten minutes to answer and it is free.
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