The UK Smart Home

Living with a smart home in Britain: the numbers, the kit, the opinions.

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Energy

Solar, batteries, tariffs and export. (Links to your best energy posts go here.)

Heat

Heat pumps, weather compensation and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. (Links go here.)

EV and charging

Charging an EV at home on a smart tariff. (Links go here.)

Automation

HomeKit, Matter, Homebridge and Home Assistant. (Links go here.)

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