Guides

Plain-language guides to choosing and setting up smart home devices, written by the people who install them.

The hub is the brain of a smart home. Sometimes you don't need one at all, sometimes one is enough for everything. Here's how to decide.

Want to control your lights from your phone while keeping your existing switches? Small Shelly relays do exactly that.

The labels on the box look complicated, but they come down to one question: how does the device talk to your home?

A smart lock means no more keys for guests, tradespeople and kids. Here's how to pick the right one for your door.

Both tell you when something is wrong, but they aren't the same thing. Here's the difference and when you need which.

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