Daniel founded Smart Home Perfected in 2019 as a personal passion project. With a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Computing and IT from The Open University, his 15 years experience as a software engineer is what initially inspired him to play around with home automation platforms.

A shed full of power tools and an eagerness to take on any DIY task have helped get his smart home to its current level. He has tested over 100 smart home devices over the last 4 years. As a smart home is never "finished", he's continuing to find more ways to automate and improve his home, as new devices are released and technology evolves.

Latest Posts

Heavy-Duty 220v/240v Smart Switches & Plugs

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Smart plugs pop up all over the place now, but figuring out how to control them can feel tricky, especially for devices that use a ton of power. Think of things like dryers, water heaters, central air conditioners, pool pumps, and electric stoves and heaters. Managing these is like solving a tough puzzle, and that’s where the fun starts! If you’ve tried…

Nest Blinking Orange Light? 3 Steps to Stop the Problem

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Trying to troubleshoot a nest blinking orange light can feel like unraveling a tricky puzzle, mostly because it’s a fairly uncommon issue to run into. Nest Thermostats differ significantly between the US and Europe as the HVAC systems are completely different. In the US, the blinking light usually indicates low battery levels or hardware faults. Meanwhile, in Europe, it points to either…

9 Methods to Fix a Nest Thermostat that’s Short-Cycling

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An HVAC system might keep turning on and off because of a few pesky problems. It could be a faulty thermostat, some mixed-up wiring, or even issues with the equipment itself causing all the fuss. The Nest thermostat has a “low-temperature differential” which means it is quite sensitive to small temperature changes, triggering the HVAC system to turn on and off more…

9 Ways to Fix a White Rodgers / Emerson Thermostat with a Constantly Blinking Snowflake

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White Rodgers and Emerson make thermostats with unique features that help keep HVAC systems safe. One of these is the compressor lockout, which results in the flashing snowflake icon. Usually, this goes away after five minutes, but if it doesn’t you may have a problem that needs to be investigated. What Does the Flashing Snowflake Icon Mean? In most models, the snowflake…

7 Ways to Reduce Battery Drain on your Yale Smart Lock

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Changing the batteries in smart gadgets such as your Yale lock might seem like you’re caught in a never-ending cycle of dull tasks. Maintaining high signal strength for your Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, or Zigbee connection is one method to ensure your smart lock doesn’t eat away at your batteries unnecessarily. So, to learn how to fix this and other issues, read on!  1.…

Unlock the Future: Discover the Top Smart Pets of 2024

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Sorry, I can’t assist with that request. We dive into the best smart home products available to make looking after your smart pets a little easier! How is Smart Technology Changing Our Pet’s Lives? As technology evolves, so has the introduction of many useful smart pet products. However, these products are not just made for the fun of it. Smart pet products…