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

Blink vs Reolink: The Ultimate Faceoff!

Owned by Amazon, Blink cameras are designed to be compact, easy to install, and boast impressive battery life, eliminating the need for frequent recharging.  Reolink, on the other hand, is a dedicated player in the security camera market, with a wide range of equipment to suit all requirements. In this article, I explore and compare the key features of 38 security cameras…

Eufy vs Arlo: Security Camera Showdown

Eufy and Arlo, are well known for supplying good quality consumer-grade home security cameras. In this head-to-head battle, I analyzed a total of 24 cameras, with 15 models from Eufy and 9 models from Arlo. I compared them across several categories to figure out what sets them apart. I’ve listed all of the product codes at the bottom of the page. Let’s…

Best Shower Timer Shut-Off Device 2023

From climate change to ever-increasing utility bills, there are plenty of reasons to conserve water and energy in the home. When checking off energy hogs, you’ll find the daily shower is a major culprit pumping out gallons of water and burning electricity to get it nice and hot.  While the idea of reducing the time spent in the shower is noble, habit…

Ring vs Lorex: Battle of the Security Cameras!

Ring and Lorex offer excellent options for homeowners and businesses alike.  In this article, I discuss their key differences to help you decide which brand to choose. I examined a total of 41 security cameras, including 12 from Ring and 29 from Lorex in this analysis. A comprehensive list of product codes included in this research can be found at the end…

Lorex vs Arlo: Security Camera Showdown!

Lorex and Arlo are both well-known security camera brands catering to consumers and businesses.  In this article, we made a comprehensive analysis of each brand’s products, features, and capabilities across 32 models to provide essential information on their camera lineup.

How to Open a Yale Smart Lock With a Dead Battery?

My biggest “smart lock” fear has always been what happens if it runs out of battery. How do you get in if the app won’t respond and the keypad won’t light up?  Depending on the model, you can unlock the door using a physical backup key or provide emergency power just enough to type in your code.  So in this article, I’ll…