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

10 Smart Power Solutions for the Modern Home

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Smart technology has seriously improved how energy is handled and generated in our homes, making everything smoother and a breeze to manage. Tracking day-to-day energy consumption used to be a guessing game, with the true extent of usage only revealed once the dreaded electric bill arrived. Nowadays we can get an “X-ray view” of our home’s energy use thanks to whole home…

7 Fixes for a Schlage Smart Lock Not Working

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If your Schlage smart lock suddenly stops working, no need to worry. Fixing it is simple and easy! Whether that’s a bolt that won’t extend/retract or a touchpad that doesn’t register, a non-responsive Schlage lock can almost always be reverted to default with a factory reset. However, a factory reset is a last resort, so in this guide, I’ll walk you through…

Blinking Orange Light on a Nest Thermostat or Nest Heat Link

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An orange light flickering on the Nest Thermostat or the European Nest Heat Link appears as rare as spotting a unicorn in the wild. Solving this mystery can seem like cracking a tough code. Nest Thermostats differ significantly between the US and Europe as the HVAC systems are completely different. In the US the blinking orange light indicates low battery levels or…

Kwikset Smart Lock Beeps and Lights Explained

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Kwikset smart locks are pretty neat with features like audio alerts, LED lights, and screen signals that make keeping track a breeze and catching issues a piece of cake. Here’s a tip though: not all models have these cool tools. Common signals across different models such as Obsidian, Premis, Halo Touch, Powerbolt 2, and more include … In this article, I dive…

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

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If your smart lock’s battery runs out, it might cause some problems with the app and keypad. This is super important to sort out! Keeping extra batteries is a smart move, so you don’t get stuck outside. Swapping them is usually quick, and you’ll be back inside in no time. Make sure to check the app, as many display battery levels to…

14 Fixes when your Google Home App can’t find Chromecast

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Chromecast shines as a nifty gadget to own. Setting it up for friends and family has been a breeze. But, maintaining a reliable connection sometimes feels like solving a tricky riddle. This might occur when the Google Home app on my phone or tablet can’t find the Chromecast device or the Google Home app says Chromecast is offline when it shouldn’t be.…

Reolink Argus PT 2K Security Camera Review

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Expensive prices and fancy gadgets once made pan and tilt cameras feel like luxury items. Now, wireless PT cameras have changed the game. A fresh face in the spotlight is the Reolink Argus PT 2K. Its buzz is spreading far and wide, sparking interest and eagerness to uncover its secrets. At the time of writing, the Reolink Argus PT 2K comes in…