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

Guide to Voice Assistants & Smart Speakers

Your voice assistant is the bridge between you and your smart home. Through voice commands, you are able to manipulate everything from playing music, controlling lights, enabling alarms, increasing temperature, opening blinds, and more! Meet the Contenders! There are five major voice assistants in the market worthy of consideration. Alexa Alexa is a product of Amazon and was first available through the…

Ultimate Smart Thermostat Guide

Smart Thermostat

Thermostats are a core component of a heating system, helping to maintain the temperature and humidity for everyone in the home. With advancements in technology, thermostats have transformed from simple temperature controls and time switches to fully connected smart home devices.

Smart Pets

All aspects of our home life are evolving with home technology and caring for our pets is no exception. Nowadays, microchip cat flaps and dog doors along with automated pet feeds are common in homes around the country. We dive into the best smart home products available to make looking after your pets a little easier! How is Smart Technology Changing Our…