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

How to Perform a Kwikset Smart Lock Reset (2026 Ultimate Guide)

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Trying to find the manual for your Kwikset lock just to change a PIN can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. But don’t worry—you don’t need the original paperwork to get your door secured again. In this article, I’ll walk you through exactly how to program and change the codes for various models, including the Obsidian, Premis, Powerbolt 2,…

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…

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…

Smart Water Systems & Devices for the Home

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Water costs really impact family budgets. Nearly 20 percent of what families spend often goes to heating water. When a pipe bursts, it doesn’t just make a mess; it also brings expensive repairs that could reach tens of thousands of dollars. People who want to protect their wallets should pay attention to how they use water. Being smart about water can save…

Solved: Kwikset Smart Lock Keypad Is Unresponsive

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Kwikset smart lock keypads sometimes act up, and it can feel like a real bummer. Don’t sweat it! There are eight great fixes ready to help solve this glitch. Dive in and see how easy it is to make everything right. In this article, I explore common issues such as keypad lockouts, dead batteries, faulty cables, keypad errors, and more, which can…