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

Arlo vs Reolink: Head to Head

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Are you hunting for a reliable and easy-to-use security camera system for your home or office? Checking out well-known brands like Arlo and Reolink could be helpful. Getting to know these brands might be a smart move. In this comprehensive article, I thoroughly compare and assess the features, capabilities, and performance of 9 Arlo cameras and 31 Reolink security cameras across nine…

How to Turn On Aux Emergency Heat on a White Rodgers / Emerson Thermostat

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The EMER setting on your thermostat is designed to automatically manage your emergency heating system. This is useful in several scenarios, especially when your heat pump or first-stage heating equipment is malfunctioning or frozen over.  So in this guide, I’ll show you how to enable this setting and how to use it effectively.  What is “EMER” or Emergency in Your Thermostat? The…

How To Turn Off Or Clear the Schedule on a Honeywell Thermostat

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Knocking out the mystery of switching or shutting down your thermostat’s software can be a game-changer. This know-how becomes especially handy with a brand spanking new Honeywell thermostat or when trying to squeeze every bit of efficiency from the old faithful on your wall. Snag this tidbit of wisdom, and your home might just grant you a comfortable, energy-saving summer siesta! In…

Hydronic Heating System Guide

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Hydronic heating is not only one of the most common forms of heating found in homes, but also one of the most efficient. If you’re looking to invest in hydronic heating, or simply understand the system you have, this article will provide you with the working principle, types and pros/cons of this type of system.