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 Change the Batteries in a Yale Smart Lock

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Replacing the batteries in a Yale smart lock often saves you from tricky situations like tech issues or getting locked out. When the battery levels are down to 20%, the mobile app or touchpad itself will let you know that the batteries need changing.  In this guide, I provide detailed instructions on how to do so for your exact model. Let’s go! …

How to Change the Batteries on a White Rodgers / Emerson Thermostat

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Replacing the batteries in your White Rodgers or Emerson thermostat on a regular basis helps ensure everything runs smoothly. It’s best to act quickly when you see the low battery alert. A thermostat running on low batteries can disable Wi-Fi, create automatic temperature offsets or even power down and revert to default settings. So in this guide, I’ll provide detailed instructions on…

Home Security Cameras & Systems

PoE Camera for Outdoor Security - Best of 2020

Years ago, people viewed home security systems as an unnecessary hassle. Now, they’ve become the first line of defense against possible home invaders. Whether you’re concerned about your family’s well-being or want to secure your valuables – home security devices are the way to go.