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

The A to Z of Alexa

Alexa Orange Ring 3

Are you prepared to maximize the use of your Alexa device? My detailed guide provides the vital details you require. This essential handbook demystifies challenging steps, such as device configuration and personalization, which allows novices to execute tasks much more proficiently. In addition, those who are accustomed to Alexa would gain advantage from this guidebook as it demonstrates several convenient methods and…

Arlo vs Reolink: Head to Head

Camera Brand Head to Head Arlo vs Reolink 2

Looking for a trusty security camera for your home or office? Exploring top brands like Arlo and Reolink could really pay off. Understanding these brands sounds like a clever choice. 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 key categories.  With a list of model…

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

Toggle Emergency Aux 1

The EMER setting on your thermostat is made to automatically control 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…