n8n for Smart-Home Automation
Plan, host, and build low-code automations with n8n: triggers, nodes, Home Assistant integration, energy and security use-cases, SA load-shedding ideas, and examples.
Home Energy Monitoring in South Africa
Pick the right meters and smart plugs, install safely, read your usage by circuit or device, and use Eskom tariff-aware insights to cut waste.
Getting started with Sonoff smart home
Plan, wire, and configure a budget-friendly smart home with SONOFF. eWeLink setup, Home Assistant integration, Zigbee vs Wi-Fi, automations, and load-shedding tips for South Africa.
Complete Guide to Solar Power in South Africa (2025 Edition)
2025 insights: system sizing, costs, load-shedding solutions, financing, compliance, and the latest inverter, panel, and battery tech for South African homes.
Smart plugs & automation basics
What smart plugs do, Zigbee vs Wi-Fi, energy monitoring, and step-by-step automations you can build at home.
Portable Power Stations Buyer’s Guide
How to choose the right portable power station: sizing in Wh/W, LFP battery cycles, solar input, UPS features, and recharge options. EcoFlow picks and use-case templates for SA.
Switching from Electric to LPG Geysers
Move hot water off your electrical load, shrink your solar/battery needs, and stay hot-water ready during load-shedding. Practical sizing, costs, compliance and hybrid options.
Lithium batteries vs lead-acid (AGM/Gel)
Cycle life, DoD, C-rate, safety, charge profiles and total cost of ownership — a practical comparison for South African home solar.
Home Network for Smart-Home & Automation
Plan a rock-solid home network for Home Assistant and smart devices: Wi-Fi vs Ethernet, VLANs, IoT SSIDs, PoE, UPS, and example layouts for SA homes.
Why Every South African Home Needs CCTV
CCTV is not just security, it’s prevention, evidence, and peace of mind. Here’s why every home should consider a system, with real local context.
Getting started with home solar
A practical beginner’s guide: how to estimate your energy use, size panels, choose an inverter and batteries, and budget for a reliable home solar setup in South Africa.
Switching to Efficient Lighting
Cut lighting energy 70–90% with LEDs and smart controls. Simple swaps, specs to check, room-by-room picks, payback, and compliance.