What Zigbee is and why a smart home needs it
Zigbee is a protocol made for the smart home: how its mesh network works, why you need a gateway, how Zigbee differs from Wi-Fi and where to start.
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Smart electric curtain track: how it works and which model to choose
How electric curtain tracks work, how the MP-82, MP-401 and ML-40 motors differ, how to choose by curtain weight and window width, and how to control curtains by…
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Smart Panel is a wall-mounted smart home touch panel: lighting, curtains, climate and scenes on one 4″ screen, Zigbee 3.0 and Wi-Fi, and mounting in a standard back…
ReadWi-Fi thermostat for underfloor heating: how to choose and set it up
How an underfloor heating thermostat works, what to look for when choosing one, how to set a weekly schedule and control electric heating from your smartphone over Wi-Fi.
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Slim Series or Ultra Slim Series: which socket and switch collection to choose
We compare Slim Series and Ultra Slim Series by Switch Point: colours, frames, modules and materials, so you can pick sockets and switches for your interior and budget.
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How to choose sockets and switches for a renovation: a step-by-step plan
A step-by-step plan: from furniture layout to a list of modules and frames. Which sockets and switches each room needs, and where to put USB, RJ45 and two-way…
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How high to install sockets and switches: comfortable heights for every room
A table of socket and switch heights from the floor: living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, hallway and desk. European and classic approaches, plus electricians' tips.
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How many sockets a flat needs: the numbers for the kitchen, living room and bedroom
How many sockets to fit in the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and hallway: room-by-room counts, sample blocks and the mistakes that lead to extension leads.
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Two-way and intermediate switches: what they are, how they work and where you need them
A two-way switch controls one light from two places, and with an intermediate one — from three or more. How they work, where they go and what to…
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Dimmer switch: how to choose one and which bulbs can be dimmed
How a rotary dimmer works, which bulbs support brightness control, how to work out the load and why LED bulbs can flicker on a dimmer.
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