Guides
Buying guides
- Matter explained: what to check before you buy smart home gearWhat the Matter standard does, what it does not fix, and a short checklist before buying.
- Smart home starter kit: what to buy firstA practical order for building a smart home without wasting money.
- Smart thermostats in Canada: compatibility checksCheck your heating system before you buy a smart thermostat. Voltage, wiring and heating type decide what works.
- Air purifiers and wildfire smoke: what to checkHow to size and choose a HEPA air purifier, and what to look at beyond the marketing.