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

13 Innovative Smart Home Devices for Your Windows

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Contemporary home appliances like automatic window shades and blinds, self-regulating window cleaning systems, and smart glass are recognized for their superior user-centric design. Such meticulously-engineered tools are devised to elevate your interaction with your home windows. These devices can help reduce energy consumption, increase security, and improve air quality in your home while offering the convenience that smart home devices deliver with…

How to Factory Reset a Schlage Smart Lock?

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If you’re dealing with a Schlage lock that’s malfunctioning, considering selling it, have lost its access codes, or want to connect it to another smart home gadget, you may need to carry out a factory reset. Resetting Schlage locks doesn’t require a lot of effort, you only need to follow a simple procedure and ensure you’ve got the default programming and access…

Unlock the Future: 2024’s Ultimate Guide to Smart Home Ireland

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Exploring the most recent smart home data from CSO in Ireland is unquestionably intriguing. Smart Home Statistics for Ireland With the global smart home market set to reach 120 billion dollars in 2021 with 15% year-on-year growth, there is plenty of headroom in the Irish market for expansion. Research by Strategy Analytics indicates by mid-2023, half of all households in Ireland will…

How to Change the Batteries in a Yale Smart Lock

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It’s important to regularly replace the batteries in your Yale smart lock to avoid potential technical issues or lockouts. 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!  Replacing the…

Fixed: Schlage Smart Lock Not Responding

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Potential problems with your Schlage smart locks’ functioning could be due to battery-related matters, weak signal strength, or specific lockout configurations. Below, I discuss 12 common causes and provide model-specific instructions on how to fix them to get you back up and running. Common Troubleshooting Methods Here’s what you can do to diagnose a Schlage lock that’s stopped responding. Preventive Measures To…