Smart House Blog
What’s the best video doorbell?
Video door bells are always on the news just now and for good reason, they're a great security addition to your home, you won't miss any more deliveries (in theory) and they're just really handy. The can be used as an extra camera to a bigger existing system too. Lots...
How much is a wireless alarm?
We get asked this question a lot and it's tricky to say until we pop out for a site survey. however we should be able to give you a basic idea of costs here. It depends on what size the system is and what you would like added into that system. Statistics show that...
Will hardwiring your TV help with buffering?
If you've got a great new Smart TV and you want to use the apps to stream things like Netflix or Now TV then it should be fairly simple. Just plug it in, set it up on your WiFi and away you go! But what happens if you're trying to watch your favourite movie and it...
Product Review – Sony VPL-XW5000 Sony 4K Laser projector
Smart House Rating ♥♥♥♥♥ Price £5999 (inc VAT) Pros Excellent 4K image and processing, the detail is amazing. Long life laser Lens can be moved Cons The blacks are so black, HDR can lose some details It's not the easiest to position due to the size No...
How to protect your home and property this Winter
Winter is a magical time of year, as the weather cools and briskness fills the atmosphere. However, the season also brings shorter days and longer nights, creating a prime environment for home invaders. In 2021 and the start of 2022, the UK saw over 192,060 home...
Top 10 best Halloween movies you can watch with your kids
Are you looking for great Halloween movies to watch over the weekend? Don't want to actually give your kids nightmares for the next few months though? There are some great family halloween movies out there you can watch together - some funny, some a wee bit scary and...
Should I upgrade my HDMI cables to 2.1?
Does it make a difference? You've bought the latest 8K LG TV and you're getting it set up but before you do, do you need to upgrade your HDMI cables? Some cables can be tricky to change (if they've been plastered into walls for example) so is it worth the hassle?...
New Product – LG Objet Collection, Easel
This is a different approach to TV installation and follows along the line of various other companies who have decided to go change how the TV is presented as a piece of furniture. We often install Mirror and Art TV's along with electric projector screens and lifts...
Do I need a subwoofer to go with my sound bar?
Subwoofers are a great way to improve your home cinema system, but what is the best type?
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