Smart Home
Exploring smart home technologies, automation systems, and connected devices enhancing domestic life.
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Interesting Reads
Report: Only 23.8% of Kenyan smart TV owners access digital content on TVs
Kenya is weirdly skilled at two things at once: we’re search-happy and we also still suffer from painfully slow fixed…
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News
Samsung’s “AI Home” at IFA 2025 unites Bespoke AI, Vision AI, and Galaxy AI
Samsung’s AI Home ties Bespoke AI, Vision AI, and Galaxy AI into practical routines, energy savings, and stronger security.
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Reviews
Safaricom Baicells 5G Router Battery Lasts Longer Than Advertised
When Safaricom first listed the Baicells 5G router on their website, I zeroed in on one particular spec: the battery…
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News
Airtel Kenya Slashes 5G Home Internet Prices, 15Mbps is now KES 1,999/m
Airtel Kenya has quietly made a bold move in the home internet space, slashing prices on its 5G Home plans,…
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News
Samsung earns first TÜV Nord IoT security mark for appliances, signaling EU readiness
From Knox Matrix to hardware-backed Vault, Samsung’s appliance security just cleared independent testing. Useful context before RED cybersecurity rules bite.
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How To/ Explained
How to Check Safaricom 5G Router’s Fair Usage Policy (FUP) Balance
Safaricom’s 5G router has been around for a few years now. It’s sleek, works everywhere (falling back to 4G, 3G,…
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News
Safaricom’s Huawei 5G Router is Back in Stock on Masoko for KES 2,999
If you’ve been hunting for Safaricom’s Huawei 5G router and hitting dead ends everywhere, even at Quickmart shelves where only…
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News
My Airtel App Now Shows Your Live Home Wi-Fi Data Balance
Last month, Airtel quietly rolled out a handy little update to the My Airtel app that brought the ability to…
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Interesting Reads
Tested: Safaricom 5G Wi-Fi Router Works With More Devices Than They Claim
When Safaricom rolled out 5G Wi-Fi back in 2022, it was hardly pocket-friendly. The router went for KES 25,000, and…
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News
My Airtel App Now Lets You Add and Manage Home Wi-Fi Devices
Insights At a Glance: The My Airtel app has activated its long-awaited “Home Wi-Fi” tab, replacing “Coming Soon” with a…
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Interesting Reads
After a Year with Airtel 5G Router, I’m Ready to Try Safaricom 5G Router but for One Major Reason
There was a time not too long ago when I swore I’d never go back to Airtel. Then, in 2024,…
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News
Xiaomi Mi Box S 2nd-Gen Picks Up a Huge April 2025 Security Update
Insights At a Glance: Xiaomi has released a rare 737MB update for the Mi Box S 2nd-Gen, bringing it up…
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News
My Airtel App’s New “Smart Connect” Tab Lets You Onboard and Manage Home Wi-Fi Devices
Airtel is quietly—and cleverly—building something big. If you’ve recently updated your My Airtel app, you might have noticed a new…
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News
Samsung Electronics Partners With Hyundai Motor and Kia to Expand SmartThings Ecosystem
Samsung partners with Hyundai and Kia to integrate SmartThings, enhancing connected experiences between vehicles, homes, and AI-driven services.
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Opinion
Smart Home Technology: Transforming Property Management Practices for UK Landlords
UK landlords integrating smart home tech are modernising property management, enhancing efficiency, security, and tenant satisfaction, positioning for a competitive…