Breaking
March 30, 2025

6 smart home automation myths dispelled | usagoldmines.com

If you’d love to automate your home but you’re unsure where to start, let us dispel some myths for you:

You don’t have to be a techie to automate your home.

Smart home kit doesn’t have to be expensive.

You don’t have to pay subscription fees for smart home services.

A smarter home won’t increase your energy bills.

You don’t have to be tied into a single home automation service.

Retrofitting smart home kit can be quick and simple.

Mind blown? Meet Shelly, a smart home automation and facility brand aimed at people exactly like you. Whether you’re a dab hand at DIY or you’re just starting out, Shelly has a wide range of smart home products that offer great value, are simple to install and use, and will help automate your home with minimum fuss.

The possibilities for home automation are endless. At the Shelly store, you’ll find gadgets for controlling lights, garage doors, gates, awnings, blinds and shades, appliances, heating, climate, and more. You’ll also find tech that can beef up your home security and safety, protecting you from intruders, floods and gas leaks.

Shelly

Why choose Shelly for smart home automation?

Increased energy efficiency

Using the Smart Control app, Shelly can help you lower your energy bills by monitoring your consumption, optimizing your usage, and continuing to refine your setup over time.

Extensive platform support

Shelly is an open system that supports more than 100 home automation systems and voice assistants, from Amazon Alexa to Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and everything in between, plus a wide range of connectivity protocols. You can use whichever smart home ecosystem you want.

Reliable hardware

Shelly devices are retrofit upgrades to your home that you can rely on. Integrating the company’s own chip and 8MB of memory, Shelly assures quality hardware that can deliver smoother, faster operation.

Shelly

No hidden fees

While a premium version is available, the free Smart Control app is sufficient for remotely controlling all your home automation kit. Plus, you can control your smart home locally, without needing to connect to an external cloud or server.

Huge support network

Shelly has a large user community that regularly shares tips and tech support.

 

Recent:

Microsoft 365 is getting a price hike—here’s how this lifetime Office license helps you avoid it | ...

Your all-in-one solution for website building, project management, and invoicing has arrived | usag...

Another 122.88TB SSD just launched and this one comes from an obscure Chinese startup you've probabl...

Millions of solar power systems could be at risk of cyber attacks after researchers find flurry of v...

World Backup Day 2025: All the news, updates and advice from our experts | usagoldmines.com

'An engineering masterpiece' — reviewer raves about fastest large capacity SSD ever built, but it wo...

It's time to put this debate to bed: ITX gaming PCs are the ultimate form factor | usagoldmines.com

Megawatt-class AI server racks may well become the norm before 2030 as Nvidia displays 600kW Kyber r...

I don’t need Windows anymore. One final tool freed me from Microsoft | usagoldmines.com

HP printer class action suit ends in disappointment | usagoldmines.com

What to Expect From the Magic Mouse 3 Joe Rossignol | usagoldmines.com

The foldable iPhone display is rumored to be keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio of the iPad – and there's ...

How to sync iPhone and iPad – iCloud, Photos, Calendars, and more jamie.richards@futurenet.com (Jami...

I started using a Mac full time for work – but these are the things I missed from Windows 11 that ma...

Analyst claims Softbank bought Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion to help OpenAI's chip ambitions way...

NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, March 30 (game #658) | usagoldmines.com

NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, March 30 (game #392) | usagoldmines.com

Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, March 30 (game #1161) | usagoldmines.com

Woot Discounts Apple Pencil Pro to New Record Low $79.99 Price, USB-C Apple Pencil to $49.99 Mitchel...

Everything new on Disney+ in April 2025: Andor season 2, Doctor Who season 15, Dying for Sex, and mo...

What could possibly go wrong? DOGE to rapidly rebuild Social Security codebase. Makena Kelly, wired....

Top Stories: WWDC 2025 Announced, iPhone 17 Pro and iOS 19 Rumors, and More MacRumors Staff | usagol...

Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE may have revealed the affordable foldable's design ...

And so it begins - Amazon Web Services is aggressively courting its own customers to use its Trainiu...

The CDC buried a measles forecast that stressed the need for vaccinations Patricia Callahan, ProPubl...

The Fujifilm X100VI effect – how it's sparked a compact camera price boom and what I'd buy instead m...

Need some help using AI for the first time? You’re not just limited to ChatGPT | usagoldmines.com

An everyday Chromebook for the everyday family — 81% off | usagoldmines.com

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Nintendo's last Switch direct to the Google Pixel 9a f...

I tried Mind Maps in NotebookLM and it's my new favorite feature erichs211@gmail.com (Eric Hal Schwa...

Here’s your first hands-on look at the Star Wars: Grogu, Mandalorian, R2-D2, and Darth Vader earbuds...

New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory Andrew Cunningham...

Elon Musk’s X has a new owner—Elon Musk’s xAI Jon Brodkin | usagoldmines.com

Six Things to Know About Apple's Upcoming Foldable iPhone Juli Clover | usagoldmines.com

Why do LLMs make stuff up? New research peers under the hood. Kyle Orland | usagoldmines.com

This Powerful, Portable Speaker Is $70 Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale Daniel Oropeza | usagoldm...

Beyond RGB: A new image file format efficiently stores invisible light data Benj Edwards | usagoldmi...

Samsung’s One UI 7 Rollout Should Happen Quickly for a Bunch of Devices Kellen | usagoldmines.com

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Down to $140 ($110 Off) Kellen | usagoldmines.com

The Best Fitness Watches for Every Kind of Runner Beth Skwarecki | usagoldmines.com

11 Low-Cost, High-Impact Upgrades You Should Do Immediately After Buying a Home Jeff Somers | usagol...

iOS 18.4 Expected Next Week - Here Are the Release Notes Juli Clover | usagoldmines.com

Report: US scientists lost $3 billion in NIH grants since Trump took office Beth Mole | usagoldmines...

Signal controversy: Why the secure messaging app is all over the news | usagoldmines.com

Amazon's Biggest Kindle Is $75 Off Right Now Michelle Ehrhardt | usagoldmines.com

Why Bill Gates is wrong about AI and 3 things he needs to realize erichs211@gmail.com (Eric Hal Schw...

Google discontinues Nest Protect smoke alarm and Nest x Yale lock Ryan Whitwam | usagoldmines.com

Oracle has reportedly suffered 2 separate breaches exposing thousands of customers‘ PII Dan Goodin |...

Use this trick to beat shady ‘dynamic pricing’ when shopping online | usagoldmines.com

These Dutch Ovens Are Less Than $70 Right Now (Including My Favorite One) Allie Chanthorn Reinmann |...

You Can Finally Turn the Page on Some Kindles Without Tapping the Screen Michelle Ehrhardt | usagold...

The Sleep Earbuds I Use Every Night Are $30 Off Right Now Daniel Oropeza | usagoldmines.com

The 'AI economy is currently a closed loop' - and that's probably why OpenAI, not Microsoft, investe...

NASA to put Starliner’s thrusters through an extensive workout before next launch Eric Berger | usag...

Ex-FCC chairs from both parties say CBS news distortion investigation is bogus Jon Brodkin | usagold...

Google is moving on from smoke detectors and smart locks | usagoldmines.com

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Dangbei Freedo Portable Projector Daniel Oropeza | usagoldmi...

Facebook's New Friends-Only Feed Lets You Scroll Like It's 2008 Khamosh Pathak | usagoldmines.com

Apple watchOS 12: Everything we know so far stephen.warwick@futurenet.com (Stephen Warwick) | usagol...

Best USB-C monitors 2025: These displays have a hidden talent | usagoldmines.com

The new Windows 11 roadmap shows when you’ll get certain features | usagoldmines.com

How to pick the right in-wall smart dimmers and switches | usagoldmines.com

The best smart dimmer switches of 2025 | usagoldmines.com

Suction Isn't the Only Thing That Matters When Choosing a Robot Vacuum Amanda Blum | usagoldmines.co...

Apple Seeds Second iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 Release Candidate With Priority Notifications, Ambient M...

MindsEye, the single-player dystopian action game from a former GTA producer gets June release date ...

An old Android RAT has returned with some new tricks - here is what to look out for | usagoldmines....

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (March 28) to...

Google solves its mysterious Pixel problem, announces 9a launch date Ryan Whitwam | usagoldmines.com

Nvidia RTX 5090 cards with missing ROPs are being sold as ‘B-stock’ | usagoldmines.com

Windows 11 will get a surprise feature update in April | usagoldmines.com

Google Ends Production of Nest Protect, Nest x Yale Lock – Here’s What You Need to Know Kellen | usa...

Save Time Resizing Images on Mac With a Quick Action Tim Hardwick | usagoldmines.com

Marvel sleuths think they've solved the case about Avengers: Doomsday's story, and it's all down to ...

I experienced Snap’s new multiplayer AR and I’m completely sold on an AR glasses filled future hamis...

Xiaomi's Google TV Streamer rival gets a new processor and a much-needed storage leap | usagoldmine...

Google Pixel 9a delay ends – here's when you'll be able to buy one philip.berne@futurenet.com (Phili...

A future Apple Watch could debut a glass frame with touch controls stephen.warwick@futurenet.com (St...

I'm obsessed with Netflix's new horror comedy movie that has a glowing 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating lu...

Hang on handheld fans, we could be seeing AMD's FSR 4 upscaling on new handhelds after all - if this...

Firefox patches zero-day security flaw days after Chrome fixes the same issue | usagoldmines.com

Trump annoyed the Smithsonian isn’t promoting discredited racial ideas John Timmer | usagoldmines.co...

Corning’s new Apple-like ceramic glass might save your next phone from disaster Ryan Whitwam | usago...

This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is a steal for $300 | usagoldmines.com

Office is too slow, so Microsoft is making it load at Windows startup | usagoldmines.com

Amazon Spring Sale 2025: Best deals on laptops, USB drives, SSDs, and more | usagoldmines.com

Aston Martin’s new home racing simulator is peak luxury for gamers | usagoldmines.com

R-Drive Image 7.3 review: A backup favorite gets even better | usagoldmines.com

This smart bird feeder with built-in 1080p camera is now 37% off | usagoldmines.com

Google Pixel 9a Arrives April 10 in the US Kellen | usagoldmines.com

Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods, iPad, and More in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Plus Save on Sams...

New Windows 11 roadmap will tell you exactly when to expect Microsoft’s next annoying feature | usa...

Hey listen! The live-action Legend of Zelda movie just got a 2027 release date confirmed by Sony and...

Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 29 (game #1160) | usagoldmines.com

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 29 (game #391) | usagoldmines.com

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, March 29 (game #657) | usagoldmines.com

5 things I learned when I tested the LG C5 OLED TV, from embracing AI to troublesome reflections jam...

Mullvad VPN brings Multihop to Android – promising to make online tracking even harder chiara.castro...

Data-driven medicine is the key to unlocking the future of the NHS | usagoldmines.com

This new phishing campaign can tailor its messages to target you with your favorite businesses | us...

By

Leave a Reply