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An “off-the-grid” smart home

December 21, 2019April 5, 2020 Grandadevans 2 Comments local-only, localonly, off-the-grid, privacy, security

Is it possible to create an “off the grid” smart home – without subscriptions & the cloud? Join me & we’ll find out together. Continue Reading An “off-the-grid” smart home

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Sonoff S20 Smart Socket Review

October 17, 2018February 21, 2020 Grandadevans 3 Comments ithead, S20, Smart Home on a budget, Smart Plug, Smart Socket, Sonoff, Wifi Plug, WiFi Socket

The Sonoff S20 Smart Socket is a Wifi-based socket aimed at a budget market . This is different from most of its siblings as it’s a dedicated socket and so you can use it as is, without cutting and splicing wires. Does this make it a safe choice for your home? If you’re looking for a decent cheap, Wifi socket then read the full review and find out whether the Sonoff S20 is for you. Continue Reading Sonoff S20 Smart Socket Review