Smart Home

In today’s connected world, home security is no longer just about locks and alarms - it’s about visibility, control, and peace of mind. Smart security systems let you monitor your home in real time, receive instant alerts, and stay connected wherever you are.

Whether you live in an apartment, a family home, or manage multiple properties, this guide breaks down everything you need to know about building a smarter, safer home. Plus, includes our top tips to make sure you find the best home security system to suit your home, lifestyle and budget.

With cutting-edge AI technology and smart integration, TP-Link’s range of Tapo cameras makes it easy to take home security seriously, with no subscription fees and free local storage.

From self-charging security cameras to smart doorbell cameras, the Tapo range simplifies home security and lets you manage it all from the comfort of the couch, or while out and about.

Thinking about installing a Tapo camera for your home? Let us help pick the right one for you…

Want a beautiful lawn without lifting a finger? A Husqvarna Automower® smart robot mower is the garden godsend that’ll do the hard work for you.  

Combining app-controlled convenience with the ability to tackle large, complex lawns in a flash, these easy-to-use mowers are a must for busy households. Where there’s a lawn to be mowed and time to be saved, a Husqvarna robot lawn mower can help. 

Read on for the top five reasons you need a Husqvarna® lawn legend at your place, plus the top tech that makes this the smartest way to mow.

Smart homes are one of those really cool things that seem like the future. Right now, if you wanted to, you could set it up so that your lights would dim, the curtains would close and your TV would turn on to the movie you wanted to watch at a single command. You could see your delivery driver and ask them to put your parcel behind the bush from anywhere in the world. You can set up a camera and speakers to tell the dog to get off the couch, even when you’re at work. Smart homes are incredible if you’re time poor or have accessibility needs.

Here are just a few of the many reasons why smart home living is the future.

Buying a security camera is about buying peace of mind, and the good news is that you don’t have to earn movie star millions to protect your home or possessions. Budget home security systems that link to smartphones will give you real-time updates that deliver sophisticated security without the celebrity price tag.

Invest in multiple security cameras to give you full video coverage inside and outside your home. And don’t forget the video doorbell, so you can keep an eye on your packages and deliveries arriving at the front door while you are out.

Take a look at some of the hi-tech features you’ll find in cheap security cameras in Australia

From video doorbells to voice-activated virtual assistants, advancing technology has reached every corner of the home. Embracing the swathe of “smart” devices that have hit the market in recent years will save you time and money (goodbye, excessive energy bills). “Lighting such as smart LED bulbs and strip lights make up almost 70 per cent of smart home purchases globally, followed by voice automated devices, then security systems,” says David Linehan, Home Automation Buyer at The Good Guys. But with so much on offer, where do you start? Here’s how to start creating a smart home.

There used to be a time when people would talk about ‘the future’ as a place with flying cars and robot assistants. While we haven’t quite worked out the flying cars, voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant are becoming more and more popular. So if you’re setting up a smart home with all the latest tech, it might be time to explore adding a smart speaker into the mix.

To help you find the right smart home speaker system for your lifestyle, let’s take a look at some of the best options out there (and some of the benefits of these new gadgets).