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SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights: Matter, UK PriceFeatured

SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights: Matter, UK Price

SwitchBot has launched its first outdoor lighting product: a 30 m year-round string with RGBIC and white LEDs and native Matter over Wi-Fi. Here is what it offers, how it works with Home Assistant, what the UK price is reported to be, and whether to buy now or wait.

By Sepehr4 min read
Home Assistant Night Light Automation for Hallways (UK)Featured

Home Assistant Night Light Automation for Hallways (UK)

A step-by-step Home Assistant guide to a motion-activated night light for hallways, landings and stairs. Covers tuning the sensor, a toggle helper so manual lighting is never overridden, a two-trigger YAML automation with an overnight time window, choosing brightness and colour, and fixing the common reasons it fails.

By Sepehr8 min read
Black Friday Philips Hue Deals UK 2026: Prices CheckedFeatured

Black Friday Philips Hue Deals UK 2026: Prices Checked

A dated price check of Black Friday Philips Hue deals in the UK. On 27 October 2026 Hue's own shop offers a Bridge plus four spotlights at £127.97 (was £159.97) and up to 20% off a build-your-own starter kit. It ranks five picks, shows last year's European sale depth, and says when waiting is not worth it.

By Sepehr6 min read
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