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After the Install

After the Install

By: Nick Creighton
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Real talk about smart home technology — protocols, automations, and the gear that actually works. From Matter and Zigbee to morning routines that run themselves.(c) 2026 Aevorn LLC Science
Episodes
  • Matter Thread Zigbee Energy Monitoring Comparison 2025

    Matter Thread Zigbee Energy Monitoring Comparison 2025
    14 Jul 2026
    [SFX: HUB HUM, KEYBOARD TAPS] Nick was stumped by a client's simple question: which smart home protocol saves you real money? So he built three identical test benches in his workshop to find out. This isn't about specs or hype. It's about the quiet truth hiding behind the jargon of Matter, Thread, and Zigbee. The results from his experiment were not what he expected. We're going beyond the install to find the signal in the noise. Read the detailed data on our blog. Listen for the answer.
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    15 min
  • Smart Lock Backup Power Options

    Smart Lock Backup Power Options
    14 Jul 2026
    You’re locked out in the dark, holding groceries. Your smart lock has no power. It’s a modern nightmare. Host Nick Creighton explores the often-overlooked world of backup power. Discover three simple strategies—from the essential to the extreme—to ensure you’re never stranded by a dead battery or a downed network. This is your guide to peace of mind long after the install. Find links and product details in our companion blog post. Listen to ensure your smart home never turns against you.
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    14 min
  • How To Integrate Smart Blinds With Lighting

    How To Integrate Smart Blinds With Lighting
    22 Jun 2026
    The sun dips low, but the automation rushes in—lights clicking on while the day’s last golden hour still floods the room. It is a reliable routine, yet it feels entirely out of sync. The technology is fighting the natural light. Nick Creighton returns to explore the disconnect between a wired home and the physical world. We move past the novelty of the first smart bulb to find a system that breathes with the house. By treating blinds and lighting not as rivals but as partners, we uncover a smarter way to live: less waste, more atmosphere, and a home that respects the rhythm of the day. No hype. Just a space that finally knows when to wake and when to rest. Read the breakdown on the blog. Listen now.
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    13 min
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