Home Assistant Green in NZ: where to buy it, what it costs, how to set it up, how it compares with Yellow, Raspberry Pi 5 and mini PCs, and whether you need one at all.
The current eufy robot vacuum range in New Zealand compared, from the NZ$587 C10 to the NZ$2,499 Omni S2, with specs, PB Tech prices, a model picker and the older models to skip.
Smart home security in NZ compared: DIY self-monitored kits against professionally monitored alarms, with real costs, a kit planner, Ring Alarm availability and privacy rules for cameras.
A beginner’s guide to smart home devices in NZ: what works here, what is worth buying first, Google vs Alexa vs Apple, renter rules and a starter kit budget builder.
Home automation for NZ homes explained in plain English: how devices, protocols and hubs fit together, Zigbee vs Z-Wave vs Matter, routines worth setting up, costs and when you need an electrician.
The best smart plugs for NZ homes in 2026, from the Tapo P110 and Matter-ready P110M to Zigbee and HomeKit options, with NZ electrical safety rules and a running-cost calculator.