Where to place a smoke detector: rules and locations
Where to place a smoke detector: bedroom hallway, ceiling, one per floor. Legal requirements in France, locations to avoid and maintenance.
Smart home
Smart plugs, bulbs, switches and sensors: comparisons and buying guides.
3 articles
Home automation, hubs, sensors, detectors, smart plugs and lighting: the smart home automates comfort, security and energy use. The guides in this section set out the definitions, protocols and obligations to know before equipping a home.
Where to start
Home automation: definition, how it works and uses
Home automation definition: the techniques that automate heating, lighting, shutters and security in a home. Principle, protocols, uses and cost.
Home automation hub: role, protocols and how to choose
Home automation hub: definition, its role as controller and gateway, the protocols it links (Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, Matter) and how to choose one.
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