Knowledge

Practical, no-fluff guides
on smart homes.

What we wish every client read before the first consult. Smart lighting, energy savings, builder and architect specs, and the planning calls that keep your home running smoothly for years.

Install playbook

What an Akubela smart-home install actually involves

*Posted 2026-04-26 by the Oz Smart Home team. Last updated 2026-04-26.*

akubela installation process

Comparison

Akubela vs Home Assistant — which is right for your home?

*Posted 2026-04-26 by the Oz Smart Home team.*

akubela vs home assistant

Specifier

The architect's guide to specifying smart home in a Sydney new build

*Posted 2026-04-26 by the Oz Smart Home team. Written for architects, interior designers, and custom builders briefing residential projects.*

smart home specification guide

DIY · Hardware

Getting started with Home Assistant and Home Assistant Green

*Originally posted 2024-12-01. Refreshed 2026-04-26.*

home assistant green australia

Protocols

Understanding Matter and Thread: the future of smart-home connectivity

*Originally posted 2025-06-29. Refreshed 2026-04-26.*

matter thread guide

DIY · YAML

Automating your smart blinds with Home Assistant

*Originally posted 2025-06-28. Refreshed 2026-04-26.*

automate smart blinds

Knowledge

How a smart home cuts your power bill in Greater Sydney

*Posted 2026-04-26 by the Oz Smart Home team. Written for homeowners weighing the payback on a smart-home upgrade, and builders briefing one for clients.*

smart home energy savings sydney

Lighting