Buying guides
Everything you need to know before you choose switches, sockets and smart devices for your home or project.
- Host guide
Smart Lock for Airbnb in Dubai: A Host's Smart Kit
Short-let hosts in Dubai need keyless check-in, sensible AC limits between stays and early warning of leaks. This guide shows how to combine a Nuki smart lock and keypad, a Wi-Fi AC thermostat, leak sensors and entrance-only cameras.
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Make Existing Switches Smart with a Wi-Fi Relay (UAE Guide)
You do not have to replace your wall switches to get smart lighting. A small Wi-Fi relay wired behind the switch or at the fitting adds app, voice and schedule control while your existing plates stay exactly as they are.
Read the guide - Smart lighting
E27, B22 or GU10? Choosing Smart Bulbs for UAE Homes
Before you buy a smart bulb, check the fitting in your light. Here is how to tell screw, bayonet and spotlight bases apart, and what to avoid once the bulb is in.
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Smart Home Cost in the UAE: Hardware Prices in AED
A basic smart setup for a UAE studio can start from around AED 700 in hardware, a 2-bedroom apartment from around AED 1,000, and a villa from around AED 3,000 or more. Here is how those figures are built, item by item.
Read the guide - Voice control
Alexa in the UAE: Languages, Setup and Compatible Devices
Alexa has been officially available in the UAE since December 2021, in English and Khaleeji Arabic. This guide covers account setup, app linking and which devices in our range list Alexa support.
Read the guide - Summer travel
Water Leak Sensors for UAE Summer Travel: Placement & Alerts
An empty home with the AC still running can leak quietly for weeks. A few inexpensive sensors, placed in the right spots and tested before you fly, will tell you on your phone.
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Motorised Curtains in the UAE: Track Kits, Sizing, Setup
Most Dubai results for motorised curtains are installers. This guide covers the hardware decisions you or your electrician need to make: measuring, choosing a track kit, matching the motor to the curtain and planning power.
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Smart Locks in Dubai: Apartments, Villas and Holiday Homes
Most smart locks sold for European doors are retrofit models that sit over an existing euro-profile cylinder. Here is how to check your door, choose remote access and plan for guests, heat and flat batteries.
Read the guide - Renters' guide
Smart Home for Renters in Dubai: No-Rewiring Upgrades
You can make a rented flat in Dubai noticeably smarter without touching the wiring. The trick is knowing which upgrades are removable and which need your landlord's written approval first.
Read the guide - Fitting guide
Will a Glass Touch Switch Fit My UAE Back Box?
Most UAE homes have UK-style square back boxes, while many glass touch switches are designed around European boxes. Here is how to check the fit before you order.
Read the guide - UAE compatibility
Do European Smart Devices Work in the UAE? Voltage & Plugs
Most European smart devices run happily on UAE mains, because both use roughly 230 V at 50 Hz. The real differences are the plug, your Wi-Fi band and the app account region, and each one is easy to check before you order.
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Smart Thermostats for Fan-Coil AC in UAE Apartments
If your apartment has a wall controller with fan speeds and a temperature dial, you probably have a fan-coil unit, and a fan-coil thermostat can replace it. Here is how to identify your system and check the wiring before you order.
Read the guide - Sockets explained
EU Schuko vs UK Type G Sockets in the UAE: Which Do You Need?
Most UAE homes are wired with UK-style Type G sockets, while our glass wall sockets are European Schuko (Type F). This guide helps you decide which one you actually need before you order.
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How Much Does a Smart Home Cost? A Room-by-Room Budget
Not a vague “from a few hundred”, but a breakdown you can add up yourself. This guide covers what each device costs relative to the others, then three complete budget levels for a one-bedroom apartment.
Read the guide - Technical guide
What Works with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant
Compatibility isn't determined by the brand on the box, but by the app the device uses. Once you know this rule, you can tell in advance whether a device will respond to voice commands — without buying it to find out.
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Touch Light Switches: What to Check Before You Buy
Seven checks, in the order they matter. The first two decide whether the product will fit in your wall; the rest decide whether you will still be happy with it in five years.
Read the guide - Practical guide
Ten Common Mistakes When Making Your Home Smart
Almost all of these mistakes cost you at installation, not at checkout. They are typically made by people who ordered the right products, but in the wrong order.
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Livolo vs Luxion: Which Touch Switch Is Better in 2026?
Both are glass touch switches and both look premium, but they suit different situations. Here is the full comparison to help you choose the right brand for your project.
Read the guide - Technical guide
Do Touch Light Switches Need a Neutral Wire?
This is the most common question before ordering, and the one behind the most returns. The short answer: it depends on whether the switch is simply touch-operated or also smart.
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Media Sockets: TV, Internet, HDMI and USB in One Frame
Behind the TV or at your desk you don't need one socket, you need four. A modular system puts them all under the same glass frame, at the same height, with no extension lead hanging down the wall.
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How to Choose Glass Frames and Modules: A Complete Guide
The frame is the 'picture' on your wall; the modules are the functions inside it. Here's how to choose both correctly, room by room, so you only have to order once.
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