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Smart Home Security for a Family: A UK Parent’s Guide (2025)
From Everyday Worries to Complete Peace of Mind. As a parent, there’s nothing more important than knowing your family is safe. You’ve probably wondered: Are the kids home from school yet? Who’s that at the door? Is the house properly locked up at night? In the past, a simple burglar alarm was the only answer.…
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The Best Smart Home System for Your Type of UK Home: A 2025 Guide
From Victorian Terraces to Modern New Builds, a Guide to Choosing the Right Tech for Your Home. Trying to find the best smart home system for your place in the UK can feel a bit overwhelming. The truth is, the ‘best’ system for a modern London flat is completely different from the one for a…
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Control4 vs Crestron vs SH-PRO: A 2025 UK Comparison
We install these systems every day. Here’s our honest guide. When you enter the world of professional smart home installations, you’ll hear three names repeated: Control4, Crestron, and Savant. They are the established powerhouses of the industry. However, the problem is that these older systems are often just too much. They can be overly complex,…
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How Much Does Smart Home Installation Cost in the UK? A 2025 Guide
More Than Gadgets: What You’re Really Paying For Thinking about making your home smarter but unsure what kind of price tag to expect? You’re definitely not alone — “How much does smart home installation cost in the UK?” is one of the first questions we hear at The Real Smart Home. And it’s a fair…