Smart Home Comparisons

Compare Philips Hue, Nanoleaf Essentials Matter, and LIFX Color A19 smart lighting systems for UK homes. Honest review, price comparison, and buying guide for 2026.

Plug-in solar is now legal in UK rentals — but that's not your landlord's permission. What renters and leaseholders must check before fixing anything.

Only UKSOL is G98-certified for plug-in solar today. We rank all 5 UKSOL kits by real price-per-watt value to find the best buy for your space and budget.

Real UK plug-in solar payback numbers: how the £70-110/year savings range is built, and exact break-even years for all 5 UKSOL kits, worked out in full.

Balcony solar is legal without an electrician now, but lease and freeholder permission are a separate hurdle. What's allowed on a flat balcony, plus the 800W rule.

Plug-in solar became legal across the UK on 27 August 2026, but only ENA G98-listed kits qualify — here's the 800W export rule, real costs and savings.

Full spec comparison of all 5 UKSOL plug-in solar kits: panel counts, wattage, the shared 800W inverter, Argos prices, price-per-watt and mount type for each.

The ENA G98 Type Test Register decides which plug-in solar kits are lawful to self-install. See what's Compliant now, what isn't, and how to check it yourself.

Since 27 August 2026, plug-in solar is legal in the UK — but only if your kit's microinverter is listed "Compliant" on the ENA G98 register. Full rules inside.

Plug-in solar vs rooftop solar UK: compare costs (£599-£989 vs £5,000-£8,000+), output caps, payback periods and who each option suits before buying in 2026.

No, plug-in solar doesn't need an electrician if the kit is G98-Compliant — but there's a real safety checklist. Step-by-step self-install guide for 2026.

Which smart thermostat should you buy in the UK? We compared Tado X, Hive, Nest and Drayton Wiser on price, boiler compatibility, zones and subscriptions.