Automate Asia

09/05/2026

Tempted to choose a smart home system by its merits alone? Think again.

Aqara, Tuya, Homey, Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, Matter and proprietary systems all have their place. The right choice depends on your home, wiring, WiFi, lifestyle and long term support needs.

A system that looks powerful on paper may not be the best fit after renovation and handover.

At Automate Asia, we take a solution agnostic approach. We start with your home before recommending the system.

Read our guide to choosing a smart home system in Singapore:
https://www.automate.asia/post/smart-home-singapore-2026-choose-the-right-system-without-getting-locked-in

20/02/2026

Magnetic track lights are becoming very popular in Singapore renovations.

They look clean, flexible and modern. But one question keeps coming up:

Will smart magnetic track lights actually work with your smart home system?

We tested Zigbee magnetic track lights with:

Tuya Smart Life
Homey
SmartThings
Philips Hue

The results might surprise you.

Before committing during renovation, make sure you choose the correct driver version. The light head is not the smart part. The driver determines everything.

Read the full guide here:
https://www.automate.asia/post/smart-magnetic-track-lights-in-singapore

If you are planning smart magnetic track lights for your condo or landed home, feel free to reach out before purchasing. Getting the ecosystem right from the start avoids unnecessary frustration later.

Smart magnetic track lights are increasingly popular in Singapore renovations, but will they work with your smart home system? In this guide, we test Zigbee magnetic track lights with Tuya Smart Life, Homey, SmartThings and Philips Hue. Learn the difference between Bluetooth and Zigbee drivers, unde...

07/10/2025

One of us upgraded to a 10Gbps UniFi Wi-Fi 7 setup, so you don’t have to.

Most Singapore homes never even use half their 1Gbps plan. But if you’ve ever been tempted by those crazy speed test numbers, we get it. That “ownself test ownself shiok” feeling is real 😄

In our latest post, we break down what it cost, and who actually needs 10Gbps. Spoiler: not many.

At Automate Asia, we always propose what’s practical for our clients. Of course, every business loves higher-value invoices, but practicality comes first. I upgraded my home to a full UniFi 10Gbps Wi-Fi 7 setup so you don’t have to. In this post, I break down what I actually experienced, how muc...