Welcome to SwitchedOnHome
You've found your way to a corner of the internet where we geek out about smart energy, electric vehicles, home automation, and making every penny count. Whether you're curious about one of these topics or keen to dive into all of them, you're in the right place.
We know there's a lot to explore here, so we've mapped out four main interests. Find yours below and jump straight to the best starting points.
ā” Smart Energy
Interested in solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, and understanding your electricity better?
If you're considering renewable energy, thinking about a Powerwall, exploring smart tariffs like Octopus, or just want to understand your bills and generation data ā we're documenting all of it with real numbers from our 7.6kW solar and Powerwall 3 setup on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border.
Coming soon: Our solar setup deep-dive, Intelligent Octopus Go breakdown, and how our heat pump and solar work together.
š Electric Vehicles
Driving electric? Thinking about a Peugeot e-308 or e-208? Want to know about home charging and real-world costs?
We run two Peugeot EVs as a household and charge them at home on solar and cheap overnight rates. We've been through the charger switch from PodPoint to Hypervolt Pro 3, and we track what it all actually costs.
Coming soon: Running two EVs on solar, our Peugeot e-308 long-term review, and why we switched from PodPoint to Hypervolt.
š Smart Home
Thinking about Home Assistant, curious about sensors and automation, or managing a remote property?
We're building our smart home around Home Assistant, connecting everything from our Tesla Powerwall and Hypervolt charger to Aqara sensors and Philips Hue lights. We also manage a second property in France remotely ā cameras, lights, and all.
Coming soon: Getting started with Home Assistant, our full device tour, and managing a smart home 600 miles away.
š³ Smart Spending
Love points, cashback, and maximising rewards on everything?
We stack credit card rewards, cashback platforms, and referral bonuses to get more from every pound we spend ā especially on home tech, energy, and travel. BA Amex, Virgin Atlantic, and Quidco all play a part.
Coming soon: Our full points and cashback strategy, and BA Amex vs Virgin Atlantic compared.
Can't Choose?
If you're interested in everything (and honestly, they're all connected), have a look at our Our Setup page for the full picture of what we use and how it all fits together. From there, you'll find your way to whatever interests you most.
Happy exploring ā we hope you find something useful.