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Proscenic M9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/blog/aqara-fp2-presence-sensor monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/a6edf6ce-1380-475f-bce1-5065639bf340/IMG_20230828_150512+copy.jpg Blog - Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/a650f1dc-881e-4c85-aa1f-33ae7f048ac2/IMG_20230828_150605+copy.jpg Blog - Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/blog/aqara-vibration-sensor monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/2166d2cc-3c13-4ece-b7e4-3e8ec1aed87b/IMG_20230828_150434.jpg Blog - Aqara Vibration Sensor - 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Sonoff Zigbee Hub Pro - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/17a22415-ca9a-41ce-b35c-ccfe8bd5371f/IMG_20220605_225705.jpg Blog - Sonoff Zigbee Hub Pro - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/12b80d0a-1e0d-4500-8539-99931165236e/IMG_20220605_230009.jpg Blog - Sonoff Zigbee Hub Pro - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/blog/evvr-smart-relay-and-switch-sub-assembly monthly 0.5 2022-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/bad2fcd8-ac7e-4b7d-a9d2-d36b213eb7ca/IMG_20220702_112204.jpg Blog - Evvr Smart Relay and Switch Sub Assembly - Make it stand out Evvr Smart Switch Sub-Assembly fitted, showing plenty of space in the back box for it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1656840046418-JXZGVBUEFJBZ726CBR9V/processed_IMG_20220609_193154.jpg Blog - 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Sonoff Cam Slim Wireless Indoor Camera - Make it stand out Subscription plan is available if required. 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Sonoff Cam Slim Wireless Indoor Camera - Make it stand out Sonoff Cam Slim - utilising the Magnetic mounting option. https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/blog/herolabs-sonic-water-shut-off-valve monthly 0.5 2022-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/e62750f0-9e86-4602-a51a-e86792dc1daf/IMG_20220227_121130.jpg Blog - HeroLabs Sonic Water Shut-Off Valve - Make it stand out HeroLabs Sonic Water shut-off Valve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/a2ba8af4-6eed-4050-9222-572164454513/Screenshot_20220609-183635.jpg Blog - HeroLabs Sonic Water Shut-Off Valve - Make it stand out Home Screen showing check-up alert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/9ea28bfe-15c4-4a43-930b-a408fec35a0b/Screenshot_20220609-183704.jpg Blog - HeroLabs Sonic Water Shut-Off Valve - Make it stand out Stats screen in Sonic App - Showing water usage for this week https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/474352b8-cbc2-4489-88a1-1380b712eca3/IMG-20220324-WA0002.jpg Blog - 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LED Lighting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1627405511174-QNVIVSMJFCAXJ2UB55RR/R.jpg Projects - LED Lighting - Make it stand out Simple LED strip lighting https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/projects/blog-post-title-one-sffjg monthly 0.5 2022-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1601655708856-UVUWJW9GOJD3PHAIC4RL/Screenshot_20201002-160556.jpg Projects - Installing a Smart Garage Door Opener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1601656558529-EDD7PWYLKP8A07N7HEB9/61BBPbH1CUL._AC_SL1000_.jpg Projects - Installing a Smart Garage Door Opener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1601656615483-ARAWUX4YNH4QK3AKJ2P7/61G-YHbRUWL._AC_SL1200_.jpg Projects - Installing a Smart Garage Door Opener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1601658038302-1YX5X6K6P6B4WID9PEIB/the_universal_travel_adapter_with_usbc_port_and_16a_eu_plug_1.jpg Projects - Installing a Smart Garage Door Opener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1601651763218-DOWYDUMOBFG3X4GKKPFA/Screenshot_20201002-160525.jpg Projects - Installing a Smart Garage Door Opener The blue “plus” button can be found at the bottom of the EWeLink app home screen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1601657371309-QZMM4URP277GDFVX4EL8/61BBPbH1CUL._AC_SL1000_.jpg Projects - Installing a Smart Garage Door Opener https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/echos-and-alexa daily 0.75 2020-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598029433958-S5WVFSU0N2HK2Y1FDCXT/grant-ritchie-n_wXNttWVGs-unsplash.jpg Echos and Alexa - Amazon has really taken the market by storm when it comes to their voice assistant, Alexa. Although Alexa is not the only voice assistant on the market we have found it to be the most reliable and the “go to” voice assistant for integrations with other devices. Google Home and Home Pod are also available as alternatives but for the best compatibility with other smart home devices, we have found that Alexa is Queen here. In order to use Alexa, Amazon has a range of devices in their Echo range. The main devices are covered on this page but there are others from Amazon that are Alexa enabled. When installing echo devices it is a good idea to put one in each room of you smart home or at the very least in the rooms that have other smart devices. This will allow you to be heard by Alexa anywhere you want to use a voice command. Echo - The standard Echo is a good all round stand alone device and can be seen on the right. If you want an Alexa enabled device without needing to plug it in to speakers, the Echo is the one for you. It has a decent speaker with a good sound range too. If you want to play music on these devices then the Echo will pleasantly surprise you with its sound quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630996297-GZBYQX5CC43A19J2AXAJ/amazon_all_new_echo_dot_smart_speaker_with_alexa_and_clock_2.jpg Echos and Alexa - Echo Dot - This device is the baby brother of the Echo. it has all the same features of the standard echo but it is much smaller and the latest generation even has a digital clock that can be seen under the fabric coating. This device also has a auxiliary out port so that it can be plugged into a set of speakers or a hifi system. Due to the size of these devices the speaker driver is significantly smaller than its bigger brother but the output is perfectly good if you just want to hear responses from Alexa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598462817630-85U6D6CAEHO50JV5NOWG/Echo_Flex.jpg Echos and Alexa - Echo Flex - The Echo Flex is a great gap filler and is the perfect device to use between rooms, in hallways or on landings. These are essentially Alexa devices built into a plug. The speaker quality is rather low but they have an output jack for connecting to speakers. The Flex also has a usb port that can charge your smartphone or can be used to attach a motion sensor for triggering a device or routine. Alternatively a night light can be attached to the usb port if required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598463470531-ATYSO9UP694D3CCSAY0O/VK8giAvdBekSPnshdn4NRg-970-80.jpg Echos and Alexa - Echo Studio - The Echo Studio has been created with the music lover in mind. The device houses an array of speakers and a subwoofer to produce the highest quality sounds of all the Echo devices. Due to this it does come with a higher price tag than most other Echo devices. As with all Echo devices, these can be paired together to work as a group to produce an even better sound experience. The Amazon Music HD streaming service has been specifically set up to work with the Studio. This service provides the highest quality music tracks to get the most out of the Studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598464448080-ONIOH49NW37HYYMDJWS8/amazon-echo-show-8-frontal.jpg Echos and Alexa - Echo Show - The Echo Show has one main difference to the other echo devices, it has a screen. The screen can help when Alexa is answering your questions. such as if you ask “what’s the weather this week?” Alexa can display this for you on the screen as well as giving you a verbal description. The screen can also be used to control smart home devices without needing to talk to Alexa. However the operating system used on these devices could do with some improvements to the user interface. These devices give a unique feature to a smart home by allowing Alexa compatible cameras to be displayed on the screen just by requesting them by name. Imagine your smart doorbell being rung and immediately your echo show displays the camera on the screen so you can see who is at the door before you open it. The Echo show is available in a range of screen sizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598466386761-6VK3BQNJATPH0AJP9JAQ/image-asset.jpeg Echos and Alexa - Features The main feature of every Echo device is Alexa, however, there are a number of other features that these devices have. The features described here are available on all Echo devices. Smart Device Control - Echo devices can discover your smart home enabled devices and then control them with voice commands. Playing Music - Echo devices can all play music with a single voice command. you are also able to group Echo devices together so that music can be played on all or a selection of devices at the same time. Great for parties! Hands free Calling - You can make phone calls on echo devices as well. You are able to link your Google contacts into you Alexa account to dial contacts by name. You can even link your Vodafone or EE mobile account to your Alexa account so that you can answer calls on your devices. Amazon Ordering - With Echo devices you can order items just by asking Alexa. This needs to be enabled in your Alexa app before it can be used. Task Lists and Shopping Lists - You can ask Alexa to create lists and add items to those lists. These can then be read back to you or you can view them in the Alexa app. Alarms and Timers - Alexa will allow you to create named timers and alarms with a simple voice command. Alarms can be set to repeat daily weekly or just on work days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598029870561-7L0YZYDZGK55C3JQFN7I/alexa-echo-smart-home-box-music-box-echodot-amazon-computer.jpg Echos and Alexa - Routines Alexa routines are automations that can be set up to control multiple smart devices all at the same time. This is handy if you have something that you do regularly and control more than one device. For example you can have a routine for when you go to bed. It would turn off all the smart lights and sets your house alarm. All this can be done with a single voice command or you can use other triggers like time, smart buttons, or when an action is taken with another smart device. Another example of a routine in action would be to have your entrance way light switch on when your smart doorbell is pressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630501888-CEXCKKXH281L5W6OK93K/alexa-echo-smart-home-box-music-box-echodot-amazon-computer.jpg Echos and Alexa Amazon Echo Gen 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630501754-DF472J8QFBEHNEO8AQMV/amazon_all_new_echo_dot_alexa_smart_speaker_1.jpg Echos and Alexa All colours of the Echo Dot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630502110-1A4JL4SX3TSLY9WWJHO6/amazon_all_new_echo_dot_smart_speaker_with_alexa_and_clock_2.jpg Echos and Alexa Digital clock on Echo Dot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630502592-ZN367WSSRG2DLA77JUIA/amazon_all_new_echo_plus_2_with_builtin_smart_home_hub_2.jpg Echos and Alexa Echo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630501881-2T4GZMEN98CC9UTHCZ5I/amazon_all_new_echo_show_1.jpg Echos and Alexa Echo Show with 8" screen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630502209-6QBKPTFEXBKKKZXEHXBP/amazon-echo-show-8-frontal.jpg Echos and Alexa Echo Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630503053-A56YEK01Q4191O1VDOW1/OIP.jpg Echos and Alexa Echo Tap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630503579-TGAOLGBW1MG1YK5FMYGR/VK8giAvdBekSPnshdn4NRg-970-80.jpg Echos and Alexa Echo Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630528564-BRWTA0Y49WFDJC69WRPT/Echo_Flex.jpg Echos and Alexa Echo flex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630517338-I2YOTKF3LYYLGQYU0YYX/grant-ritchie-n_wXNttWVGs-unsplash.jpg Echos and Alexa Echo in Grey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598630517347-4TX4H1SM5HKN173OU2EF/jan-antonin-kolar-PTDaKasR_p4-unsplash.jpg Echos and Alexa Echo Gen 2 https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/smart-home-planner daily 0.75 2020-08-28 https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/security-solutions daily 0.75 2024-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/8956053b-e04f-49aa-968d-10add71a5c22/Home+Security+banner.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/50980ad9-db9c-4740-9495-9d376f31863a/abode-systems-smart-home-920x533.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/a47c448a-2341-4beb-a28c-662b1fc40349/unnamed.png https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2022-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598019301868-9X27TMQ1FEESK8HCWBT4/smart-home-3317440_1920.jpg Home - Smart Home Solutions This section describes smart home appliances, products and devices that can help you on your journey to create a smart home. When people think of smart homes, normally they think of controlling lights using your voice. At a basic level, that is what this section is all about, but there is so much more that can be automated in the modern start home, than just your lighting. Smart devices can also include thermostats, sensors, energy monitors, IR and RF blasters and much more. Click the link below for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598019350137-0ELU53YK7G9WCJJ4GQRQ/smart-home-3317433_1920.jpg Home - Security Solutions Although security solutions are not always the first thing to come to mind when thinking about a smart home but in today’s world it is very much an area to explore, to extend you smart home. Integrations to security devices take your smart home to the next level and allows you to check on your home from anywhere in the world. From IP cameras to sirens there are a whole array of smart security products out there to help you secure your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598019383571-QJ8D0Q309MVU6WPH0RWC/smart-home-3317441_1920.jpg Home - Media Solutions Smart Homes and media solutions go hand in hand. Having your TV take voice commands and show you the exact episode of the latest series you are watching on Amazon Prime Video or NetFlix is what this section is all about. There are a number of different areas of media covered here too. Music, local video, internet streaming, local pictures and more are all on the agenda here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598019421514-9AJMM0ESHB64DCSXIYW2/smart-home-3317444_1920.jpg Home - Integrations The core of your Smart Home. Once you start building your smart home you will find that there are devices that you wish to work together. You’ll find that you will want one action to trigger another. Well, that’s where integrations come into play. This is definitely the most complex area of a smart home build but it can also be the most rewarding. Imagine getting up in the morning and your smart home switching on your coffee machine because it knows that you have got out of bed and it’s time for you to start your day. This is all possible through integrations. To find out more about the endless possibilities of integrations follow the link below. https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/integrations daily 0.75 2020-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598027654732-9UK9X92O2G85LXEY0ZH5/nicolas-j-leclercq-6EPugVopUL8-unsplash.jpg Integrations - Alexa Routines Find more information about Alexa routines on the Amazon Alexa devices page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598026689990-NB4YIRB1MBZKQO1G7BU6/IFTTT_Logo.svg.png Integrations - IFTTT “If This Then That” or IFTTT for short, is a web service that pulls many start home device providers together, The service is free and allows a smart home user to create simple automations known as recipes. In this way users can have simple triggers which cause an action to happen. For instance, you could have an Energenie light switch in your kitchen which is physically connected to the main light in the kitchen but by using IFTTT you could have this switch also turn on your under cabinet lights which are connected to a Sonoff smart socket. The only limit with automations is your imagination when using IFTTT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598027017209-UE930MN2GL25S4OQB2I6/Raspberry_Pi_4_Model_B_-_Side.jpg Integrations - Raspberry Pi and APIs The Raspberry Pi is a single board computer. These work perfectly as a starting point for the more complex integrations that may not be able to be achieved using other alternatives. The Pi gives you the ultimate flexibility for your smart home and can be used for making commands to APIs. An API is an interface used to control devices in which you can use a command line to issue calls to a specific device. For instance, you could use the Energenie API to turn on a light switch when a button on your website is clicked. Using a Pi really puts you into the driver’s seat and the possibilities of what can be done are endless. We have used a few Pi’s in our smart home setup to complete a number of projects. To read more on these projects click the link below. https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/insta daily 0.75 2024-01-26 https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2024-02-22 https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/media-solutions daily 0.75 2020-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598025936730-F4D6ZJPHWWDTXC9B7DIV/jonas-leupe-dZmNJKFDuVI-unsplash.jpg Media Solutions - Streaming Services There are many media streaming services out there today. From Netflix to Disney+, there is something for everyone. These services are paid for either on a monthly or annual basis but the media content that is available is vast. To find out more about each of these services click the link below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1597940133351-F4WK910O2149DG6A9QOU/10854989_10153087805517859_704349144447126597_o.jpg Media Solutions - Plex Plex is a free media server which allows you to have all your media in one place and accessable at all times. The software runs in the background of the computer where you have your media stored. The server interface is then accessed like a website through a browser. You can add different media types for items like movies, home videos, vacation photos, and music. almost any media items can be grouped however you want them to be. Giving the ultimate in flexibility for all your media. Within Plex, grouped media is known as a library and sources are added to this libraries to provide content. Once the sources are added Plex will scan these source regularly for new media to add to the library. Plex has apps for Android and iOS as well as specialised apps for smart TVs and streaming devices such as Roku devices and Amazon Fire sticks. The mobile apps allow media to be accessed outside of your smart home so you can have all your media with you wherever you go. Once you have created an account, you can download the media server software package using the link below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1597940200346-KXWB6EF33PV2SG2USECX/spotify-temp-thumbnail-2.png Media Solutions - Spotify Spotify is our recommendation when it comes to music streaming providers. It has a vast array of genres and it is rare to ask Alexa to play a track or music by an artist that isn't available on spotify. Spotify is by no means the only provider out there though. If you have Amazon Prime then you may already have access to Amazon Prime Music which works perfectly with Alexa. Although occasionally, some services have been found to be lacking when it comes to some more obscure artists and tracks. Spotify is a paid for service and an account is required if you wish to use it with Alexa. If you are an Audiophile, you may also want to consider Amazon Music HD especially if you are interested in the Amazon Echo Studio devices. The Alexa app allows you to group devices together so that you can play music from different echo devices at the same time. To learn more about Spotify and what it has to offer click the link below. https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/smart-home-solutions daily 0.75 2020-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598020260049-P19134ZYO8PFHZIFNLBM/Yonomi%2B-%2BMiHome%2BLogo.png Smart Home Solutions - Energenie Mi|Home We have used Energenie products in our Smart Home since the day we started on this journey and can definitely say that they are both reliable and affordable. Energenie Mi|Home is one of many providers of smart home devices on the market today but we have yet to find another brand that sells a range of smart home products that are both dependable and are a reasonable price. The Mi|Home range has products such as smart light switches, sockets, whole home energy meters, and smart socket adaptors. They also sell motion sensors and contact sensors that can be added to the Mi|Home app and set to control any other smart home device. The devices are controlled through a hub and use radio frequency to interact. These products also connect into IFTTT to allow for cross platform control. The devices can also be controlled through Alexa using voice commands. To see the full range of Energenie Mi|Home products use the link below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598021754545-3DUUF8ORNUE2MVDTU2F5/download.png Smart Home Solutions - Sonoff Sonoff devices are mostly wifi controlled which means that there is no need for a hub to control them which is good. However by using WiFi, another device will be added to your network. Too many of these additions can slow down your wifi network. If you are considering using more than 10 wireless devices, You should consider investing in a decent network router. Sonoff produce devices such as the Sonoff Basic, which can be seen in my blog posts, light switches, thermal and humidity controlled switches as well as contact sensors For more information about the sonoff range click the link below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598021578625-QZZ17PPEQU0YQV8SCS3H/grant-ritchie-n_wXNttWVGs-unsplash.jpg Smart Home Solutions - Amazon Echo Echo devices are the “ears” of the smart home. They enable you to control devices in your home with simple voice commands. Voice assistants have been the catalyst to make smart homes achievable for everyone. Read more about the Echo range and the features using the link below… https://www.smarthomemaker.co.uk/streaming-services daily 0.75 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598523569920-ABBU2GJTS3GJR29HUL3A/disneyplus-logo-maxw-1152-990x654.jpg Streaming services - Disney+ Disney+ is the youngest of all the streaming services listed here however as it is provided by Disney it has a plethora of content. Disney own Pixar, Marvel films, LucusArts and National Geographic. This means that content is not only provided by Disney but also by the other companies that it owns. This makes it the steaming service of choice for many. Before Disney+ was released, Disney begun to remove its content from other platforms so that it could be the sole provider of Disney owned media. This means that you won’t find disney, Marvel Pixar, Star Wars or NatGeo content in any other streaming services. Disney + can be streamed on up to 10 devices at a time. To find out more about disney+ and start your free trial use the link below… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3e8bb97556737210433b5a/1598523883074-CLPQKIEIXBTN7XET4DJ2/Netflix-5.jpg Streaming services - NetFlix NetFlix is one of the original online video streaming services and tends to be the service that most people think of when talking about steaming services. The content for the service is good and there are a large number of NetFlix original series that aren’t available on any other service. Netflix also provides documentaries and anime series that can be streamed to any enabled device. Netflix allows for 5 connected devices and 1 active stream at a time with their standard package. this is increased with the family package. 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