01roundup2026-02-01Roundup: Best Smart Plugs for Workshops and Maker Spaces (2026) — Safety and Power Under PressureA curated roundup of smart plugs built for workshop environments: high inrush tolerance, safety interlocks and clear testability for maker spaces and small shops.Diego Alvarez· 9 min read
02design2026-01-28How to Build a Repairable Smart Outlet: Design and Supply-Chain Patterns (2026)Designing for repairability in 2026 isn't just ethics — it's business. This guide covers modular electronics, spare-part economics and reverse-logistics.Nora Sheikh· 10 min read
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04news2026-01-25News & Strategy: How Black Friday Planning Has Changed — 2026 UK Edition for Smart Home RetailersBlack Friday 2026 planning: supply chain, shelf-ready returns policies, and channel strategies for smart-socket sellers in the UK market.Gareth Hughes· 7 min read
05growth2026-01-22Advanced Strategies: Personalization at Scale for Recurring DTC Smart-Home Brands (2026)How DTC smart-home brands use personalization and lifecycle automation to increase retention and reduce returns in 2026.Oliver Grant· 10 min read
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07reviews2026-01-20Review: Portable COMM Tester Kits for Installers — What Traders and Installers Should Carry (2026)A hands-on review of portable COMM tester kits — critical tools for installers, electricians and retail technicians in 2026.Ethan Morris· 8 min read
08buyers-guide2026-01-18Buyer’s Guide: Choosing Smart Outlets for Small Rental Properties (2026)Landlords and short-stay managers: the modern smart outlet reduces bills, enforces safety and improves guest experience. Here’s what to buy in 2026.Sonia Patel· 9 min read
09parks2026-01-17Field Guide: Designing a Living Memorial Garden in Urban Parks (2026) — Plant Choices, Rituals, and SustainabilityDesign a living memorial garden that complements urban parks and city squares. Practical plant lists, rituals, and sustainability considerations for cities in 2026.city-breaks.net· Sponsored
10engineering2026-01-15How to Implement Local-First Automation on Smart Outlets — An Engineer’s Guide (2026)Step-by-step patterns for building reliable local automations for smart sockets in 2026 — design patterns, API strategies and rollback procedures.Priya Kapoor· 11 min read
11edge-ai2026-01-14Edge AI Meets Smart Sockets: Building Resilient, Private Automation for 2026 HomesIn 2026, smart sockets are finally moving computation to the edge. Learn advanced strategies for resilient on-device automation, privacy-first designs, and how installers can future-proof deployments.Omar El‑Masry· 8 min read
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13installers2026-01-14Installer Playbook 2026: Secure Smart Socket Networks for Multi‑Unit Rentals and Short‑Stay HostsMulti-unit rentals and short-stay hosts need sockets that are secure, auditable, and easy to manage at scale. This 2026 playbook covers provisioning, tenant privacy, compliance, and advanced logistics for installers.Sandeep Gokhale· 9 min read
14strategy2026-01-13Advanced Go‑To‑Market for Smart Socket Startups in 2026: Hybrid Memberships, Micro‑Drops, and Edge UXIn 2026 the winners in smart power aren't just hardware makers — they're community builders, membership designers, and edge-first UX teams. This playbook explains how to combine tokenized access, micro‑drops, and real‑time APIs into a resilient revenue engine.Maya Iskandar· 9 min read
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16field-review2026-01-13Field Review: SmartSocket Mini — Installer Notes, Packaging, and Pop‑Up Sales Tactics for 2026A field-first review of the SmartSocket Mini: how it performs for installers, how sustainable packaging affects conversions at pop‑ups, and practical pop‑up merchandising tactics that raised conversion in three real events.Derek Wu· 10 min read
17news2026-01-12News: 2026 Live-Event Safety Rules Affecting Pop-Up Retail and Product DemosHow the 2026 live-event safety updates change the economics of demo booths, pop-up retail and in-person product testing for smart home vendors.Aisha Noor· 6 min read
18FinOps2026-01-17FinOps & Cache: Cost Forecasting and Cache Strategy for Cloud Platforms in 2026A tactical guide for engineering and finance teams: combine advanced cost forecasting with modern cache strategies to cut cloud bills without harming SLAs.various.cloud· Sponsored
19micro-retail2026-01-12Smart Socket Bundles: How Micro‑Retailers and Makers Monetize Power in 2026In 2026, power is more than electrons — it's a product, a service, and a conversion lever. This deep-dive shows how small shops, pop‑ups, and makers use smart socket bundles to increase AOV, simplify logistics, and create resilient micro‑retail experiences.Dr. Rafael Mendes· 8 min read
20installers2026-01-12Field Report: Rapid Deployment of Smart Power for Installers and Pop‑Up Events (2026)Installers and event teams in 2026 need playbooks for rapid, safe, and legally robust smart power deployments. This field report captures proven workflows, incident automation, and liability considerations for fast-turn pop‑up installs.Jonah E. Patel· 9 min read
