The end of the year is the time to pack up the boxes… and to see what really captured everyone’s attention on Maison & Domotique. Not the “trendy” topics on paper: those that you actually opened, shared, and reread when it was time to make a decision. And in 2025, there is a very clear common thread: you want a home that is simpler to manage, more economical, and above all, less dependent on vague promises. Concrete, measurable, “it works for me.” That’s exactly the DNA of the site.
Energy: 2025 was the year of “I want to understand and master”
If we had to keep only one word for 2025, it would be “management.” You are no longer just looking to “consume less”; you want to know where the electricity goes, when to act, and with which levers to pull. And of course, topics around the meter, tariffs, and storage have been a hit.
The most telling example is the interest in Linky tracking and detailed measurement, with the article on Somfy unveiling a consumption sensor for Linky.
Somfy unveils its consumption sensor for Linky: the smart tool to track watts and reduce the bill
You can clearly feel the need: to no longer manage blindly, and to put numbers on impressions (“I feel like it’s consuming more,” “I don’t understand this bill,”…).
In the same vein, many of you have been looking for answers about Tempo and the organization of usages, with this highly read article on the change of off-peak hours on November 1 for Tempo subscribers.
Subscribers Tempo: change of off-peak hours on November 1st?
This is typically the kind of subject that seems administrative… until a misunderstanding translates into euros, every month.
And then 2025 is also the year when home storage made a huge impact on your readings. Three articles stood out strongly, each with a different angle.
First, the arrival of new chemistries that intrigue and reassure, such as the 10 kWh sodium-ion battery from Freen. The topic is no longer reserved for enthusiasts: more and more of you are comparing durability, safety, installation constraints, and economic coherence.
Freen launches into residential storage with a 10 kWh sodium-ion battery!
Next, the “consumer-grade” storage that is taking shape, with the BYD domestic battery. When such an installed player invites itself into the home, it’s understandable why curiosity is growing. Many are looking for a system that inspires long-term trust, with a more structured ecosystem.
BYD, the Chinese giant, presents its latest innovation: a high-energy-density home battery
Finally, the autonomy like “electric station + house,” with very consulted tests, including the Lanpwr 2400 Pro that reinjects, and the EcoFlow Stream Ultra AC Pro test. What appeals in this format is the practical side: you connect, you see how it works, you quickly understand whether it fits your needs.
LANPWR 2400 PRO Review: The Power Station That Re-Injects Your Solar Energy Without Complex Installation
Test Ecoflow Stream Ultra & AC Pro : electric autonomy has never been this simple
And to go even further into self-consumption, you have favored the “battery + solar” solutions designed for accessible installations, such as the Anker Solarbank 3 Pro and the Zendure SolarFlow 800. Two different approaches, but with a shared expectation: to gain independence without turning the house into a permanent construction site (and without needing to reread three manuals every season…).
Test Solarbank 3 Pro by Anker: power, simplicity, and AI at the service of your electricity bill
Testing the Zendure SolarFlow 800: The revolutionary microinverter that will transform your solar installation in 2025
Home Automation: less imposed cloud, more local control
This year, one topic resonated strongly: keeping control over your system. And here, Homey clearly created a little shock, with the arrival of the Homey Self-Hosted Server, which was very consulted.
Homey Self-Hosted Server arrives: Homey on Raspberry Pi, Docker, Synology, Proxmox…
This is not just a “geeky” announcement. Behind it, there is a real fundamental question: home automation must remain usable even when a service changes its conditions, when a connection drops, or when you simply want to avoid depending on an online account to turn on a lamp. Said like that, it’s almost obvious… yet, we have all experienced it at least once. This year was particularly marked by announcements of product discontinuations or company bankruptcies, leaving users with useless products. Thus, the question of dependency is more important than ever.
In the same spirit, Home Assistant continues to take a huge place in your habits. Proof with this article that performed very well: test Home Assistant for free without installing anything. An accessible Home Assistant version for everyone without any installation, which we made available so that anyone can quickly test this home automation solution.
It’s a perfect “bridge” for those who hesitate: no risk, no equipment to buy right away, just enough to get an idea and understand the logic.
Try Home Assistant for free, without installing anything!
AI arrives in the house… but you want concrete uses
AI has been everywhere in 2025, but you haven’t clicked for the buzz. What interests you is when AI integrates into tools you are already using, and when it can genuinely simplify daily life.
This is exactly why the article on Google Home welcoming Gemini was read so extensively. Behind the title, there is a simple promise: less friction. Asking for a more “human” action, grouping commands, better understanding a request, even anticipating routines… if done well, it can become very powerful.
Google Home welcomes Gemini: a completely redesigned application
High-tech at home: mini PCs, smartphones, and “good foundations”
2025 confirmed one thing: you like stable, discreet, and versatile solutions. Mini PCs are an excellent example. They can do everything, especially running services at home without wasting watts or space.
The test of the NiPoGi E1 was a hit, and the NiPoGi AM06 Pro followed a similar trajectory.
NiPoGi E1 test: the Mini PC that consumes less power than a light bulb but virtualizes like a server!
Telecommuting, Home Lab or Light Gaming: this Mini PC NiPoGi AM06 Pro does it all (and without noise) [Test]
This type of machine is often the “silent heart” of a connected home: home automation server, Docker, light storage, monitoring, or a simple family PC that doesn’t take up half the desk. You are looking for real feedback, not a copied-and-pasted technical sheet, and that’s great news: that’s exactly what you come here for!
And then, a computer is not used alone: it connects to hardware, screens, and interfaces. It’s no coincidence that many of you were also very interested in the test of the Philips 49B2U6903CH.
Philips 49B2U6903CH: the complete test of the ultrawide designed for professionals
A big screen designed for working (and managing your home) speaks to many: energy supervision, cameras, dashboards, remote work… the domestic control station becomes a real piece of the puzzle.
On the smartphone side, one topic also attracted a lot of attention: should you buy or not? The article “Samsung Galaxy S25: yes or no” clearly spoke to those who want to decide quickly, without getting drowned in marketing hype.
And somewhere, it makes sense: the smartphone is the number 1 interface of the connected home. If the device is good (battery life, connectivity, stability), everything else becomes more enjoyable.
Samsung Galaxy S25: what’s wrong with the new flagship (and why I won’t be switching)
Finally, the home is not just about sensors and automation. It’s also about pleasure, comfort… and sometimes the little “Saturday night cinema.” You read a lot about the projector Yaber L2S Full HD JBL.
Yaber L2S Review: The Full HD Projector with JBL Sound That Redefines Entry-Level
As you can see, the high-tech “pleasure” remains a real topic, especially when it integrates well into a connected home (light scenes, blinds, audio, and bam, the session is launched).
Security and access: connected locks become a real choice of life
Security is a constant theme, but 2025 confirms a shift: we are no longer talking about a gadget. A well-integrated connected lock offers daily comfort, and often less stress (keys, duplicates, teenagers forgetting… we know the deal).
The test of the Nuki Smart Lock Pro has been one of the essentials.
Nuki Smart Lock Pro test: the connected lock that will convince you!
What attracts attention is the balance between installation, reliability, integrations, and real usage: opening remotely, managing temporary access, automating opening upon arrival, or checking that everything is securely closed when you have already left (yes, it feels like experience…).
Electric mobility: the “small” installation that changes everything
We talk a lot about panels, batteries, high power. But sometimes, the real trigger is a well-chosen detail. And the installation of a reinforced socket is part of that.
The article on the installation of the Legrand Green’Up socket has been highly consulted.
We’ve installed the Legrand Green’up plug: the secret to recharging your little electric car twice as fast!
There is a simple expectation: to do things properly, safely, with a practical result in daily life. And this is exactly what this type of solution brings: a reliable base before thinking of wall boxes or heavy construction.
The automated garden has exploded… and the robot mower has become a “real” tech product
Home automation is moving beyond the home. In 2025, the garden has taken a huge share of readings, and certain tests have immediately stood out, notably the test of the Mammotion Yuka and the test of the Navimow X3.
Complete test of the Mammotion Yuka: the robot lawn mower that even collects leaves!
Navimow X3: the ultra-comprehensive test of a super-powered robotic lawn mower (10,000 m²!)
This success is no coincidence. A robot mower is not just “saving time.” It’s also reclaiming your weekends, having a tidy garden without thinking about it, and avoiding the chore when it’s 33°C in the shade. And as soon as we touch on the garden, we also touch on very concrete topics: boundaries, narrow passages, slopes, obstacles, reliability in daily life. In short: real experience, once again.
Let’s not forget the test of Aiper’s Irrisense, which intelligently automates garden watering.
What your readings say about 2026
When we put all these articles side by side, the picture becomes quite clear. You want solutions that are easy to manage, that last over time, and that serve you every day. Energy remains a major obsession (and given the pricing changes, it’s hard to fault you!). Home storage is democratizing at high speed. Home automation platforms are looking to free themselves from the cloud, or at least offer credible alternatives. AI is settling in, but you maintain the proper reflex: “okay, but what does it serve in my home?”.
And then there’s something I love to see in these rankings: you read as much about “gear” tests as you do about practical topics and structuring announcements. This means the site is fulfilling its role well: helping you choose while also understanding, and staying in control of the system.
See you next year to see if 2026 will be the year of finally mature Matter, even more accessible batteries, or the big return of local-first everywhere. In the meantime, thank you for your loyalty… and for your clicks (let’s be honest, it’s always a pleasure!).
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