Articles & Guides

How to set up a smart bulb

One of the best ways to begin your smart home journey is with smart lighting. Here's how.

How To Install A Dashcam

Learn how to install a dashcam with this easy step-by-step guide from Jaycar. Get the best tips and advice on how to install your dashcam correctly.

OBDs explained

An OBD device can give you valuable insights into how your car is running.

Our Top 5 Gifts for Mum

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we’re here to make spoiling her at home easy with our favourite Mother’s Day gift ideas.

Boss-level Bluetooth® tricks

There's more to Bluetooth® than meets the eye. Here are some uses you may not know about.

Safe Soldering for Kids

Learning to solder is a great way to help kids develop their motor skills and allow them to create and fix things.

Put Together a Periscope

Peep out of your sofa submarine or into a sibling’s room with this easy-to-make classic.

Free Colouring Book

Keep your children entertained and creative at home with this free collection of colouring-in artwork to print and enjoy at home.

Saving the day with two-part putty

Fixing broken electronics is easy – and it can save a repairable device from ending up in landfill.

Smart home hacks to make Mum's day

Looking for a thoughtful gift for mum? We look at some of our favourite home automation hacks to help you create her dream smart home.

The best new Arduino compatible modules explained

Expand the horizons of your prototyping with one of these phenomenal new modules.

Code a simple animation

Make your own stories, games and animations with this block-based visual programming website. It's easy – we'll show you how.

How to set up your ideal ergonomic workspace

Everyday aches and pains don't have to be a fact of life – prioritise your health with these tips to optimise your workspace

5 handy hacks for videoconferencing

Blitz your next online meeting instead of being 'that person' who's annoying everyone else with incidental noise or family members walking past in the background.

Legacy Adaptors & Interfaces

Check out our top 5 list of converters and interfaces to save you money or save the day.

Vision statement

Discover what all the fancy-sounding features of a sophisticated Wi-Fi security camera are actually good for

Results may vary

Discover how different environmental factors can cause changes in resistance

Drone Rules

They're popular, affordable and fun to fly, but are you using them legally?

Motion aside

Ever wondered why a PIR (passive infra-red) sensor is so good at detecting movement?

Warm reception

Discover the best TV antennas for your home with Jaycar. Learn about the different types of antennas and how to choose the right one for your needs.