Tyler Steane completed a BSc in Applied Physics and a BEng (Honours) in Electronic and Communications Engineering in 2015 at RMIT University in Melbourne.

In 2016, he began work on a MEng in electrical and electronic Engineering. In Feb 2017 his work was recommended for a PhD program and he will re-enrol into the PhD program in mid 2017. His research is focused on home automation and how ubiquitous smart homes might be realised.