Smart Home

Nanoleaf Shapes Limited Edition Ultra Black Triangles Review

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A set of smart lighting panels that look as good turned off as on.

Whether it's got Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri, our list of the best smart speakers will get your smart home up and running

Govee AI Gaming Sync Box Kit Review

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A smarter way to match your lights to your games

Can the new Echo Pop beat out the iconic Echo?

Amazon announced its latest array of Echo devices this May, including the new Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) and the space-themed Echo Show 5 Kids.  Like the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) – which launched just two years ago in 2021 – the 3rd gen speaker comes in three colours with options including black, white […]

Can the new Echo Pop take over from the Echo Dot?

Amazon has unveiled its latest range of Echo smart speakers and smart displays, with a host of new-generation entry-level products. Echo Show 5 3rd Generation First on the list is the Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd generation. An update to the baby in Amazon’s smart display line-up, the new model has several improvements over the […]

Yale Smart Safe Review

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The safe that you can control from anywhere

Nanoleaf Matter Essentials Smart Lightstrip Review

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Matter compatible lightstrip brings faster control to more systems

Rather than just being another smart lighting company, WiZ is using some smart technology in its connected bulbs to add motion sensing into the mix, also launching a low-cost indoor camera for video recording. Due to launch at the end of September, WiZ is updating its app to add new home monitoring features and smart […]

Amazon is currently offering a brilliant bundle deal on the Blink Video Doorbell, with an Echo Dot …

Eufy S330 eufyCam Review

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A super-smart 4K camera with no ongoing fees

Google Wi-Fi was introduced in 2016 as a simple and easy way for users to improve their Wi-Fi coverage in their homes. If you’re suffering from slow internet connection speeds then you may want to consider investing in a Wi-Fi mesh system. Mesh systems can help expand the coverage in your home to ensure that […]

BlindsbyPost Somfy Motorised Blinds Review

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Rechargeable, automated blinds for all situations

Here's our list of all the best Amazon Echo smart devices you can buy

If there’s one smart device that’s guaranteed to make a difference in your home, it’s the smart thermostat. That’s particularly true given the rising energy prices, as smart thermostats have the power and control to help you cut costs. I have reviewed every single smart thermostat available and personally run four systems in different locations […]

SwitchBot Hub 2 Review

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Brings Matter support to the SwitchBot's products.

Bluetooth keypad adds biometric security to your home

Nanoleaf Lines Squared Review

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A great way of adding fun personalised lighting to your home

A smart plug is just about the most convenient and useful bit of kit that you can add to any smart home. From making a dumb light smart to controlling when your tools charge, a smart plug gives you control over devices that you’d normally have to adjust manually. There are plenty of different types […]

If you’ve been considering smartening up your home with an Amazon Echo device for a while, you won’t want to miss this deal on the Echo Show 8.  Amazon’s most recent 8-inch smart display has dropped to just £73.99. That’s 38% – or £46 – down from its usual £119.99 price and the cheapest we’ve […]

Meross Smart Fast Charging Power Strip MSP843P Review

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The smart power strip that can charge a laptop

Philips Hue Go Table Lamp Review

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An easy-to-recommend portable light with good battery life

Samsung has launched its own ultra-wideband chip, the Exynos Connect U100, which will help it to fu…

Arlo Pro 5 Review

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Better colour night vision make this the ultimate wireless security camera.

Philips Hue Centris Review

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A smart light that gives high brightness and spotlights for highlighting

Looking to smarten up your bedside table? Currys has just slashed a good 66% off the price of the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential, bringing the cost of the Alexa-powered clock down to just £19.99.  That’s a massive saving compared to its former £59.99 RRP. Head over to Currys today to save £40 (or two-thirds!) on […]

BT is offering a deal on the first generation Google Nest Hub, with a £49 price tag being just abou…

If you’re looking for a smart speaker capable of delivering immersive spatial audio, there are two devices that might immediately come to mind: the Apple HomePod 2 and the Amazon Echo Studio.  Both speakers earned an impressive 4.5-stars from our reviewers, but which is better?  We’ve put the HomePod 2 and the Echo Studio head-to-head […]

Amazon owned smart home manufacturer Ring has announced the new Battery Doorbell Plus, amid a storm…