Smart Home
The latest Smart Home breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at T3
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Your Echo Dot speaker just got a lot more cheerful, thanks to this Alexa+ personality upgrade
Amazon just added three personalities for Alexa+ so your Echo Dot speaker is happier than ever
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I didn't think I'd ever want a smart trash can – until Dreame made this
Now we're talking
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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I’ve had an in-depth look at IKEA’s new launches – here are my February favourites
Each one is as stylish as it is affordable
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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“Alexa, what’s in my hand?” This underrated Echo Show feature makes your smart display more accessible
This Echo Show feature has been around for years but it’s still one of the best
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I’ve tested smart home gadgets for years – this is the easiest video doorbell to install
It's a no brainer really
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue's new outdoor smart lights have finally arrived – but I've found some that are already on sale
Grab a discount before they disappear forever!
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Watch out, Amazon Echo – OpenAI’s rumoured smart speaker could have a camera
OpenAI has released more plans for its own smart speaker – but will it compete with Apple and Amazon?
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I've tested countless smart home hubs, but this one sets a new standard for style
It's perfect for smart home enthusiasts who want more flexibility
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue finally launches 3 new outdoor smart lights after months of rumours
We were only expecting one... but three have arrived instead
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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I spent two weeks with IKEA’s £5 smart bulb – and it’s way better than you’d expect
Now this is how to grow your smart home on a budget
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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IKEA’s latest Matter-compatible smart home gadget has been leaked – here's all you need to know
It's appeared on the Thread Group’s product database.
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue's cheapest lightstrip is finally available to buy – here's how much it costs
We've been waiting since last September!
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Arlo Pro 6 review: top quality video and AI smarts, but it's going to cost you
An excellent home security video camera, but not the cheapest
By David Nield Published
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Shelly unveils smart diffuser that fragrances your home while repelling mosquitoes
There are 12 premium scents to choose from
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Eufy unveils smart smoke alarm that silences with a quick tap
It joins a lineup of three other smart sensors revealed this week
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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This hidden Alexa feature means you’ll never have to shout at your Echo Show again
Tired of saying ‘Alexa’? Then you’ll love this underrated feature
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Swann’s new EliteX security system gives you a choice of cameras – and there’s no subscription fees
Swann announces new EliteX cameras with 6K resolution and customisable detection
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Eufy unveils smart sensor that automatically detects the sound of breaking glass
Only a handful of brands have started offering dedicated sensors like this
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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This is the worst place to put your smart thermostat, according to an energy expert
It could be costing you a lot of money
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Eufy unveils new smart motion sensor with an impressive 5-year battery life
It's appeared on Amazon
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th gen, 2025) review: a sleek redesign that actually delivers
Could this be the strongest Echo Show yet?
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Hate saying ‘Hey Google’ to your Nest devices? This ‘hidden’ feature means you don’t have to
Did you know about this Google Nest feature?
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA Timmerflotte review: a budget-friendly sensor that monitors your home environment
Now this is proof that smart home tech doesn’t have to be expensive
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Ring cancels partnership with Flock after backlash – what this means for its Search Party feature
Ring and Flock call off partnership but not for the reason you’d think
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I’ve tested the entire Philips Hue smart lighting lineup – here are the 3 actually worth your money
A few of these choices might surprise you
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Your smart home is leaking money – try these 9 no drama settings to cut waste
Your smart home might not be acting as "smart" as it could be...
By Max Slater-Robins Published
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Philips Hue is set to upgrade your Lucca lights – but not in the way you’d expect
Your Philips Hue Lucca lights are getting a great bulb upgrade
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I think I've found the easiest self-install smart lock – and it's from Xiaomi
It's designed to work alongside your existing lock
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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How to connect your IKEA smart home gadgets to Amazon Alexa
I've done the trial and error so you don't have to
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
