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Latest news
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These new Philips Hue outdoor lights should be on your 2021 garden plans
Paint entire outside walls with millions of colours
By Carrie Marshall •
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The best cheap Ring Video Doorbell deals for January 2021
See who's at the door from anywhere with these best cheap Ring Video Doorbell deals on wired and wireless camera doorbells
By Aimée Bradshaw •
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The best Google Nest deals for January 2021
Google Nest smart speakers can be yours right now for a fantastic price, from the smaller Google Nest Mini to the big Google Home Max, and Google Nest Hub smart screens
By Robert Jones •
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Amazon Ring smart cameras hacked as user told "tonight you die"
Ring faces class action lawsuit after dozens of devices hacked
By Shabana Arif •
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Philips Hue plans a happy Hue year with new dimmers and outdoor lights
Deck the walls with lights of colour, tra la la la la la la la la
By Carrie Marshall •
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Google hands audio crown to Echo Studio as it kills the Home Max
Google's hi-fi focused smart speaker is being 'retired', but existing units will keep working
By Matthew Bolton •
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Logitech Circle View Doorbell uses Apple tech to take on Ring
The smart video doorbell that’s been designed exclusively for Apple users
By Carrie Marshall •
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Google Home and Apple team up for multi-room tag team to take down Sonos and Bose
Google has finally added support for a key Apple feature to its smart speakers
By Mike Stubbs •
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Amazon Sidewalk: what is it, and how to opt out if you want
Sidewalk is a new feature in the latest Echos that's made for long-distance wireless communication – REALLY long distance
By Carrie Marshall •
Latest features
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Best smart security devices 2021: what they do, and which ones to buy
The best smart security devices make it easier to know your home is safe wherever you are. We'll tell you where to start, and what the best buys are
By Matthew Bolton •
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Best outdoor wireless security cameras 2021: battery-powered peace of mind
Get eyes on your perimeter without drilling too deep into your walls with the best wireless cameras
By Alex Cox •
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Should you buy the Tado Smart Radiator Thermostat?
Tado goes beyond the smart and into the realm of genius – but is smartening up your radiators the right move for your home?
By Alex Cox •
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Best smart home kit of CES 2021: the finest new upgrades you can make to your home
Build your smart home brick-by-brick with 2021's smartest new equipment - from doorbells to robot assistants and beyond
By Alex Cox •
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Best smart thermostat 2021: stay warm and save money
The best smart thermostats and smart radiator valves from Nest, Hive, Tado and more
By David Nield •
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Best cheap security camera 2021: the best wireless cameras under £50
With the best cheap smart security cameras, keeping an eye on your property is a no-brainer
By David Nield •
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Best Alexa speakers 2021: Amazon-powered smart speakers for all budgets
Fill your home with the best Amazon Alexa speakers, from the living room to the kitchen to the garden
By Alex Cox •
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Best smart speakers 2021: the best Amazon Echo, Google Nest and other picks for you
Whether you're after the best Alexa speakers, the best Google Assistant speakers, or any other smart speaker, here are our top picks
By David Nield •
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Best smart sensors 2021: protect your home the smart way
Whether it's detecting motion or checking air quality, these are the best smart sensors to link your home with your phone
By Robert Jones •
Latest reviews
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Apple HomePod mini review: the best small smart speaker for sound quality
The HomePod mini is adorable, sounds excellent for the size, and is solid value, but remains strongly Apple-centric
By Matthew Bolton •
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Google Nest Audio review: a better-sounding Google Assistant smart speaker
The Nest Audio is Google's new mid-price smart speaker, but is it overshadowed by the new Amazon Echo?
By Matthew Bolton •
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Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus review: the most flexible camera doorbell
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus adds better motion detection, new privacy options, and a clever new Pre-Roll pre-recording feature
By Matthew Bolton •
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Blink Mini review: impressive home security coverage on a budget
The Blink Mini could be the best budget security camera out there
By David Nield •
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Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) and Echo Dot with Clock review: cheap Alexa is better than ever
The 4th gen Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock excel in most areas
By David Nield •
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Amazon Echo (4th gen) review: another hit for Alexa, but this time it's a ball
The new Amazon Echo is the best yet for features, but it's not necessarily the best smart speaker for everyone
By David Nield •
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Ezviz C3N review: a budget Wi-Fi outdoor security cam with great night vision
The Ezviz C3N is a cheap security camera that's packed with features and can stand up to the weather
By Alex Cox •
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance review: a Google Assistant smart speaker with serious hi-fi chops
The Beosound Balance is a smart speaker packed with ingenious tech, but is it worth the high price?
By Matthew Bolton •
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Yale Conexis L1 review: the ideal DIY front door smart lock
Say goodbye to physical keys: the Yale Conexis L1 is a smart multi-point lock with NFC, Bluetooth, and serious style
By Alex Cox •
