Smart Home
The latest Smart Home breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at T3
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Tapo L530 smart bulb review: TP-Link’s affordable and reliable smart lighting option
Setup can be a little fiddly, but these versatile colour bulbs still deliver a strong smart lighting
By Tim Gee Published
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EZVIZ’s new indoor security camera has full coverage and AI detection – and it’s under £70!
EZVIZ debuts new security camera with advanced features and an affordable price tag
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Ring’s Familiar Faces feature arrives in the UK to help recognise who’s at your door
Smarter notifications are coming to your Ring doorbell
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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Dreame's first-ever smart locks are seriously advanced – but not everyone can get them yet
We've been waiting for months
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Govee’s new smart lightwall is going to make any gathering feel like an epic party
Don't worry – it is portable
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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3 affordable smart sensors that will hugely improve your smart home setup
Each one is impressively capable for the price
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Aqara's new smart thermostat is the first to support Apple’s Adaptive Temperature feature
It's one of the most impressive smart thermostats we've ever seen
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Alexa+ just upgraded one of my favourite Echo Show features – and I can’t stop using it
Yet another reason why we’re enjoying using Alexa+...
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Xiaomi takes on SwitchBot with a smart curtain opener that's quieter than ever
It can be controlled via a number of different ways
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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3 reasons I’ll never use wired outdoor security cameras again after switching to solar
It's completely changed my smart home setup
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Aqara’s new smart sensor is its most advanced yet – and it's finally available to buy
The Multi-State Sensor (P100) first launched at CES
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Best dehumidifier 2026: beat damp and mould
Tackle damp like a pro with the best dehumidifiers for home use
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Reolink’s new security camera has a seriously impressive solar panel – and it’s subscription free
Reolink’s new security camera has AI smarts but it’s the solar panel I’m most impressed by
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I’ve been using Alexa+ for two weeks – here are 3 things that stood out most
It's hard not to be impressed
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Wiser 2nd Gen smart home heating review: pretty much plug and play
Easy setup and a slick experience
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
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Home Assistant’s latest update helps older gadgets integrate with your smart home
The update is available to download now
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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This Google Gemini upgrade just made it easier to change the colour of your smart lights
“Change the light to the colour of the ocean” – Google’s Expressive Lighting upgrade is here
By Bethan Morgan Published
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3 smart outdoor plugs you need for entertaining in your garden
Upgrade your garden entertainment with these smart outdoor plugs from Tapo, Philips Hue and Meross
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA’s latest lighting launch proves great design doesn’t have to cost a fortune
Both lamps combine premium materials with multi-functional features
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Matter's latest update is about to transform how your smart cameras and doorbells work
It builds on Matter 1.5, which arrived in November last year
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Shelly's new smart home sensor can detect multiple people in the same room
It's one of the most advanced smart sensors we've seen so far
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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IKEA is quietly discontinuing a popular smart bulb range – and stock may not last long
Shoppers are being encouraged to “secure their favourites” now
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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7 smart home launches from March 2026, featuring Alexa+, IKEA and Govee
T3’s smart home experts pick their favourite smart home launches from March
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Ring debuts its sharpest battery-powered video doorbells yet – but it’s the price you’ll love
Ring introduces new line-up of 2K and 4K battery video doorbells
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA launches smart light that's identical to one of Philips Hue's – but it's only £4
It's dimmable and offers several dynamic lighting modes
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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“Access has never been smarter or faster” – Nuki debuts smart lock keypad for electronic doors
Nuki marks a ‘world’s first’ with its new Aliro-certified keypad
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Calling all renters – Ring just turned its Intercom into a video doorbell with these new features
Ring just updated its Intercom with a whole host of new features
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Got the Alexa+ rollout email but still waiting for the update? Here’s why
The recent news has left many people eagerly waiting
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Arlo just made it easier to react to threats to your home with new Emergency SOS button
Arlo just updated its AI warning system with an emergency SOS button
By Bethan Morgan Last updated
