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Should you buy the Amazon Smart Plug: is this the right smart plug for you?
The Amazon Smart Plug adds Alexa control to any device, but is it the right option for your needs? We'll take you through it
By David Nield •
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Nanoleaf takes on Philips Hue with low-priced smart bulbs and light strips
Nanoleaf Essentials colourful bulbs are more affordable than many rivals, and they're just as practical and useful
By Carrie Marshall •
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Philips Hue is about to lose its Nest integration: here's what you need to know
It should be temporary and it shouldn’t put you off Hue smart bulbs as a Nest user
By Carrie Marshall •
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Apple AirTags reveal video shows off a compact tracker that oozes style
AirTags production has finished and the launch date could be as soon as next month
By Shabana Arif •
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Prime Day Ring Video Doorbell deal: save you up to HALF PRICE – now starting from $69.99!
You could get a Ring Video Doorbell 3 with Amazon Echo Show 5 for just $149.99 total, and lots more options
By Matthew Bolton •
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$99/£99 HomePod Mini aims to blow away Amazon Echo and Nest Audio
Will the smaller HomePod rival the bigger competition?
By Michelle Rae Uy •
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Ring Prime Day deal saves you 20% on the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
This totally wireless security camera is the perfect home security upgrade, especially with $20 off!
By Matthew Bolton •
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Amazon's new Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro mesh routers are built for home working and smart control
New Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi systems are faster than ever, and have a Zigbee smart home control hub built in
By Matthew Bolton •
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Google Pixel 5 and cheaper Pixel 4a 5G launched with new camera lens and slick Android features
Google also showed off the Nest Audio and Chromecast with Google TV at its September event
By Shabana Arif •
Latest features
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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 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 •
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Best smart plugs 2021: add app and Alexa control to any socket
The best smart plugs mean if you can plug it in, you can turn it on with your smartphone or voice – top picks from TP-Link, Philips Hue, D-Link and more
By Robert Jones •
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Amazon Echo (4th gen) vs Echo Dot (4th gen): which new Alexa speaker is best for you?
Alexa is round and always around: which of Amazon's new Echo devices will win the battle of the balls?
By Alex Cox •
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Amazon Echo (4th gen) vs Amazon Echo (3rd gen): Everything that's new in the latest Echo
Do you stick or twist when it comes to the Echo speakers?
By David Nield •
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Should you buy the Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition on Prime Day?
What makes the Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition different – and is it worth spending extra over a regular Echo Dot?
By Alex Cox •
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Arlo Pro 3 vs Blink XT2: which wireless security camera is right for you?
It's the clash of the cameras, as Netgear's Arlo Pro 3 goes head to head with Amazon's Blink XT 2 for the ultimate prize: the chance to help you secure your perimeter
By Alex Cox •
Latest reviews
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Arlo Pro 3 review: advanced smart security cameras made easy, and a T3 Award winner
Arlo Pro 3 is an excellent multi-camera smart security system with flexible features, but it may be overkill for some
By Matthew Bolton •
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Imou Ranger IQ review: a cheap smart security camera packed with features
The Imou Ranger IQ has just about every smart security feature you could want, but is it maybe overstuffed?
By Matthew Bolton •
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Google Home review: does it beat Amazon Echo?
Unless you want a pub quiz mate or need integration with Google Music and Chromecast, you're better off asking Alexa
By Duncan Bell •
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Nest Learning Thermostat review
Google's clever thermostat keeps getting smarter
By T3 Online •
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Amazon Echo review: Amazon's main Echo gets cheaper, Alexa gets better
While Alexa is improving all the time and the Amazon Echo is great value for money, those looking for top-notch audio quality will be disappointed
By Dan Grabham •
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Amazon Echo Plus review: is this a better choice than the main Echo?
If you want more than one Echo in your home, make sure this is the main one
By Dan Grabham •
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Sonos Beam: the best soundbar you can get under £400
The Sonos Beam is compact, easy to set up and sounds excellent – and with Alexa and multi-room music streaming, it's a feature-packed smart speaker too
By Duncan Bell •
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Nest Cam IQ review: Nest cam is the best cam but boy does it cost
If you want to see your kids, pets and burglars in pristine full HD, including at night, with intelligent alerts, look no further
By Duncan Bell •
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Heat Genius: drag your old copper pipes into the 21st century
Once you try it, you won’t want to go back.
By Dean Evans •
