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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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Best smart plugs 2020: 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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Best security camera 2020: monitor your home and stay safe with smart wireless cameras
The best smart security cameras detect motion and sound, capture footage instantly to the cloud for viewing remotely, and help keep your property safe wherever you are
By David Nield •
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Best smart speakers 2020: 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 Alexa speakers 2020: 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 thermostat 2020: 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 2020: 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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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 •
