<![CDATA[ Latest from T3 AU in Smart-home ]]> https://www.t3.com/au/home-living/smart-home Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:52 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 7 smart home launches from April 2026, featuring Ring, Govee, Aqara and more ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/smart-home-launches-april-2026 2qvQbXeGPmZze5wkFE63PY Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips Hue’s SpatialAware is finally here, and it takes your smart light set-up to the next level ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/philips-hues-spatialaware-is-finally-here-and-it-takes-your-smart-light-set-up-to-the-next-level VBSVknqaQX9XFcnZkskQ85 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Govee launches advanced smart ceiling light with unique lighting effects ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/govee-launches-advanced-smart-ceiling-light-with-unique-lighting-effects L3qXHagW85wYZ5JqiuLwmK Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:23:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Samsung's new robot companion the future for AI assistants? ]]> https://www.t3.com/tech/ai/is-samsungs-new-robot-companion-the-future-for-ai-assistants i3gajQkxru4cPiJvCqB3ea Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wyze BR30 smart bulb review: An affordable smart bulb that's a breeze to install ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/wyze-br30-smart-bulb-review-affordable-smart-bulbs-that-are-a-breeze-to-install hLRasXkmRyFC4gc9BrsKbH Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hive Thermostat review: Smart heating control that tracks your spending ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/hive-thermostat-review-smart-heating-control-that-tracks-your-spending v2BVWJivpbsF6QrRAUScRm Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple's new boss could introduce six "new product categories" – here's what to expect ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/apples-new-boss-could-introduce-six-new-product-categories-heres-what-to-expect vyw5jzG6yuPhoK9uVHrCHg Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ WiZ takes on Philips Hue with its own smart 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https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ive-been-waiting-3-months-for-govees-first-ever-solar-outdoor-smart-lights-and-theyre-finally-here YdvG95snwHhckMV9Dv32SW Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:02:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google upgrades Gemini for Home so you can chat with Gemini for longer ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/google-upgrades-gemini-for-home-so-you-can-chat-with-gemini-for-longer 28FvCznYeaz64VbXreD5Qb Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tapo’s new smart security camera packs PTZ and dual lenses into a tiny design ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/tapos-new-smart-security-camera-packs-ptz-and-dual-lenses-into-a-tiny-design Kipz3CuEvrp9nXuTPgoweU Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:44:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tado’s multi-home feature just made it easier to control your smart thermostats – and it won’t cost extra ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/tados-multi-home-feature-makes-it-easy-to-control-smart-thermostats-and-it-wont-cost-extra 5SgqQ2FSFFAUbyHvfeP2WB Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:02:04 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:03:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your IKEA smart home devices just got a handy upgrade, thanks to Samsung SmartThings ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ikea-samsung-smartthings-integration-upgrade vWxAsaHEjuicApx9PSGFia Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:01:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Apple HomePod has ‘hidden’ controls that you might like using more than Siri ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/your-apple-homepod-has-hidden-controls-that-you-might-like-using-more-than-siri cDnpPpUSDzQUBQaCRE8M54 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ecobee is changing its subscriptions, and you could be losing a handy feature ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ecobee-is-changing-its-subscriptions-and-you-could-be-losing-a-handy-feature g7qeDuBVcsNMPrh5giWHqJ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tapo L530 smart bulb review: TP-Link’s affordable and reliable smart lighting option ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/tapo-l530-smart-bulb-review-tp-links-affordable-and-reliable-smart-lighting-option aqsxgs6jF9sXsGcMNntu66 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ EZVIZ’s new indoor security camera has full coverage and AI detection – and it’s under £70! ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ezvizs-new-indoor-security-camera-has-full-coverage-and-ai-detection-and-its-under-gbp70 RGJmX3brj3CJyQBiEL8rGT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreame's first-ever smart locks are seriously advanced – but not everyone can get them yet ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/dreames-first-ever-smart-locks-are-seriously-advanced-but-not-everyone-can-get-them-yet A7AStS6A5vrmB9qa5hLPBK Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:29:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Govee’s new smart lightwall is going to make any gathering feel like an epic party ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/govees-new-smart-lightwall-is-going-to-make-any-gathering-feel-like-an-epic-party eCw2etEu7ah7d98Yxu5dpd Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring’s Familiar Faces feature arrives in the UK to help recognise who’s at your door ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/rings-familiar-faces-feature-arrives-in-the-uk-to-help-recognise-whos-at-your-door Kk2bvwjWxfS7FyR5EgbMri Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:59:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 affordable smart sensors that will hugely improve your smart home setup ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/3-affordable-smart-sensors-that-will-hugely-improve-your-smart-home-setup Aw9QiHMNFWdADbzZ5Bn7P4 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aqara's new smart thermostat is the first to support Apple’s Adaptive Temperature feature ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/aqaras-new-smart-thermostat-is-the-first-to-support-apples-adaptive-temperature-feature duPonCEQHsT4iZmtWpcgCc Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:40:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa+ just upgraded one of my favourite Echo Show features – and I can’t stop using it ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/alexa-plus-visual-recognition-feature FpQ6DNjzqt5pojJsPNSno Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xiaomi takes on SwitchBot with a smart curtain opener that's quieter than ever ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/xiaomi-takes-on-switchbot-with-a-smart-curtain-opener-thats-quieter-than-ever EAcLs3BFG4YFxRcLJ5DJPh Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 reasons I’ll never use wired outdoor security cameras again after switching to solar ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/3-reasons-ill-never-use-wired-outdoor-security-cameras-again-after-switching-to-solar 5Q9PPQVgN2eZ8XxseyBAnD Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aqara’s new smart sensor is its most advanced yet – and it's finally available to buy ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/aqaras-new-smart-sensor-is-its-most-advanced-yet-and-its-finally-available-to-buy ERM9KihWm9DLDqx3DTcpS Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:22:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Reolink’s new security camera has a seriously impressive solar panel – and it’s subscription free ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/reolink-solar-floodlight-camera-launch vmhN4kvSxpuEYzciBR3GaB Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:21:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been using Alexa+ for two weeks – here are 3 things that stood out most ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ive-been-using-alexa-for-two-weeks-here-are-3-things-that-stood-out-most LG7gF9ioZCtBkvco5EW8g5 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wiser 2nd Gen smart home heating review: pretty much plug and play ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/wiser-2nd-gen-smart-home-heating-review-pretty-much-plug-and-play yDufgBYAUdQvh228ign4pG Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Home Assistant’s latest update helps older gadgets integrate with your smart home ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/home-assistants-latest-update-helps-older-gadgets-integrate-with-your-smart-home PfXACRKDib2ADMmQXU58eX Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:37:35 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:38:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Google Gemini upgrade just made it easier to change the colour of your smart lights ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/this-google-gemini-upgrade-just-made-it-easier-to-change-the-colour-of-your-smart-lights Nf9xUanr85GUR5LMbVbjch Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 smart outdoor plugs you need for entertaining in your garden ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/three-outdoor-smart-plugs 4EAPf3WxKm5m6RfiK9D2KK Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA’s latest lighting launch proves great design doesn’t have to cost a fortune ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ikeas-latest-lighting-launch-proves-great-design-doesnt-have-to-cost-a-fortune BHbuCJPZJFqBZ5LVneGEU Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:41:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Matter's latest update is about to transform how your smart cameras and doorbells work ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/matters-latest-update-is-about-to-transform-how-your-smart-cameras-and-doorbells-work euiKRZxkBehbPWBZgiCmeD Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:57:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shelly's new smart home sensor can detect multiple people in the same room ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/shellys-new-smart-home-sensor-can-detect-multiple-people-in-the-same-room 9DcZJeUaYDmkjUo89DiX6j Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA is quietly discontinuing a popular smart bulb range – and stock may not last long ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ikea-is-quietly-discontinuing-a-popular-smart-bulb-range-and-stock-may-not-last-long c7Sism8JFnLAdFUVZDzmVE Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 smart home launches from March 2026, featuring Alexa+, IKEA and Govee ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/smart-home-launches-march-2026 yX9zP59gZUwwYdh4FhWG9S Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring debuts its sharpest battery-powered video doorbells yet – but it’s the price you’ll love ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ring-4k-2k-video-doorbells-launch i2ctRJGCW8wiRZn6nuBUXB Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:08:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA launches smart light that's identical to one of Philips Hue's – but it's only £4 ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ikea-launches-smart-light-thats-identical-to-one-of-philips-hues-but-its-only-gbp4 NPBaFXzrnofdECaEND7dzF Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:43:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Access has never been smarter or faster” – Nuki debuts smart lock keypad for electronic doors ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/nuki-aliro-keypad-launch 8ovZsaNxhM69UAWw3LwXB6 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Calling all renters – Ring just turned its Intercom into a video doorbell with these new features ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ring-intercom-audio-video-updates nua9xuuYBZyMYi6dnfQeYT Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Got the Alexa+ rollout email but still waiting for the update? Here’s why ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/got-the-alexa-rollout-email-but-still-waiting-for-the-update-heres-why U3SuiYkrE2NBAJkaig2oBM Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Arlo just made it easier to react to threats to your home with new Emergency SOS button ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/arlo-just-made-it-easier-to-react-to-threats-to-your-home-with-new-emergency-sos-button ZEjPa4VT6Lr66ZbyWsQMxm Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:01:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Govee's new string lights let you control each bulb individually – for the first time ever ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/govees-new-string-lights-let-you-control-each-bulb-individually-for-the-first-time-ever FDUx4G3JMU3gjgvXVLorni Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:32:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will your Echo device work with Alexa+? Here’s the full compatibility list ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/will-your-echo-device-work-with-alexa-heres-the-full-compatibility-list vLTwbvQUFCGdtF39AQxveA Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tapo's latest smart home gadget has been leaked – here's all you need to know ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/tapos-latest-smart-home-gadget-has-been-leaked-heres-all-you-need-to-know wZ9anFabAnT6dMcmU9PaYG Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:39:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Govee's new vintage-inspired smart bulbs are a lot cheaper than you'd think ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/govees-new-vintage-inspired-smart-bulbs-are-a-lot-cheaper-than-youd-think ZWCnz7zHmxb9zvVSTTQ8VS Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aqara launches its first Matter-certified indoor security camera with a dual-lens design ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/aqara-launches-its-first-matter-certified-indoor-security-camera-with-a-dual-lens-design Yh7hGvqDnKyRSAMsCrc54E Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000