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The best Google Nest deals for September 2022
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
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Amazon's Alexa Hunches can switch your heating off for you if you forget
Alexa Hunches can now make its own decisions, blurring the boundaries between human and machine
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New Philips Hue switch finally fixes the most annoying thing about smart lights
You'll never have to get up to check the light switch is on again
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Latest features
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Best smart speakers 2022: top Amazon Echo, Google Nest and Apple picks
Here are our top picks for the best Alexa speakers, Google Assistant speakers, or any other smart speaker
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Best smart thermostat 2022 to help you stay warm and save money
The best smart thermostats and smart radiator valves from Nest, Hive, Tado and more
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Best cheap security camera 2022: the best wireless cameras under £50
With the best cheap smart security cameras, keeping an eye on your property is a no-brainer
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Best security camera 2022: stay safe with these smart wireless cameras
The best security cameras detect motion and sound, capture footage instantly to the cloud, and help keep your property safe wherever you are
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The best Philips Hue Lightstrip deals for September 2022
The best Philips Hue Lightstrips deals are right here
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Best smart security devices 2022: 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
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Best outdoor wireless security cameras 2022: battery-powered peace of mind
The best outdoor wireless cameras will keep watch outside your house without you needing to run cable through the walls
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Best smart locks 2022: secure your home with smart locks, deadbolts and more
We've installed and tested the best smart door locks to help you find the perfect option for your home or Airbnb property
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Best smart sensors 2022: 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
Latest reviews
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Tapo C100 Home Security Wi-Fi Camera review: an incredible budget buy, and friend to the privacy-conscious
The Tapo C100 Home Security Wi-Fi Camera punches way above its weight as a cheap smart cam
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Swann Wire-Free Security Camera review: get face detection without a subscription
The Swann Wire-Free Security Camera doesn’t hide its best features behind a paywall
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Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera review: a cheaper, more flexible security camera
The Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera isn’t Arlo’s best camera, but it’s good value
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Apple HomePod review: fantastic audio, cool looks, Siri is still behind the competition
HomePod is an impressive technical achievement and sounds just incredible, but Siri doesn't quite have Alexa quaking in her boots
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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