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The best cheap Ring Video Doorbell deals for March 2021
See who's at the door from anywhere with these best cheap Ring Video Doorbell deals on wired and wireless camera doorbells
By Aimée Bradshaw •
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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
By Luke Wilson •
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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
By Shabana Arif •
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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
By Carrie Marshall •
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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
By Shabana Arif •
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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
By Carrie Marshall •
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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
By Matthew Bolton •
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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
By Carrie Marshall •
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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
By Mike Stubbs •
Latest features
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The best Philips Hue Lightstrip deals for March 2021
The best Philips Hue Lightstrips deals are right here
By Robert Jones •
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Best Alexa speakers 2021: 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 speakers 2021: 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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Arlo Essential vs Arlo Pro 4: which wireless security camera is right for you?
Arlo's budget wireless security camera is a great all-rounder but the Arlo Pro 4 has better eyesight
By Carrie Marshall •
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Arlo vs Ring: which smart security camera system is the best for you in 2021?
Two of the biggest hitters in smart home security go head to head. Which is best for you?
By Carrie Marshall •
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Nest Audio vs Amazon Echo 4th generation
Google and Amazon's smart speakers go head to head – which is the best mid-range AI speaker box for your money?
By Alex Cox •
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Ring vs Blink: which smart security camera system is the best of 2021?
These are two of the biggest names in smart security, but which offers the best options to give your home peace of mind?
By Alex Cox •
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Best smart security devices 2021: 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. We'll tell you where to start, and what the best buys are
By Matthew Bolton •
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Best outdoor wireless security cameras 2021: battery-powered peace of mind
Get eyes on your perimeter without drilling too deep into your walls with the best wireless cameras
By Alex Cox •
Latest reviews
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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
By Matthew Bolton •
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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
By Matthew Bolton •
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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?
By Matthew Bolton •
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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
By Matthew Bolton •
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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
By David Nield •
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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
By David Nield •
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Amazon Echo (4th gen) review: another hit for Alexa, but this time it's a ball
The new Amazon Echo is the best yet for features, but it's not necessarily the best smart speaker for everyone
By David Nield •
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Ezviz C3N review: a budget Wi-Fi outdoor security cam with great night vision
The Ezviz C3N is a cheap security camera that's packed with features and can stand up to the weather
By Alex Cox •
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance review: a Google Assistant smart speaker with serious hi-fi chops
The Beosound Balance is a smart speaker packed with ingenious tech, but is it worth the high price?
By Matthew Bolton •
