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Amazon Summer Sale: Philips Hue Starter Kit deals save you over £50!
These shiny Hue deals are on the bayonet, screw cap and spotlight three-bulb Hue Starter Kits
By Matthew Bolton •
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T3 Awards 2020: Google Nest Hub Max wins best smart speaker gong
Google Nest Hub Max wins T3's Best Smart Speaker Award – sponsored by ExpressVPN
By Robert Jones •
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T3 Awards 2020: Arlo Pro 3 is the top smart security tech of the year
Arlo Pro 3's comprehensive security options and ease of use captures our Best Smart Security award
By Matthew Bolton •
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T3 Awards 2020: Nest heats up our smart energy-saving award
The Nest Thermostat E wins our Best Smart Energy Product award
By Matthew Bolton •
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T3 Awards 2020: Philips Hue is this year's smart lighting winner
Philips Hue's expanded range and improved connectivity wins it our Best Smart Lighting award
By Matthew Bolton •
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Ring's new cheap Video Doorbell with Full HD video is perfect for never missing a delivery
Ring upgrades its cheapest Video Doorbell model with 1080p recording, better night vision and new motion zones – still totally wireless and under £100/$100/AU$199
By Matthew Bolton •
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Philips Hue Black Friday deal: save up to 50% at Amazon for one day only!
Get big money off Philips Hue Play and Lightstrips to create smart ambient lighting
By Matthew Bolton •
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The Sonos One is an outstanding multi-room wireless speaker with Alexa, Assistant, Airplay and a whole world of music in it
Why you should consider buying the T3 Award winning Sonos One
By Duncan Bell •
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Sonos x Ikea multi-room range includes the best sounding table lamp you'll EVER hear
Sonos x Ikea Symfonisk collaboration is on sale NOW
By Duncan Bell •
Latest features
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UK heatwave: here's how to cool your home fast – some of it might surprise you
Get smart with your home cooling, drop the temperature, and turn that sweltering heat into a comfortable cool
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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All-new Ring Video Doorbell (2nd gen) vs Ring Video Doorbell 3: the choice explained
One Ring to rule them all? There may be less between Ring's high end and bargain basement bells than you think
By Alex Cox •
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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 smart locks 2020: secure your home with smart Yale 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
By Alex Cox •
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Best smart security devices 2020: 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 Alexa Skills: do more with your Amazon Echo with add-ons
Broaden your Echo horizons with the best Alexa skills for music, fitness, productivity and much more
By Alex Cox •
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Alexa easter eggs and tips 2020
Find out funny things to ask Alexa, hidden features, and more ways to get more from your Amazon Echo
By Alex Cox •
Latest reviews
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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 •
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Yale Conexis L1 review: the ideal DIY front door smart lock
Say goodbye to physical keys: the Yale Conexis L1 is a smart multi-point lock with NFC, Bluetooth, and serious style
By Alex Cox •
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Kami Wire-free Outdoor Camera review: a well-featured security camera with a few flaws
Kami's new wireless outdoor camera is hub-free and well-priced, but it'll only suit certain situations
By Alex Cox •
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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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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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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 •
