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The best Google Nest deals for December 2020
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
By Robert Jones •
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The best cheap Ring Video Doorbell deals for December 2020
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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The best 3 Currys Cyber Monday security camera deals
Get over 30% off indoor and outdoor smart home security cameras in these great Cyber Monday deals
By Carrie Marshall •
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HALF PRICE Tado smart thermostats in Amazon's Black Friday deals
Smart heating tech is an even smarter buy when there’s 40% off
By Carrie Marshall •
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Save up to £400 on Arlo Ultra 4K security cameras in Amazon Black Friday deals
Get up to 36% off single and multi-camera smart home security systems
By Carrie Marshall •
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The 5 best Amazon Black Friday Echo and Alexa deals
Our pick of the top Alexa and Echo deals available in Amazon's Black Friday sale
By Matthew Bolton •
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The 5 best Currys Black Friday Echo deals
Our pick of the top Echo deals in Currys Black Friday sales
By Matthew Bolton •
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Should you buy the Amazon Smart Plug: is this the right smart plug for you?
The Amazon Smart Plug adds Alexa control to any device, but is it the right option for your needs? We'll take you through it
By David Nield •
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Save up to £30 on the NEW Amazon Echo and Echo Dot in their first Amazon Black Friday deal
Surprise! Amazon is doing Black Friday deals on its very latest Echo speakers
By Carrie Marshall •
Latest features
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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 •
Latest reviews
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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 •
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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 •
