Connected Home
Latest news
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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
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Amazon Sidewalk: what is it, and how to opt out if you want
Sidewalk is a new feature in the latest Echos that's made for long-distance wireless communication – REALLY long distance
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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
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Nanoleaf takes on Philips Hue with low-priced smart bulbs and light strips
Nanoleaf Essentials colourful bulbs are more affordable than many rivals, and they're just as practical and useful
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Apple AirTags reveal video shows off a compact tracker that oozes style
AirTags production has finished and the launch date could be as soon as next month
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Prime Day Ring Video Doorbell deal: save you up to HALF PRICE – now starting from $69.99!
You could get a Ring Video Doorbell 3 with Amazon Echo Show 5 for just $149.99 total, and lots more options
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$99/£99 HomePod Mini aims to blow away Amazon Echo and Nest Audio
Will the smaller HomePod rival the bigger competition?
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Ring Prime Day deal saves you 20% on the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
This totally wireless security camera is the perfect home security upgrade, especially with $20 off!
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Amazon Prime Day smart home deal: Get the Blink Mini security camera for just £24.99
Or get a Blink Mini camera with Amazon Echo Show 5 smart screen for £49.99 – that makes the Show ridiculously cheap!
Latest features
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Nest Thermostat E vs Nest 3rd Gen: Which Nest is best?
Control your heating the smart way with Google’s range of clever thermostats – but is the Nest Thermostat E or Nest Thermostat 3rd Gen the better choice for you?
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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
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The best Philips Hue Lightstrip deals for September 2023
The best Philips Hue Lightstrips deals are right here
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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?
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How to cool your home fast – some of these hacks may surprise you
Cool your home and beat the heatwave. First step: shut all your windows and doors. No, really…
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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?
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Nest vs Hive vs Tado: which smart thermostat is best for you?
It's time to get ready for winter. But which smart thermostat is right for your home and your needs?
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Should you buy the Tado Smart Radiator Thermostat?
Tado goes beyond the smart and into the realm of genius – but is smartening up your radiators the right move for your home?
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Best smart home kit of CES 2021: the finest new upgrades you can make to your home
Build your smart home brick-by-brick with 2021's smartest new equipment - from doorbells to robot assistants and beyond
Latest reviews
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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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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
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Amazon Echo Plus review: is this a better choice than the main Echo?
If you want more than one Echo in your home, make sure this is the main one
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Sonos Beam: the best soundbar you can get under £400
The Sonos Beam is compact, easy to set up and sounds excellent – and with Alexa and multi-room music streaming, it's a feature-packed smart speaker too
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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