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Latest news
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Amazon's new Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro mesh routers are built for home working and smart control
New Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi systems are faster than ever, and have a Zigbee smart home control hub built in
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Google Pixel 5 and cheaper Pixel 4a 5G launched with new camera lens and slick Android features
Google also showed off the Nest Audio and Chromecast with Google TV at its September event
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New Echo Show 10 is a smart screen that can follow you round the room
The new Echo Show's rotating display turns to face you, so you can always see what's on-screen
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New Amazon Echo and Echo Dot have wild spherical design, and kill the Echo Plus
The new Echo 2020 also tunes its sound to the room, just like Echo Studio
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Amazon Luna and flying security cameras: Amazon just announced a game streaming service. And a security drone. And the cutest Echo Dot ever…
That's how to do live tech events, Sony and Apple
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Ring launches in-car security systems and an autonomous drone camera for your home(!)
The new Ring Car Alarm and Car Camera look great, but they're no SELF-FLYING SECURITY DRONE
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Amazon Alexa's newest ability is to take you on an audio adventure via your Amazon Echo
Alexa's new game is a full role-playing adventure with voice acting from Nathan Fillion in which you guide what happens
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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
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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
Latest features
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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?
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Arlo Pro 3 vs Blink XT2: which wireless security camera is right for you?
It's the clash of the cameras, as Netgear's Arlo Pro 3 goes head to head with Amazon's Blink XT 2 for the ultimate prize: the chance to help you secure your perimeter
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Philips Hue vs Lifx bulbs: which is the best pick for smart lighting?
Is Philips Hue the light in the smart bulb darkness, or does Lifx have it licked? Let's put them head-to-head
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Nest Learning Thermostat vs Hive Active Heating: which smart thermostat is best?
In the run up to winter, we turn up the heat on both smart systems: should you buy Nest for your nest, or is Hive a hotter deal?
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Philips Hue vs Ikea Tradfri: which smart light option is best for you?
Does Ikea's fledgling smart lighting range have what it takes to topple Philips Hue in the battle of the smart bulb ecosystems?
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Alexa not working? Here are the essential Amazon Alexa troubleshooting tips and fixes
Confused by Alexa's Yellow ring? Alexa not responding? Alexa multi room audio not working properly? We've got the fixes you need!
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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
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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
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5 great AI-powered home devices that will improve your life today
AI Week It’s time to make every home a smart home

Latest reviews
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Nest Learning Thermostat review
Google's clever thermostat keeps getting smarter
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Nest Cam IQ review: Nest cam is the best cam but boy does it cost
If you want to see your kids, pets and burglars in pristine full HD, including at night, with intelligent alerts, look no further
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Heat Genius: drag your old copper pipes into the 21st century
Once you try it, you won’t want to go back.
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Hands on with the Netatmo Welcome - the camera that recognises who you are
So, is facial recognition a huge breakthrough in smart home tech, or clever but a bit pointless?
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Nest Protect Smoke Alarm review: more clever than your average dectector
Is this the smartest smoke alarm yet?
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