<![CDATA[ Latest from T3 in Smart-home ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Homey's latest update lets ChatGPT build your smart home for you ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/homeys-latest-update-lets-chatgpt-build-your-smart-home-for-you PCWvHdadB9bmci7fzrVNSM Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Eve Systems just made its smart blind adapter compatible with even more blinds – including some from IKEA ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/eve-systems-just-made-its-smart-blind-adapter-compatible-with-even-more-blinds-including-some-from-ikea jWaVJkMeNzaCY2JVNftzUo Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:11:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love Reolink's security cameras, but this tiny mount-anywhere model might be my favourite so far ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/i-love-reolinks-security-cameras-but-this-tiny-mount-anywhere-model-might-be-my-favourite-so-far 8UZUgJjHe8WKLrThFXqrAG Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:05:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blink introduces new AI subscriptions with its most advanced features yet – and you won’t believe the price ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/blink-introduces-new-ai-subscriptions-with-its-most-advanced-features-yet-and-you-wont-believe-the-price uLe7dbsdTwfuYVdqE4ocg8 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple just unveiled a major Apple Home upgrade smart home fans will love – at a much cheaper price than Ring or Google ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/apple-just-unveiled-a-major-apple-home-upgrade-smart-home-fans-will-love-at-a-much-cheaper-price-than-ring-or-google rXH4k45PnzSGNYTfgAa7Mk Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:33:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chinese smart home brands are shaping the future of connected living – and I saw it firsthand ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/chinese-smart-home-brands-are-shaping-the-future-of-connected-living-and-i-saw-it-firsthand XGtHWjqa2LVpaWPSj93VhZ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:45:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meross Smart Table Lamp review: One of the best value smart lights around ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/meross-smart-table-lamp-review-one-of-the-best-value-smart-lights-around SYhcGE7dYShMkpwr4ag933 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:51:51 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:53:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips launches new range of smart skylights that mimic sunlight and support vitamin D production ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/philips-launches-new-range-of-smart-skylights-that-mimic-sunlight-and-support-vitamin-d-production yme4fSKtweSEaqxFrWk5gj Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:31:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ SwitchBot’s new smart finger robot just got a rechargeable upgrade – and it’s even smarter than before ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/switchbots-new-smart-finger-robot-just-got-a-rechargeable-upgrade-and-its-even-smarter-than-before nKADpdfZwfc3siZ7feaGSV Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Solar balcony batteries are getting popular – but don’t buy one before checking these 3 things ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/solar-balcony-batteries-are-getting-popular-but-dont-buy-one-before-checking-these-3-things BYHtWA98dDsEZHcnYczZMN Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA launches clever 2-way adaptor that turns one plug socket into two ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ikea-launches-clever-2-way-adaptor-that-turns-one-plug-socket-into-two sfkC5pFcC8kPhCNxxh8cBR Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This ‘hidden’ smart light trick can tell you if someone has broken into your house – here’s how to use it ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/this-hidden-smart-light-trick-can-tell-you-if-someone-has-broken-into-your-house-heres-how-to-use-it AzMaefAQt6CK56fo2XYcuE Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ SwitchBot and Nanoleaf join forces in multi-million pound smart home deal ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/switchbot-and-nanoleaf-join-forces-in-multi-million-pound-smart-home-deal FT2DEJg2cDa3xp3qBsbvsi Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:27:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need to wait for Prime Day – these smart home gadgets are already on sale ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/you-dont-need-to-wait-for-prime-day-these-smart-home-gadgets-are-already-on-sale Rd9aj2pGSsG6c2TBTFcePL Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ SwitchBot’s new smart weather station is finally here – but it’s the built-in calendar I’m most impressed by ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/switchbots-new-smart-weather-station-is-finally-here-but-its-the-built-in-calendar-im-most-impressed-by BYEe3ehoj8F7rQY4TvThmX Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl launches super-cheap solar balcony battery to help households store excess energy ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/lidl-launches-super-cheap-solar-balcony-battery-to-help-households-store-excess-energy mGvVgFjgg2afLBHXZ6sdTE Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA’s new outdoor speaker lamp is exactly what I need for my garden – and it's only £60! ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ikeas-new-outdoor-speaker-lamp-is-exactly-what-i-need-for-my-garden-and-its-only-gbp60 uPoZDC7U4roQPuXNbP79HZ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:35:43 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:36:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aqara W600 radiator thermostat review: Instant smart heating without the installation headache ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/aqara-w600-radiator-thermostat-review-instant-smart-heating-without-the-installation-headache zR9Xibbqfaymh3rMGtxezc Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ EZVIZ’s new video doorbell uses AI animals to greet visitors – and there’s no subscription fees ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ezvizs-new-video-doorbell-uses-ai-animals-to-greet-visitors-and-theres-no-subscription-fees 9GsXPP7YymCjzyjZgb7FnD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google’s long awaited Home Speaker just got a potential release date – and it’s sooner than you think ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/googles-long-awaited-home-speaker-just-got-a-potential-release-date-and-its-sooner-than-you-think DowPFsG62oesosskhfdwpg Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:32:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Reolink finally launches its OMVI triple lens camera series in the UK – and they look like mini robots ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/reolink-finally-launches-its-omvi-triple-lens-camera-series-in-the-uk-and-they-look-like-mini-robots TtcGbiRpko5PPyLPRG657E Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £5 IKEA smart home gadget is the budget cooling hack everyone needs this summer ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/this-gbp5-ikea-smart-home-gadget-is-the-budget-cooling-hack-everyone-needs-this-summer 7Zg9igjxhNuH9CjNSHH8kH Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 smart home launches from May 2026, featuring Blink, IKEA, Philips Smart Lighting and more ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/smart-home-launches-may-2026 EkSxJQSHwrNVdYm3tgq2K9 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Gemini can now trigger your smart home routines using what your security camera can see – here’s how it works ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/google-gemini-can-now-trigger-your-smart-home-routines-using-what-your-security-camera-can-see-heres-how-it-works bbmQjBxctdZXjmLNRXQVki Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought my Wi-Fi was fast and stable, but looking at TP-Link's new Wi-Fi 8 collection I'm now considering an upgrade – the lower latency and better signal performance are key ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/tp-link-wifi-8-router-mesh-network-coming-soon ZkUx7gMnyaRuiogS39khmN Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This smart bird detects poor air quality before 'coming back to life' when the air improves ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/this-smart-bird-detects-poor-air-quality-before-coming-back-to-life-when-the-air-improves 4BMEz2ckxcEHejAb8zZn2S Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirCraft Lume review: Smart airflow control without Dyson prices ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/aircraft-lume-review HYGCE8iE5uy4tuhxGLVo2T Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:29:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aqara’s most advanced smart lock yet works with almost every door type – including glass ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/aqaras-most-advanced-smart-lock-yet-works-with-almost-every-door-type-including-glass rXkD59yx4aaGL44zEzwEoL Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring’s latest AI feature has completely changed the way I use my video doorbell ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/rings-latest-ai-feature-has-completely-changed-the-way-i-use-my-video-doorbell 9qhaxw5NbVL5bq6s4TaYqi Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 underrated Apple HomePod controls that massively enhance your music experience ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/5-underrated-apple-homepod-controls-that-massively-enhance-your-music-experience 7wuGDAUdU7LtmdsZb5HZSK Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Eufy announces new AI-powered smart home security platform with no monthly fees ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/eufy-announces-new-ai-powered-smart-home-security-platform-with-no-monthly-fees Yci8wGrTxy4eBPDBSUJGoB Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips Hue Bridge Pro review: The ultimate upgrade for Hue users ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/philips-hue-bridge-pro-review-the-ultimate-upgrade-for-hue-users 6cUN32EcVcQS43LBJZTfqQ Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:32:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus review: Premium smart control for the Aqara ecosystem ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/aqara-panel-hub-s1-plus-review-premium-smart-control-for-the-aqara-ecosystem YRbD3LD2yFabRYAjwV8H5J Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring’s five-star wired video doorbell is reliable, clear and affordable – and it’s now under £40! ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/rings-five-star-wired-video-doorbell-is-reliable-clear-and-affordable-and-its-now-under-gbp40 kYjo7cAg3UnTzNCMoPz6r4 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 underrated Blink camera and doorbell features you need to know about ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/5-underrated-blink-camera-and-doorbell-features-you-need-to-know-about Ypcoog2tZ7ZWmkArkmE6LE Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tapo’s latest smart home hub costs less than £20 in this UK launch offer ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/tapos-latest-smart-home-hub-costs-less-than-gbp20-in-this-uk-launch-offer EtXB6Cgj2tGPueK3n6Livn Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lepro launches smarter TV backlight that installs in minutes – at a much lower price ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/lepro-launches-smarter-tv-backlight-that-installs-in-minutes-at-a-much-lower-price Qt37wkDK3Bp9yZfEyZpSbN Tue, 19 May 2026 08:24:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homey quietly increases the price of its smart home hubs – here's how long you've got to buy one cheap ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/homey-quietly-increases-the-price-of-its-smart-home-hubs-heres-how-long-youve-got-to-buy-one-cheap q8aQdmcMGU6Gu6kwcRUEoR Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Govee's new TV Backlight 3 launches with industry-first dual camera lens ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/govees-new-tv-backlight-3-launches-with-industry-first-dual-camera-lens xD9ijRXYxPFSDkePnx6c25 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:08:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreame’s new smart AC focuses on the one thing most air conditioners get wrong ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/dreames-new-smart-air-conditioners-fix-one-of-coolings-biggest-frustrations PFnu7bKFRUk3iHyuiKzWjj Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 07:31:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring Wired Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) review: Reliable, wired doorbell with clear views and audio ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ring-wired-video-doorbell-2nd-gen tMP7W5R5hzuXadLnXaTPC9 Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ SwitchBot launches world's first smart deadbolt lock with 3D facial recognition technology ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/switchbot-launches-worlds-first-smart-deadbolt-lock-with-3d-facial-recognition-technology hHbdb7ix9C95HhpNAkyTH6 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tapo's new video doorbell includes all my favourite smart security features ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/tapos-new-video-doorbell-includes-all-my-favourite-smart-security-features augLDYtXZY4k3F7AQ9S7BH Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A ‘Google Home Display’ could be on the way – here’s what we know ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/a-google-home-display-could-be-on-the-way-heres-what-we-know K7htEGVatSPqj2ciDNGJMJ Fri, 15 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Android or LG TV can now become a smart home hub thanks to Homey ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/your-android-or-lg-tv-can-now-become-a-smart-home-hub-thanks-to-homey Ybgxwpkv8h5SNBVZ2ASNxd Fri, 15 May 2026 09:07:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips Hue isn’t the only Philips lighting brand anymore – here’s what’s changed ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/philips-hue-isnt-the-only-philips-lighting-brand-anymore-heres-whats-changed 9BfuKzkSs6kxWmfpVxDkei Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring expands security camera lineup with two new 2K models that are more affordable than ever ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/ring-expands-security-camera-lineup-with-two-new-2k-models-that-are-more-affordable-than-ever 8skdPxx9CtLPHUHu6ahF9F Wed, 13 May 2026 14:50:41 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:51:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips Smart Lighting has launched a surprising number of new smart lights all at once – here's the full list ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/philips-smart-lighting-has-launched-a-surprising-number-of-new-smart-lights-all-at-once-heres-the-full-list sioAi9JnUXfxErjoCDvoaR Wed, 13 May 2026 12:29:39 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:57:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Anker launches most advanced balcony energy storage system yet – and this time the UK isn’t missing out ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/anker-launches-most-advanced-balcony-energy-storage-system-yet-and-this-time-the-uk-isnt-missing-out WXFUWU9fjqqa2qjpyH75sC Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New UK broadband service offers millions superfast internet for just £21 – and you don't need full fibre ]]> https://www.t3.com/home-living/smart-home/new-uk-broadband-service-offers-millions-superfast-internet-for-just-gbp21-and-you-dont-need-full-fibre pfFCXhMnvYRgipKa8JZEcG Tue, 12 May 2026 14:25:06 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:16:32 +0000