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The latest Smart Home breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at T3
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Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th gen, 2025) review: a sleek redesign that actually deliversCould this be the strongest Echo Show yet?
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Hate saying ‘Hey Google’ to your Nest devices? This ‘hidden’ feature means you don’t have toDid you know about this Google Nest feature?
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA Timmerflotte review: a budget-friendly sensor that monitors your home environmentNow this is proof that smart home tech doesn’t have to be expensive
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Ring cancels partnership with Flock after backlash – what this means for its Search Party featureRing and Flock call off partnership but not for the reason you’d think
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I’ve tested the entire Philips Hue smart lighting lineup – here are the 3 actually worth your moneyA few of these choices might surprise you
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Your smart home is leaking money – try these 9 no drama settings to cut wasteYour smart home might not be acting as "smart" as it could be...
By Max Slater-Robins Published
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Philips Hue is set to upgrade your Lucca lights – but not in the way you’d expectYour Philips Hue Lucca lights are getting a great bulb upgrade
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I think I've found the easiest self-install smart lock – and it's from XiaomiIt's designed to work alongside your existing lock
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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How to connect your IKEA smart home gadgets to Amazon AlexaI've done the trial and error so you don't have to
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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This new Shelly-powered smart ceiling light comes at a shockingly low price...especially when compared to a few competitors
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue’s new automation tool has arrived – here's all you need to knowWe first heard about it last month
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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SwitchBot's new smart home hub will bring AI automation directly into the homeIt aims to deliver a more responsive smart home experience
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Apple gives final warning to Home app users to update their software – here’s what happens if you don’tYou’re on your final warning, Apple Home app users…
By Bethan Morgan Published
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So you want to upgrade your heating – these 5 smart thermostats are worth knowing aboutFrom Tado to Google Nest, these are the smart thermostats I’d recommend
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA's cheapest smart home gadget is also my favourite – here’s whyI find myself reaching for the BILRESA remote control more than anything
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Best air purifier 2026: remove allergens, particles and pollution from your homeImprove the quality of the air you breathe with the best air purifiers from Blueair, Dyson, Philips and more
By Bethan Morgan Last updated
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Philips Hue’s new update means more people can finally try its AI assistantIt first arrived in June last year
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Your Apple HomePod has an underrated ‘hidden’ feature that seriously upgrades your automationsThis hidden HomePod feature might not sound like much, but it’s insanely useful
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Watch out Philips Hue – Dreame’s new lightstrip is bright, colourful and seriously affordableThe Dreame Lightstrip P11 is finally available to buy in Europe
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Netatmo quietly launches indoor camera with facial recognition – and there’s no subscription feesWatch out Blink – Netatmo’s new indoor camera could give the Mini a run for its money
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Blink’s new security camera has better resolution and battery life than before – and it’s finally available in the UKThe Outdoor 2K+ is Blink’s most advanced security camera yet
By Bethan Morgan Published
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7 ‘hidden’ security cameras for discreet monitoring that blend into the backgroundDon’t want an ugly camera on the outside of your home? Try these instead…
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Google Home just got a long-awaited upgrade – and it’s good news for smart button usersGoogle Home finally supports your smart buttons
By Bethan Morgan Published
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EZVIZ quietly launches battery-powered security camera that fixes a common connectivity challengeEZVIZ’s new CB8 4G Lite camera is here – and it’s already on sale
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA’s new lamp has my favourite design yet – but it’s not what you’d expectIKEA’s new GREJSIMOJS LED light might be for kids, but I want it for my bedroom
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Arlo Essential 3 2K Indoor Camera review: Mini, mighty, but needs a subscriptionThis compact indoor security camera boasts 2K video and AI smarts, but lacks local storage
By Alistair Charlton Published
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SwitchBot’s AI photo frame is finally here – this is the feature you’ll love the mostI saw the SwitchBot AI Art Frame last year, and I’m excited to get my hands on it
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA quietly launches new outdoor LED lamp – and it's only £3This is one of IKEA's most affordable launches so far
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue upgrades popular outdoor smart light with brighter output and more colour optionsIt's no longer limited to white lighting only
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
