Smart Home
The latest Smart Home breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at T3
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“Alexa, what’s in my hand?” This underrated Echo Show feature makes your smart display more accessibleThis Echo Show feature has been around for years but it’s still one of the best
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I’ve tested smart home gadgets for years – this is the easiest video doorbell to installIt's a no brainer really
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue's new outdoor smart lights have finally arrived – but I've found some that are already on saleGrab a discount before they disappear forever!
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Watch out, Amazon Echo – OpenAI’s rumoured smart speaker could have a cameraOpenAI has released more plans for its own smart speaker – but will it compete with Apple and Amazon?
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I've tested countless smart home hubs, but this one sets a new standard for styleIt's perfect for smart home enthusiasts who want more flexibility
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue finally launches 3 new outdoor smart lights after months of rumoursWe were only expecting one... but three have arrived instead
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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I spent two weeks with IKEA’s £5 smart bulb – and it’s way better than you’d expectNow this is how to grow your smart home on a budget
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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IKEA’s latest Matter-compatible smart home gadget has been leaked – here's all you need to knowIt's appeared on the Thread Group’s product database.
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue's cheapest lightstrip is finally available to buy – here's how much it costsWe've been waiting since last September!
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Arlo Pro 6 review: top quality video and AI smarts, but it's going to cost youAn excellent home security video camera, but not the cheapest
By David Nield Published
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Shelly unveils smart diffuser that fragrances your home while repelling mosquitoesThere are 12 premium scents to choose from
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Eufy unveils smart smoke alarm that silences with a quick tapIt joins a lineup of three other smart sensors revealed this week
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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This hidden Alexa feature means you’ll never have to shout at your Echo Show againTired of saying ‘Alexa’? Then you’ll love this underrated feature
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Swann’s new EliteX security system gives you a choice of cameras – and there’s no subscription feesSwann announces new EliteX cameras with 6K resolution and customisable detection
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Eufy unveils smart sensor that automatically detects the sound of breaking glassOnly a handful of brands have started offering dedicated sensors like this
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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This is the worst place to put your smart thermostat, according to an energy expertIt could be costing you a lot of money
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Eufy unveils new smart motion sensor with an impressive 5-year battery lifeIt's appeared on Amazon
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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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
