Smart Home
The latest Smart Home breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at T3
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EE trials UK broadband that can download a 4K movie in 15 seconds and Call of Duty in less than 2 minutes – and you can try it for free
EE will start to trial its 8-gig broadband service later this month
By Rik Henderson Published
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Best outdoor light 2026: stylish exterior lighting for your garden or patio
Bring style and brightness to your outdoor space with these impressive lighting options
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights review: high-end smart lights designed for outdoor ambience
This is what you call a stylish way to bring Philips Hue into your outdoor space
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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IKEA updates Dirigera Hub to fix reported smart home connection issues
It should help things “run as smooth as ever.”
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Best video doorbell 2026: who’s ringing my bell?
Boost your home security with the best video doorbells, including top brands like Ring, eufy and Google
By Bethan Morgan Last updated
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Google just upgraded its Home app with Gemini features, including Live Search for cameras
These Gemini for Home updates will seriously improve your smart home experience
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA is about to launch an outdoor smart plug for the first time – you won't believe how cheap it is
It's appeared in multiple different countries
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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5 bedroom-friendly smart home gadgets that could transform your sleep
Smart home upgrades aren’t just for downstairs
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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5 things you should know before buying an outdoor smart light
The experts have spoken
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Eufy launches surprise robot lawn mower – and it could arrive within weeks
The new Eufy C15 has caught everyone off guard
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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The dual-lens security camera everyone’s been waiting for is finally in the UK
It's also been discounted for a short time... so be quick!
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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7 smart home launches from February 2026, including IKEA, Blink and Philips Hue
T3’s picks for the best smart home launches this month
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Move over IKEA – this budget smart sensor does far more for a similar price
Sonoff’s new sensors deliver much more data and functionality
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Best smart light 2026: top ambient lighting from Philips Hue, Govee and Nanoleaf
In a crowded market, these are the smart lights you can trust to buy today
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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Your Echo Dot speaker just got a lot more cheerful, thanks to this Alexa+ personality upgrade
Amazon just added three personalities for Alexa+ so your Echo Dot speaker is happier than ever
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I didn't think I'd ever want a smart trash can – until Dreame made this
Now we're talking
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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I’ve had an in-depth look at IKEA’s new launches – here are my February favourites
Each one is as stylish as it is affordable
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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“Alexa, what’s in my hand?” This underrated Echo Show feature makes your smart display more accessible
This 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 install
It'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 sale
Grab 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 camera
OpenAI 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 style
It'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 rumours
We 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 expect
Now 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 know
It'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 costs
We'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 you
An 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 mosquitoes
There 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 tap
It joins a lineup of three other smart sensors revealed this week
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
