Smart Home
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Best smart thermostat: stay warm and save money
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The best smart bulbs: top smart lighting from Philips Hue, Ikea, LIFX and more
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Best security camera: monitor your home and stay safe with smart wireless cameras
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Best smart plugs: add app and Alexa control to any socket
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The best video doorbell: see who’s outside with a smart doorbell camera
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Best mesh network: get the best mesh Wi-Fi for you
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Tapo C100 Home Security Wi-Fi Camera review: an incredible budget buy, and friend to the privacy-conscious
The Tapo C100 Home Security Wi-Fi Camera punches way above its weight as a cheap smart cam
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
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Swann Wire-Free Security Camera review: get face detection without a subscription
The Swann Wire-Free Security Camera doesn’t hide its best features behind a paywall
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
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Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera review: a cheaper, more flexible security camera
The Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera isn’t Arlo’s best camera, but it’s good value
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
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Arlo Essential vs Arlo Pro 4: which wireless security camera is right for you?
Arlo's budget wireless security camera is a great all-rounder but the Arlo Pro 4 has better eyesight
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
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Arlo vs Ring: which smart security camera system is the best for you in 2021?
Two of the biggest hitters in smart home security go head to head. Which is best for you?
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
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Nest Audio vs Amazon Echo 4th generation
Google and Amazon's smart speakers go head to head – which is the best mid-range AI speaker box for your money?
By Alex Cox • Last updated
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Ring vs Blink: which smart security camera system is the best of 2021?
These are two of the biggest names in smart security, but which offers the best options to give your home peace of mind?
By Alex Cox • Last updated
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Ring launches cheap new Video Doorbell Wired
It's a bargain, but there are wires involved
By Ian Morris • Last updated
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Should you buy the Tado Smart Radiator Thermostat?
Tado goes beyond the smart and into the realm of genius – but is smartening up your radiators the right move for your home?
By Alex Cox • Last updated
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Best smart home kit of CES 2021: the finest new upgrades you can make to your home
Build your smart home brick-by-brick with 2021's smartest new equipment - from doorbells to robot assistants and beyond
By Alex Cox • Last updated
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T3's Best of CES Awards 2021: The greatest gadgets from the (virtual) big tech show
Next-gen TVs! The walkie-talkie reinvented! PS5-ready monitors! The new best phone! 'Air Sous Vide' cooking! And so much more
By T3.com • Last updated
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These new Philips Hue outdoor lights should be on your 2021 garden plans
Paint entire outside walls with millions of colours
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
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Philips Hue plans a happy Hue year with new dimmers and outdoor lights
Deck the walls with lights of colour, tra la la la la la la la la
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
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Best Christmas gifts 2021: present ideas for everyone
Need ideas? We've found the best Christmas gifts for him, her, friends, family and work colleagues
By Spencer Hart • Last updated
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Google hands audio crown to Echo Studio as it kills the Home Max
Google's hi-fi focused smart speaker is being 'retired', but existing units will keep working
By Matthew Bolton • Last updated
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Logitech Circle View Doorbell uses Apple tech to take on Ring
The smart video doorbell that’s been designed exclusively for Apple users
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
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Apple HomePod review: fantastic audio, cool looks, Siri is still behind the competition
HomePod is an impressive technical achievement and sounds just incredible, but Siri doesn't quite have Alexa quaking in her boots
By Matthew Bolton • Last updated
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Apple HomePod mini review: the best small smart speaker for sound quality
The HomePod mini is adorable, sounds excellent for the size, and is solid value, but remains strongly Apple-centric
By Matthew Bolton • Last updated
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Amazon Sidewalk: what is it, and how to opt out if you want
Sidewalk is a new feature in the latest Echos that's made for long-distance wireless communication – REALLY long distance
By Carrie Marshall • Last updated
