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The best cheap Ring Video Doorbell deals for April 2021
See who's at the door from anywhere with these best cheap Ring Video Doorbell deals on wired and wireless camera doorbells
By Aimée Bradshaw • Last updated
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Amazon's Alexa Hunches can switch your heating off for you if you forget
Alexa Hunches can now make its own decisions, blurring the boundaries between human and machine
By Luke Wilson • Last updated
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New Philips Hue switch finally fixes the most annoying thing about smart lights
You'll never have to get up to check the light switch is on again
By Shabana Arif • 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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Amazon Ring smart cameras hacked as user told "tonight you die"
Ring faces class action lawsuit after dozens of devices hacked
By Shabana Arif • 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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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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Google Home and Apple team up for multi-room tag team to take down Sonos and Bose
Google has finally added support for a key Apple feature to its smart speakers
By Mike Stubbs • Last updated
Latest features
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Best security camera 2021: monitor your home and stay safe with smart wireless cameras
The best security cameras detect motion and sound, capture footage instantly to the cloud for viewing remotely, and help keep your home safe wherever you are
By David Nield • Last updated
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Best smart speakers 2021: top Amazon Echo, Google Nest and other picks
Our best smart speakers cover the best Alexa and Google Assistant devices to play music, control your smart devices, chat and more
By David Nield • Last updated
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The best Philips Hue Lightstrip deals for April 2021
The best Philips Hue Lightstrips deals are right here
By Robert Jones • Last updated
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Best smart thermostat 2021: stay warm and save money
The best smart thermostats and smart radiator valves from Nest, Hive, Tado and more
By David Nield • Last updated
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Nest Thermostat E vs Nest 3rd Gen: Which Nest is best?
Control your heating the smart way with Google’s range of clever thermostats – but is the Nest Thermostat E or Nest Thermostat 3rd Gen the better choice for you?
By Ian Evenden • 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
Latest reviews
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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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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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Google Nest Audio review: a better-sounding Google Assistant smart speaker
The Nest Audio is Google's new mid-price smart speaker, but is it overshadowed by the new Amazon Echo?
By Matthew Bolton • Last updated
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Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus review: the most flexible camera doorbell
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus adds better motion detection, new privacy options, and a clever new Pre-Roll pre-recording feature
By Matthew Bolton • Last updated
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Blink Mini review: impressive home security coverage on a budget
The Blink Mini could be the best budget security camera out there
By David Nield • Last updated
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Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) and Echo Dot with Clock review: cheap Alexa is better than ever
The 4th gen Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock excel in most areas
By David Nield • Last updated
