Smart Home
The latest Smart Home breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at T3
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SwitchBot’s new video doorbell is here – and it addresses one common monitoring issue
SwitchBot debuts new video doorbell with indoor monitor
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Govee's two new star light projectors are designed to bring the night sky indoors
There’s something undeniably magical about these
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Nuki’s new renter-friendly smart lock is its smallest model yet – and it’s Matter compatible
Nuki has good news for those with retrofit doors
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Xiaomi takes on Tapo with AI-powered budget security camera – and it's only £50!
Is Xiaomi’s new security camera the best on a budget?
By Bethan Morgan Published
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5 reasons why the Philips Hue Play Wall Washer is one of the best smart lights I've tested
It's fully upgraded my Hue entertainment setup
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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Xiaomi’s new smart washing machine tackles three separate loads at the same time
It pretty much changes the game for what a washing machine can do
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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5 reasons the new Philips Hue Secure video doorbell is worth getting excited about
I already can't wait to give it a go
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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The Homey Pro Mini has arrived in the UK – and it's the perfect gadget to start your smart home
It was launched in the US late last year
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Xiaomi just launched a budget smart heater that delivers heat in seconds
It's arrived at the perfect time
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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The Philips Hue and Sonos collaboration is officially live – here’s how to set it up
The moment we’ve been waiting for
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Your Google Nest thermostat just got a serious heating upgrade for autumn
Google Home app upgrade adds hot water controls and scheduling for smart thermostats
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Google Home’s leaked smart speaker could support 360 audio – here’s what we know
All the latest rumours about Google’s new speaker and app
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Don’t panic – but one of Philips Hue’s new LED light strips has arrived weeks early
It was originally scheduled to launch in October
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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IKEA’s smart home range is bigger than you think – here are 20 gadgets worth buying
It’s not just bulbs and plugs anymore
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Watch out Eufy – Wyze’s new palm-scanning smart lock unlocks when you wave at it
Wyze’s Palm Lock lets you use ‘The Force’
By Bethan Morgan Published
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3 features the new Nest Doorbell needs to compete with Ring
Will the Nest Doorbell beat Ring for the best video doorbell crown?
By Bethan Morgan Published
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SimpliSafe just made it easier to turn your smoke detectors into smart gadgets – here’s how
Everything you need to know about SimpliSafe’s Smoke & CO Alarm Listener
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Govee refreshes its best-selling smart outdoor lights ahead of the holiday season
You might want to grab some now before they sell out
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Google Home’s latest app update makes automations smarter – but there’s a catch
Google Home’s automation editor has more conditions than before
By Bethan Morgan Published
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This affordable control panel will centralise your entire smart home setup – I need it
It's available to buy now
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Starting a smart home? I'm an expert and here are 3 budget brands you should know about
Get your smart home going without spending a fortune
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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This TCL smart lock lets you unlock your door like Iron Man – yes, really!
TCL debuts new smart lock and cameras at IFA 2025
By Bethan Morgan Published
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5 things I've learnt about Matter after testing smart home gadgets for years
Not everyone actually knows what Matter is
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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TP-Link Tapo C660 security camera review: solar-powered 4K with 360-degree coverage
A 4K outdoor camera with solar power, local storage, AI and motorised movement.
By Alistair Charlton Published
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Smart heating, smaller bills: how to prep your smart home for chilly autumns
Having a warm house this autumn and winter doesn't have to cost the earth
By Max Slater-Robins Published
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There's a new Tapo outdoor smart plug on the way – and it's Matter-compatible
It's packed with lots of useful features
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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The new Tapo security camera combines three of my all-time favourite features
This doesn't happen often
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Philips Hue Play Wall Washer review: drench your boring walls with innovative light, but it’ll cost you
A smart yet expensive ambient light that does more than just look pretty
By Lee Bell Published
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My favourite affordable smart home brand just dropped 7 new gadgets
Aqara has done it again
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
