Smart Home
The latest Smart Home breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at T3
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Your IKEA smart home devices just got a handy upgrade, thanks to Samsung SmartThings
IKEA and Samsung now work together better than ever before
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Your Apple HomePod has ‘hidden’ controls that you might like using more than Siri
Siri not skipping your music? Try this HomePod touch control instead
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Ecobee is changing its subscriptions, and you could be losing a handy feature
Have an Ecobee doorbell? Your subscription is changing soon
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Tapo L530 smart bulb review: TP-Link’s affordable and reliable smart lighting option
Setup can be a little fiddly, but these versatile colour bulbs still deliver a strong smart lighting
By Tim Gee Published
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Ring’s Familiar Faces feature arrives in the UK to help recognise who’s at your door
Smarter notifications are coming to your Ring doorbell
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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Dreame's first-ever smart locks are seriously advanced – but not everyone can get them yet
We've been waiting for months
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Govee’s new smart lightwall is going to make any gathering feel like an epic party
Don't worry – it is portable
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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3 affordable smart sensors that will hugely improve your smart home setup
Each one is impressively capable for the price
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Aqara's new smart thermostat is the first to support Apple’s Adaptive Temperature feature
It's one of the most impressive smart thermostats we've ever seen
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Alexa+ just upgraded one of my favourite Echo Show features – and I can’t stop using it
Yet another reason why we’re enjoying using Alexa+...
By Bethan Morgan Published
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Xiaomi takes on SwitchBot with a smart curtain opener that's quieter than ever
It can be controlled via a number of different ways
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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3 reasons I’ll never use wired outdoor security cameras again after switching to solar
It's completely changed my smart home setup
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Aqara’s new smart sensor is its most advanced yet – and it's finally available to buy
The Multi-State Sensor (P100) first launched at CES
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Best dehumidifier 2026: beat damp and mould
Tackle damp like a pro with the best dehumidifiers for home use
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Reolink’s new security camera has a seriously impressive solar panel – and it’s subscription free
Reolink’s new security camera has AI smarts but it’s the solar panel I’m most impressed by
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I’ve been using Alexa+ for two weeks – here are 3 things that stood out most
It's hard not to be impressed
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Wiser 2nd Gen smart home heating review: pretty much plug and play
Easy setup and a slick experience
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
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Home Assistant’s latest update helps older gadgets integrate with your smart home
The update is available to download now
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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This Google Gemini upgrade just made it easier to change the colour of your smart lights
“Change the light to the colour of the ocean” – Google’s Expressive Lighting upgrade is here
By Bethan Morgan Published
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3 smart outdoor plugs you need for entertaining in your garden
Upgrade your garden entertainment with these smart outdoor plugs from Tapo, Philips Hue and Meross
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA’s latest lighting launch proves great design doesn’t have to cost a fortune
Both lamps combine premium materials with multi-functional features
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Matter's latest update is about to transform how your smart cameras and doorbells work
It builds on Matter 1.5, which arrived in November last year
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Shelly's new smart home sensor can detect multiple people in the same room
It's one of the most advanced smart sensors we've seen so far
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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IKEA is quietly discontinuing a popular smart bulb range – and stock may not last long
Shoppers are being encouraged to “secure their favourites” now
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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7 smart home launches from March 2026, featuring Alexa+, IKEA and Govee
T3’s smart home experts pick their favourite smart home launches from March
By Bethan Morgan Published
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I'm a big fan of the Arlo Pro 6 – this 3-pack just got its biggest ever discount
Better security for your home for less money
By David Nield Last updated
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We awarded Sonos' headphones 5 stars – and Amazon just knocked $100 off
The Ace are indeed ace headphones – especially at this price
By David Nield Last updated
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If I had to buy a new smart security system, this is what I’d pick
This Blink security bundle is better than half price in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
By Bethan Morgan Published
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IKEA launches smart light that's identical to one of Philips Hue's – but it's only £4
It's dimmable and offers several dynamic lighting modes
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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