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Dyson Lightcycle Morph focuses on personal lighting

Dyson Lightcycle Morph focuses on personal lighting

New smart lamp from British company goes live
Buy one, get one free on a Google Nest Hub

Buy one, get one free on a Google Nest Hub

This incredible deal works out as just $50 each

Addicted to cheap smart plugs

I like cheap plugs and I cannot lie
Addicted to cheap smart plugs
9 good uses for smart plugs

9 good uses for smart plugs

Do more than just controlling your lamps

Best smart smoke detector and alarms

Google Nest Protect versus the rest; the connected smoke alarm state of play
Best smart smoke detector and alarms
Google Assistant TV guide

Google Assistant TV guide

Everything you need to know about using the smart assistant on your set

LATEST STORIES

The best robot vacuum cleaners

The best robot vacuum cleaners

Best robo cleaners for carpet, hardwood, mopping on a budget and more
Old Sonos speakers living on borrowed time

Old Sonos speakers living on borrowed time

First-gen Play:5, Connect and older zone players to lose updates come May
Amazon Music closes in on Apple

Amazon Music closes in on Apple

Amazon Music has more than 55 million subscribers
The best smart kitchen devices

The best smart kitchen devices

The top connected tech for your smart home kitchen
Sonos ultimate guide

Sonos ultimate guide

Your complete guide to the connected speaker range
Amazon Alexa v Google Assistant

Amazon Alexa v Google Assistant

You talkin’ to me?
What is Control4: A complete guide

What is Control4: A complete guide

Here's all you need to know about Control4
Best home security camera 2020

Best home security camera 2020

Nest, Arlo, Ring, Kasa and more; the latest and greatest smart home Wi-Fi cams
Creepiest and weirdest things Alexa has said

Creepiest and weirdest things Alexa has said

Is there a monster in the house?
Google Home tips and tricks

Google Home tips and tricks

All the Google Assistant cheats you'll ever need
How roommates handle smart assistants

How roommates handle smart assistants

We find out who's concerned that speakers are listening in on kitchen bitching
UK smart meters explained

UK smart meters explained

Everything you need to know about the gas and electric smart meter roll out

REVIEWS

Neeo Remote for Control4

Neeo Remote for Control4

Control4's slick looking touchscreen remote put to the test
Somfy smart blinds

Somfy smart blinds

Living with the Tahoma-powered Somfy Roll Up Wirefree
Echo Glow

Echo Glow

Amazon's first smart light is fun and whimsical, but not a necessity
Philips Hue Smart Button

Philips Hue Smart Button

Signify's newest accessory brings some extra smarts to the lighting line
Arlo Pro 3

Arlo Pro 3

A top wire-free camera - but you pay more for features
Samsung Family Hub Fridge 2019

Samsung Family Hub Fridge 2019

With 3 cameras and a 21-inch touchscreen this fridge can help make dinner
Philips Hue

Philips Hue

Updated: We deliver our verdict on Signify's market-leading smart light system
Amazon Echo Show 8

Amazon Echo Show 8

If the flagship Echo Show is too big for you, this one will be just right

Amazon Alexa ultimate guides

Alexa Easter eggs you need to try

Alexa Easter eggs you need to try

Updated with brand new Easter Eggs: Discover Alexa's funny side
How to set up ​Alexa for your kids

How to set up ​Alexa for your kids

Make your Echo speaker safer, smarter, and more fun
Best Alexa-compatible smart home products

Best Alexa-compatible smart home products

The top cameras, lights, doorbells and plugs you can control with Alexa
The best Alexa skills

The best Alexa skills

All the skills you need to download for Alexa

BUYING GUIDES

The best home security cameras

The best home security cameras

Buyers guide: The latest smart indoor and outdoor home security cameras
The best wireless speaker systems

The best wireless speaker systems

Your guide of the top wireless speakers to make an awesome multi-room system
Best Alexa-compatible smart home products

Best Alexa-compatible smart home products

The top cameras, lights, doorbells and plugs you can control with Alexa
Pick a perfect smart home hub

Pick a perfect smart home hub

We demystify hubs and help you choose the best hub for your smart home
The best smart lights

The best smart lights

Buyers guide: The latest and greatest smart lighting systems and bulbs
The best smart speakers

The best smart speakers

Buying guide: The top smart home assistant-packing speakers put to the test
HDMI explained: Best HDMI cables

HDMI explained: Best HDMI cables

Demystifying the AV world’s most complicated connection
The best Roomba robot vacuums guide

The best Roomba robot vacuums guide

iRobot Roomba models detailed to help you pick the right one for your home

POPULAR STORIES

The best Alexa skills

The best Alexa skills

All the skills you need to download for Alexa
The best Apple HomeKit products

The best Apple HomeKit products

HomeKit-friendly products for your smart home
The best smart thermostats

The best smart thermostats

Buyers guide: Our reviews of the leading thermostats
A guide to the new Google Home app

A guide to the new Google Home app

Tips for getting around Google's redesigned smart home controls
Google Assistant smart displays explained

Google Assistant smart displays explained

With the speakers-with-screens now landing, we give you the lowdown
Best smart bulbs for Alexa, Google and Siri

Best smart bulbs for Alexa, Google and Siri

Buyers guide: We review the latest and greatest smart light bulbs

HOW-TOS

Five ways to scare off burglars

Five ways to scare off burglars

This is your house, you have to defend it
How to set up an Apple HomeKit Hub

How to set up an Apple HomeKit Hub

For Apple Home access you'll need an Apple TV, HomePod or an iPad
How to set up and use ​Alexa Routines

How to set up and use ​Alexa Routines

Make your home work your way with one single Alexa command
How to listen to podcasts on Alexa

How to listen to podcasts on Alexa

Spotify, Apple, TuneIn and more: Your guide to podcasting with Alexa