Smart home guides

Simplified Nest Aware pricing guide

Simplified Nest Aware pricing guide

Nest Cam monitoring just became a lot easier and, crucially, a lot cheaper
HDMI explained: Best HDMI cables

HDMI explained: Best HDMI cables

Demystifying the AV world’s most complicated connection
The best Google Home speakers

The best Google Home speakers

We pick out the top devices with the voice assistant built in
Google Home Seamless Setup

Google Home Seamless Setup

Now rolling out and making your smart home setup easier than ever
What is Z-Wave and why should you care?

What is Z-Wave and why should you care?

Everything you need to know about the smart home wireless standard
Android TV tips, tricks and hidden secrets

Android TV tips, tricks and hidden secrets

Get more from your Google-powered TV or set-top box
Best budget home security cameras

Best budget home security cameras

You don't have to spend a fortune to get a top connected security cam
Zigbee or Z-Wave: Which is best for you?

Zigbee or Z-Wave: Which is best for you?

What are they and how do they differ?
​Smart home wiring: Beginner's guide

​Smart home wiring: Beginner's guide

What devices you need to wire, the tools you need and how to do it
The best smart locks

The best smart locks

Alexa, Google Home and HomeKit options for all budgets
Sonos S2 app guide

Sonos S2 app guide

Get the latest software and improved features by updating your Sonos system
Best Google Assistant commands

Best Google Assistant commands

Smart home, information and more with these top Google Home commands
Chromecast built-in: Your essential guide

Chromecast built-in: Your essential guide

A need to know on Google's casting tech for apps, music and movies
Creating festive fun with your connected kit

Creating festive fun with your connected kit

Let your tech sort out the Christmas cheer this year
The best 4K projectors 2021

The best 4K projectors 2021

Ultra HD cinema in your home made easy
Google Home funny questions for Christmas

Google Home funny questions for Christmas

Festive Easter eggs (Christmas eggs?) for you to impress the family with
Best streaming devices 2021

Best streaming devices 2021

Get your Netflix, Prime and Hulu hits with these top streaming sticks, boxes, dongles and more
Funny things to ask Siri this Christmas

Funny things to ask Siri this Christmas

Smart ho ho HomeKit... the best commands for your iPhone or HomePod
Smart home ecosystems explained

Smart home ecosystems explained

Google Home, Alexa, HomeKit, SmartThings and more compared
Funny things to ask Alexa at Christmas 2020

Funny things to ask Alexa at Christmas 2020

Easter eggs in December... The best Alexa Christmas commands and skills
The best streaming services and apps

The best streaming services and apps

Smart TV and streaming stick services tried and tested
The best smart doorbells

The best smart doorbells

The bells, whistles, and potential pitfalls of smart doorbells
How to use Alexa: the complete guide

How to use Alexa: the complete guide

Become an Alexa ninja with our epic do-everything guide
The best smart blinds 2020

The best smart blinds 2020

Automating your blinds isn't easy, here's everything you need to know
The best robot vacuum cleaners

The best robot vacuum cleaners

Best robo cleaners for carpet, hardwood, mopping on a budget and more
Best AirPlay 2 speakers 2021

Best AirPlay 2 speakers 2021

Multi-room audio has never been easier for people in an Apple ecosystem
Pick a perfect smart home hub

Pick a perfect smart home hub

Zigbee, Z-Wave, Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, SmartThings and more
Best home security camera 2020

Best home security camera 2020

Nest, Arlo, Ring, Eufy, Kasa and more: latest & greatest smart home Wi-Fi cams
The best Apple TV apps

The best Apple TV apps

The apps and games you need to download
The best smart speakers with screens

The best smart speakers with screens

Our top picks of the top digital assistant speakers with touchscreens
Amazon Echo v Echo Dot

Amazon Echo v Echo Dot

What is the best Amazon Echo for your setup?
The best mesh WiFi routers

The best mesh WiFi routers

Improving your home network speed and connectivity
Apple HomeKit Secure Video explained

Apple HomeKit Secure Video explained

Everything you need to know about the new security focused platform
Nest Mini v Echo Dot

Nest Mini v Echo Dot

Which bitesize smart speaker is best?
The best smart lights

The best smart lights

The latest and greatest smart lighting systems and bulbs
Best filament LED smart bulbs

Best filament LED smart bulbs

Vintage-style filament bulbs from Hue, Bulbrite, Ikea and more tested and rated
Apple HomePod v HomePod Min

Apple HomePod v HomePod Min

Apple's smart speakers a quite different - here's what you need to know
The best Philips Hue apps

The best Philips Hue apps

Our picks of the third-party Hue apps worth downloading
Amazon Echo 4th-gen v Google Nest Audio

Amazon Echo 4th-gen v Google Nest Audio

The sub-$100 digital assistant speakers compared and contrasted
Sonos Arc v Sonos Beam

Sonos Arc v Sonos Beam

Which is the right Sonos soundbar for your TV setup?
Sonos One v Sonos One SL

Sonos One v Sonos One SL

Sonos' entry level speakers compared and contrasted
What is Amazon Sidewalk?

What is Amazon Sidewalk?

Everything you need to know about Amazon’s new wireless tech