Smart home reviews from The Ambient

Kwikset Premis HomeKit Smart Lock

Kwikset Premis HomeKit Smart Lock

A HomeKit door lock that suits every situation
Philips Hue Bluetooth

Philips Hue Bluetooth

Living with Signify's new Bluetooth smart lightbulb
Ecobee SmartThermostat

Ecobee SmartThermostat

New features, same wide range of integrations
Hoover ​AXI washing machine

Hoover ​AXI washing machine

Impressive smart skills done right
​Hoover Vision smart oven

​Hoover Vision smart oven

This glimpse of a smart kitchen future arrived a little under done
Eufy RoboVac 11S Max

Eufy RoboVac 11S Max

No app? No worries
Ring Spotlight Cam

Ring Spotlight Cam

Is Ring's cam all that illuminating?
Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer

Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer

The smart lighting solution we’ve been waiting for
Nanoleaf Canvas

Nanoleaf Canvas

The most innovative and best-looking smart lights you can place in the home
Lenovo Smart Clock

Lenovo Smart Clock

Our verdict on the first alarm clock powered by Google Assistant
​RemoBell S

​RemoBell S

How does this video doorbell stack up?
D-Link Pro Wire-Free Camera Kit

D-Link Pro Wire-Free Camera Kit

A promising smart security camera setup that fails to capture confidence
Arlo Ultra

Arlo Ultra

We review Arlo's brand new 4K camera
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

The affordable Kasa Mini is simple but reliable
Apple TV 4K

Apple TV 4K

One box to stream it all
TP-Link Kasa Cam

TP-Link Kasa Cam

A super cheap smart security camera – but does it cut corners?
Sonos One

Sonos One

With Alexa and Google Assistant now present, the Sonos One is twice as smart
Harman Kardon Citation Bar

Harman Kardon Citation Bar

With this Assistant-ready sound bar, go all-in or go elsewhere
Google Nest Hub

Google Nest Hub

New name, same great smart display
Harman Kardon Citation 500

Harman Kardon Citation 500

Google Home Max on steroids - but is it enough to warrant the price jump?
Honeywell Evohome

Honeywell Evohome

The smart multi-zone thermostat and heating system put to the test
Libratone Zipp 2

Libratone Zipp 2

Alexa, Zipp reverse it
ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2

ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2

Worth the eyesore?
Roku Streaming Stick+

Roku Streaming Stick+

Does Roku's flagship stick it to the competition?
Amazon ​Echo Sub

Amazon ​Echo Sub

Alexa, bring the bass
Garmin Speak Plus

Garmin Speak Plus

A dash cam with Alexa built in
Eufy Lumos

Eufy Lumos

Affordable smart lights don't have to suck
Anki Vector

Anki Vector

This Alexa-powered roving robot is a sign of things to come
Eufy RoboVac 35C

Eufy RoboVac 35C

Does Eufy's affordable robot vacuum do the job?
Lenovo Smart Tab with Alexa

Lenovo Smart Tab with Alexa

Is the two-in-one a worthy Show Mode device?
Somfy Tahoma

Somfy Tahoma

Living with Somfy's smart home automation system
​Soma Smart Shades

​Soma Smart Shades

A great retrofit - but not the perfect solution
Roav Viva

Roav Viva

Anker's putting Alexa on the road, but how does it perform on wheels?
Amazon Echo Wall Clock

Amazon Echo Wall Clock

Is the time-keeping Alexa gadget worth it?
Hive View Outdoor

Hive View Outdoor

Can Hive's outdoor camera do the business?
Logitech Circle 2

Logitech Circle 2

Logitech ticks a lot of the right boxes with its HomeKit-ready cam
Nest Cam IQ Indoor

Nest Cam IQ Indoor

Nest's flagship smart security camera is still the one to beat
Ikea Trådfri

Ikea Trådfri

Certainly cheap, but will these bulbs make you cheerful?
Nuimo Click

Nuimo Click

Philips Hue and Sonos focused smart switch reviewed and rated
Honeywell Lyric C2

Honeywell Lyric C2

Honeywell's smart security camera put to the test
Amazon Cloud Cam

Amazon Cloud Cam

Living with Amazon's affordable and simple smart cam
Danalock Smart Door Lock

Danalock Smart Door Lock

A sleek lock with HomeKit support