Smart home reviews from The Ambient

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
Bose Home Speaker 500

Bose Home Speaker 500

Does this smart speaker debut justify the wallet-melting price tag?
Somfy Outdoor Camera

Somfy Outdoor Camera

Somfy's all-weather security smart camera put to the test
Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition

Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition

The kids are alright with Alexa Freetime
​Arlo Security Light

​Arlo Security Light

Let there be light – on demand
Chromecast Ultra

Chromecast Ultra

Streaming from your phone in 4K
Amazon Echo Input

Amazon Echo Input

The Echo Input is a problem solver – but not a primary Alexa speaker
Philips Hue Dimmer Switch

Philips Hue Dimmer Switch

Smart lights meet simplicity
Facebook Portal

Facebook Portal

A smart display with stupid timing
Ecobee Switch+

Ecobee Switch+

More features than you'll ever need
Nest Thermostat E

Nest Thermostat E

We take the cheapest Nest smart learning thermostat to task
August Smart Lock Pro + Connect

August Smart Lock Pro + Connect

Big on features – and on price
Brilliant Switch Control

Brilliant Switch Control

The most advanced light switch you can get, but not the easiest to use
​Lifx Mini

​Lifx Mini

We put Lifx's smallest bulbs on test
Amazon Smart Plug

Amazon Smart Plug

Why can't all smart home gadgets be this simple?
iHome iGV1 Voice

iHome iGV1 Voice

Our verdict on the Google Assistant bedside alarm clock
Ecobee4

Ecobee4

A smart thermostat with Alexa built in
Reolink Argus Pro

Reolink Argus Pro

Wireless, rechargeable, solar-powered… we put this no-plug camera to the test
Riva Concert

Riva Concert

Is this unashamed Sonos One rival a convincing imitation?
Amazon Fire TV Recast

Amazon Fire TV Recast

Cord-cutting made easy, but freedom has its compromises
Marshall Stanmore II Voice

Marshall Stanmore II Voice

Iconic looks and a volume dial that loves to be cranked
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

More than remotely brilliant
iRobot Roomba i7+

iRobot Roomba i7+

It cleans itself, but is it worth it?
Xiaomi Roborock S5

Xiaomi Roborock S5

AKA Mi Robot 2, AKA Roborock S5... whatever it's called, it sucks (and mops)
Neato Botvac D6 Connected

Neato Botvac D6 Connected

Neato’s new robot vacuum cleaner that’s built to suck up serious dirt
Amazon Echo Show

Amazon Echo Show

Echo Show grows up – but still has a lot to learn
Amazon Echo Dot 2018

Amazon Echo Dot 2018

Alexa, you're looking great
Amazon Echo Plus

Amazon Echo Plus

The second-gen Echo Plus is a big upgrade
JBL Link View

JBL Link View

Same Google smarts, better sound
August Doorbell Cam Pro

August Doorbell Cam Pro

The smart lock pioneer ups its game in a crowding market
LG ThinQ WK7

LG ThinQ WK7

LG's Meridian-powered smart speaker is all about that bass – but are you?
Polk Assist

Polk Assist

An upgrade on the regular Google Home
Polk Command Bar

Polk Command Bar

It's got the sound, but does it have the smarts?