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Our guide to the best smart plugs money can buy. The best plugs to control your devices from your phone, with scheduling, remote control and more.... Read more
With welcome software enhancements and much better audio as well as that larger screen, the Echo Show is getting serious. But is it worth buying?... Read more
Considering a smoke alarm purchase? Then you might be wondering what the differences are between the latest smart smoke alarms and how they compare.... Read more
Leaving the hall light on and the curtains half open doesn't make your home secure. Here are some great tech tips to make it change that... Read more
Google Assistant can not only help you get things done, but it can also entertain you, especially around the holidays.... Read more
Our guide to the best smart security cameras for your home. Including wired and wireless security cameras with and without subscription options.... Read more
Comparison between the new Echo Plus and the old Echo Plus. What is the difference between the 2018 and 2017 models and which should you buy?... Read more
But how do these devices really stack up? We're comparing the established Echo Show (2017) with its new sibling, the Echo Show (2018), spec by spec.... Read more
The Echo Plus is a better Echo all-round than the standard version, but we have to say we preferred last year's design that distinguished it from the... Read more
The Echo Dot has long been one of our favourite pieces of tech because it’s so simple and inexpensive and the new device continues at the same price point... Read more
The Google Assistant centre for your smart home: the Home Hub is the always connected central point to control smart devices, watch YouTube and more.... Read more
Honeywell's all-new security system packs in some serious smarts, making it a compelling choice in a market chock-full of app-controlled cameras. We've... Read more
Google has announced a new type of Google Home speaker. It's called Google Home Hub, and it is Google's version of the Echo Show.... Read more
Looking around for a smart home deal from Google, Nest, Ring or Roomba?... Read more
Facebook has launched its very first piece of hardware you can buy.... Read more
Facebook has moved into the hardware field with a couple of alternatives to Amazon's Echo Show.... Read more
The Hive View is certainly the best looking indoor camera you can buy, but only offers 24-hours to download the video it captures... Read more
A comparison of how the reengineered UK and European model of the Nest Thermostat E compares to the company's more expensive Thermostat 3.0.... Read more
Although Google is holding a hardware event in just one week, the company has decided to announce a new Home Mini beforehand.... Read more
The European model of the Nest Thermostat E European model has more flexible placement and can be installed yourself. Here are our first impressions.... Read more
Nest announced a re-engineered model of its Thermostat E for Europe. It can be self-installed, comes with a pre-defined schedule and it's under £200.... Read more
Our guide to Google's smart home speakers. Read our comparison of Google Home, the Google Home Mini and the Google Home Max to find which to buy.... Read more
Samsung's SmartThings range has been refreshed with a new line-up of smart home devices. They include a new Hub, The Button and a range of sensors.... Read more
Our guide to the best robot vacuums to buy. Click to see the very best robot cleaners we've reviewed with all the details you need to know.... Read more
OK so there are some clues in the title, but Honeywell's all-new all-in-one security system combines the latest intelligent home monitoring technology,... Read more
From an updated Echo Show with a gorgeous 10-inch HD screen to an Echo Wall Clock (seriously), no stone was left unturned.... Read more
Comparison between the all-new Amazon Echo Dot (2018) and the original Echo Dot. How do they compare and what are the differences?... Read more
With the ever-increasing popularity of Amazon Echo smart speakers, it's no surprise to see more and more companies jumping on the bandwagon.... Read more
Amazon Fire TV Recast will let you send recorded TV to a different device.... Read more
Amazon is rattling off updates to Echo devices at a surprise event in Seattle, where it's now announcing a new and improved Echo Show.... Read more
Now that Amazon owns smart security camera and doorbell company Ring, it used its surprise event in Seattle to announce a few Ring device updates.One of... Read more
Amazon is announcing probably 70 new devices right now at a surprise event in Seattle, including an Alexa-enabled wall clock and microwave.... Read more
Primarily lets you schedule times to turn devices on and off, use Alexa for voice control, and control devices when you're away from home... Read more
Amazon is rattling off updates to Echo devices at a surprise event in Seattle, where it's now announcing a new Echo Input product.... Read more
Perhaps the most interesting part of this new Echo Plus model is that it includes a built-in temperature sensor.... Read more
The Amazon Echo Sub is designed to deliver down-firing, 100W deep bass sound through a woofer. It can be paired with an Echo or Echo Plus.... Read more
Dubbed the "all-new Echo Dot", the new model comes with sound improvements and a fresh design.... Read more
A round-up of the some of the best smart heating solutions available in the UK, what features they offer and how they could help you save money.... Read more
If you want to dip your toe into the world of Alexa, the Echo might seem like the obvious choice. But what is it really like?... Read more
Not only can you place a call using the feature, but you can also leave a voice message or send a text-based message.... Read more
Amazon is going to be offering its own Smart Plug, letting you add Alexa voice control to any plug socket.... Read more
Those of you who own an Amazon Echo might be surprised to learn how much it can really do. It's loaded with features and hidden settings.... Read more
Amazon's multi-room audio feature lets you play music across multiple Echo devices in your home at the same time. But there are caveats.... Read more
ZigBee is a smart home protocol that's widely used, including in Amazon's Echo Plus. Here's everything you need to know about it... Read more
Alexa has liberally thrust itself into the lives of just about everyone. Amazon's omnipotent AI appeals not only to the technically minded, but to everyone.Amazon's... Read more
The company has been rumoured to be working on its own "Smart Display", and now that device has leaked online as the “Google Home Hub”.... Read more
Amazon Echo is one of a range of hands-free speakers and devices that can be controlled with your voice. The voice-controlled Amazon "personal assistant"... Read more
Your Amazon Echo has just arrived and you might have glanced at the quick-start guide, but beyond the basic setup, what are the first things to do?... Read more
Amazon is developing an entire new range of Alexa-powered smart home devices. To be clear, these likely won't be new Echo speakers.... Read more
Amazon is pushing the Echo and Echo Dot hard in a bid to dominate the connected home market before too many players - like Google - can catch up.The Amazon... Read more