Latest smart home news

Amazon has slashed prices on its Echo Show models, meaning you can keep in touch with friends and family really easily.

The V11 Outsize is bigger in almost every way.

Signify's Philips Hue launches a solution for dead light switches, as well as a refined Dimmer Switch and a new outdoor light bar.

Google has updated Assistant on its own speakers and displays - like the Nest Hub and Mini - with a new feature.

Ring announced last autumn it would adopt end-to-end encryption, and now, it is starting to add support to its cameras.

iRobot is known for its superb Roomba robot vacuum line-up and it's always looking for new ways to innovate. Now those innovations are more

The update stops you needing to press, and therefore clean, a button to ring the doorbell.

Adding mesh network nodes for whole home coverage.

At CES 2021, TP-Link is introducing new smart home accessories under its Kasa line.

Improvise and personalise recipes - and get perfect results every time.

Samsung has announced the JetBot 90 AI+ a robot vacuum cleaner that's aiming to be smarter than other robot cleaners thanks to AI.The JetBot 90 AI+ is

Roborock is once again, attempting to better its previous robot vacuum cleaners by making your life even easier with the Roborock S7.
The Echo Dot is Amazon's most popular smart speaker with Alexa and now with a great discount

Amazon's voice assistant will now automatically remind you of an event if you have asked when it's occurring.

Smart lighting specialist Nanoleaf has announced it is going to integrate smart home protocol Thread into all its future products.

Google has quietly stopped sales of the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor, a $399 outdoor security camera.
GE Lighting is rebranding its C by GE line of smart home accessories and expanding it beyond smart lighting.

Google might soon update its Nest Hub Smart Display after a device passed through the FCC.The device listing was spotted by 9to5Google and features th...

Arlo's Ring-rivalling Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell is now available on pre-sale for a 2 February release in the UK.

Ring is one of the stars of the smart home and here are the best tips and tricks to get the most out of your Video Doorbell

Get the most out of your Google Nest Audio, Mini, Max, Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max with our top tips and tricks, helping you master your voice-activated

This is everything you need to know about Nest and Google Home devices. What are they, how do they work and what devices work with them?

The Amazon Echo is one of a range of hands-free speakers and devices from Amazon that can be controlled with your voice. The voice-controlled "persona...

All the features and functions that come with having more than one Echo

You can use multiple Google Home or Nest devices around the home, we've got the details on how to do it and why it's worthwhile.

Save a packet on a new premium Ring doorbell, with £50 or over 20% off

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.

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?
Amazon Alexa has received a new "Live Translation" feature.

You can win either the DEEBOT 920 or DEEBOT T8 AIVI.

If you've been after a Echo Dot, then there's no better time to get one than today.

There's a redesigned Philips Hue dimmer switch coming. Here's how it differs compared to the current generation and what we think of its changes.

According to Dyson, research shows relative humidity is most pleasant and healthiest between 40 percent and 70 percent. But during the hottest and

Discover how you can hear Her Majesty's annual musings through your smart speaker - no matter where you are in the world.
Not only can you place a call using the feature, but you can also leave a voice message or send a text-based message.

Netflix is now becoming available on Amazon Echo Show devices in the US (it doesn't seem to be working in the UK as yet).

Spotify Podcasts are now available on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices including, of course, Amazon's own Echo devices.

Considering the amazing bargains on Amazon Echo devices recently, you may well have treated yourself or a loved one to an Echo, Echo Plus or another A...

Making your Christmas decorations smart is very easy thanks to voice assistants!

Here's how to setup and use the Google Nest Hub and Google Nest Hub Max to make and receive video and voice calls.

Google has announced you can now make Zoom calls on its Nest Hub Max smart screen device. The app is in preview, which means it's still being develope...

Security is its own reward, so why not make someone feel safer this Christmas?

If you're a HomeKit aficionado, this new doorbell seems custom-designed to suit you.

These robot vacuums will help someone you care for take a load off, and stop worrying about chores.
Apple Music is finally available on Google Assistant smart speakers and displays, according to Google.

Show and Tell helps Echo Show and Alexa users who are visually impaired.

Show and Tell, is an Alexa feature designed to help blind and partially sighted people and it's just launched in the UK. It uses the Echo Show's camer...

Google has pushed out a range of discounts on Nest home devices, meaning you can save on the Nest Mini, or Nest Hub.
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Amazon has sent emails to customers with Echo devices to tell them that their devices are now updating with Amazon Sidewalk. The email has been sent o...