Latest smart home news

A new wireless standard is looking to unify the smart home and make operation easier for users. We detail everything you need to know about Matter.

Alexa - like the rest of us - is getting all excited for Eurovision, and has its very own song for it

The company has shared details on what to expect when Android 13 arrives on TV platforms later this year.

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Not only can you place a call using the feature, but you can also leave a voice message or send a text-based message.

Sonos has been rumoured to be developing a voice assistant since at least last summer.

Google has taken down the wall and will now allow Alexa devices access with the 2021 line of Nest smart home gadgets.

To celebrate Star Wars day, Amazon has commands and questions you can ask Alexa.

These are amazing savings to help with keeping the home clean.

Alexa can now queue up your podcasts, as both Spotify and Apple have announced that streams through their Podcasts apps now work with Alexa. So, if

Arlo has introduced a second-generation Arlo Go security camera that works with both 4G and Wi-Fi. It even has GPS.

If you're a gamer and a fan of Nanoleaf's lighting products then chances are you love a bit of diffused RGB lighting in your gaming space.

Wi-Charge has signed a mysterious deal with Belkin, and we can expect its first wireless power device to be available later this year.

The change will make Alexa even more useful for those with smart doorbells.

This could help keep your home secure and safe.

Got problems with the mics on your Echo? Here's the solution.

If This Then That allows users to link services and trigger automated actions more simply. We detail how it all works.

This partnership will allow you to easily voice shop at Walmart through your Google Assistant device, whether that's your phone or smart speaker.

Smart door locks from Google Nest and August and others all cost over $200 each? They aren't cheap, but Wyze is aiming to change that.

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

Everything you need to know about Google Assistant routines and how to get your Google Assistant devices to perform multiple actions with one command.

If you have an Echo of some kind, and regularly use Amazon's virtual assistant - Alexa - there's a good chance you're using it mostly to listen to mus...
Everything you need to know about calling with Google Nest speakers and displays, including how it works, how to set it up and how to make a call.

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Details of a new 'Look and Talk' feature have appeared in code of the Google app, suggesting new tricks for Nest Hub Max.

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The catch? It only works with Amazon Music. Here's how it works.

Sky has launched its fastest broadband package yet, offering speeds of up to 900 Mbps.

If you have an Echo speaker or Echo Show smart display, there's a good chance you've run into a situation where you've wanted to follow up your previo...

Ambilight+Hue is a great pairing - here's how to get it working.

Using a mesh network system can ensure your entire home has great wireless internet throughout. We explain how.

It's super common to misplace your phone at home. We all do it. It can fall between the couch cushions, get lost in the bedsheets, be left in some

Amazon's Day One Editions program has been running for a while now, but since it's an experimental area for Amazon it can get quite confusing.

Best known for its set-top boxes, Humax has now announced an entry into the smart home.

Innr has expanded its range of outdoors smart lights with the Global Lights Colour, available now at £169 for three.

The Starlink satellite internet service is capable of providing impressive speeds, and more importantly, it can help ensure those in remote rural loca...

Decorating is a complex art, one that can make or break not only other people's impressions of your home.

The company behind Speedtest.net has used its vast pool of data to find out exactly how Starlink stacks up to the competition around the world.

This superb doorbell is an ideal upgrade if you're looking to beef up your home's security.

This is the ideal pet camera if you want peace of mind.

Google has rolled out a tweak to the Home app's layout, making it easier to adjust the brightness of lights and volume of speakers.

This smart smoke detector is so much more useful than a traditional, simplistic version.

These lights are an amazing way to change the look and feel of a room.

Eufy, Anker’s smart home brand, has soft-launched its latest product: The $399 Eufy Security Video Smart Lock.

A while back, Nanoleaf announced it was updating its software to allow you to mirror the colours on your TV screen or monitor with your lights. Here's

Nanoleaf is a great system of light panels - but there are different versions. Which is best for you?

What happens to your IoT devices that use a 3G signal once AT&T and Verizon turn off the signal?

Owners of Google's battery-powered doorbell have noticed the device struggles to operate in the cold. Now, Google has confirmed the issue.

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