Latest smart home news
Here's what we want to see from a HomePod 2 - which could be a direct replacement or a lower-priced secondary device - as well rumours so far.... Read more
LG will be introducing a new ThinQ mobile app in the coming months that will add the ability to control its Wi-Fi connected smart appliances by voice.... Read more
Welcome to our roundup of the best cheap Amazon Echo deals , with deals available for all of Amazon's Echo devices. Read more
Bose has announced a new product, the Portable Home Speaker. It's a $349 smart speaker that supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.... Read more
Amazon is slashing prices on its own devices in the end of summer sales, including the new Amazon Echo Show 5... Read more
Google is reportedly planning to launch a new Home Mini - rebranded the Nest Mini - and it's expected to come with a host of new features.The report comes... Read more
Switching your Nest account to a Google Account? Here's how you do it, what the benefits are, and what you should be aware of before you do it.... Read more
Ikea has announced it has committed more investment to creating smart home products.The company already offers wireless charging, its Trådfri smart lighting... Read more
Three has announced that it is switching on its 5G powered home broadband service today in London.... Read more
You can now assign reminders to other people using the Google Assistant, in a gift to parents seeking to annoy their kids and partners seeking to nag their... Read more
Google Nest is removing the ability to turn the status light off on its Nest Cams, Nest Hello and Dropcam devices when they are recording video or audio.In... Read more
Remember GLAS? It's a not-so-new-anymore smart thermostat from Johnson Controls that's finally giving up on Cortana.... Read more
Samsung has announced several new developments for its SmartThings smart home platform.... Read more
Amazon has given Alexa users a new feature: The ability to change how fast it talks.... Read more
This is everything you need to know about Google Home devices. What are they, how do they work and what devices work with them?... Read more
Amazon-owned Ring has been caught up in another privacy scandal, and it once again involves the company's Neighbors platform.... Read more
Arlo has confirmed that the update bringing Apple HomeKit compatibility for the Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 cameras is rolling out.The update will mean that... Read more
Amazon has finally put its £30 Echo Wall Clock on sale in the UK.... Read more
Amazon is now enabling you to prevent human review of your Alexa voice commands should you wish. The feature is enabled through an option in the settings... Read more
Amazon is working on a new training method to help improve Alexa's ability to answer more complex questions and solve your queries more usefully.... Read more
Once you’ve enabled it, Alexa will announce the artist and name of every song before it plays.... Read more
Huawei was working with Google to produce a Google Assistant-powered smart speaker, before the plans came to a halt following the US ban in May 2019, according... Read more
Huawei is making a Smart Screen / Smart TV system, the first device to use Hongmeng OS, with details due at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2019... Read more
Samsung's Harman/JBL brands have finally released a smart home theatre device it first introduced in spring 2018.... Read more
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 random room, or even forgotten in the car in your garage.... Read more
Amazon has finally announced the Blink XT2 security camera for the UK - it's available now from the etailer and will be available from Argos in the coming... Read more
The Next Hub Max, Google's largest smart display, has a new release date. Or so we think it does.... Read more
Eve has announced the Eve Extend, a device that will create a Wi-Fi network for your Eve accessories and extend the range beyond the Bluetooth that it... Read more
Savings across the Google Home family... Read more
Prime Day offers a great deal on Alexa-compatible smart plug... Read more
Here are some reasons the Roborock S6 is a great robotic vacuum cleaner... Read more
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... Read more
A few years ago, the coordinated smart home felt like a pipe dream, but Alexa has changed all that... Read more
Amazon has been quietly tinkering away on two new Alexa-enabled devices: A wheeled home robot, and a high-end Echo speaker.... Read more
A Belgian news network has obtained samples of voice assistant recordings from Google Assistant powered devices that were listened to by human beings.... Read more
You can now ask Amazon's Alexa for official NHS health information, knowing that it comes from the official source. You're now able to ask Alexa details... Read more
One of the best selling smart home cameras in the US is making its way to UK shores.... Read more
Ikea has new bulbs and kits on the horizon - including one that's very on-trend with modern home design.... Read more
Robot vacuum cleaners are designed to make your life easier and save on household chores by lending a helping hand. The Roborock S6 is a master at it.... Read more
Letting a robot vacuum cleaner handle your floor cleaning chores is a tremendous idea. Come home to a freshly vacuumed floor every day, or set the machine... Read more
All the features and functions that come with having more than one Echo... Read more
Amazon released its Echo Show 5 last week and we had the opportunity to meet with Dennis Stansbury, Amazon’s UK head of Alexa experience and devices.... Read more
Philips Hue basically started the smart lighting revolution and certainly has one of the most comprehensive systems with the widest range of bulbs - from... Read more
Get the most out of your Google Home, Home Mini, Home Max or Home Hub with our top tips and tricks, helping you master your voice-activated speaker.... Read more
Virgin Media has set up consumers in a UK village with gigabit internet connections, providing up to 1Gps download and 150Mbps upload speeds.... Read more
Samsung has updated its SmartThings line of smart home accessories with three new gadgets that won't break the bank.... Read more
You can get an Amazon Echo Dot for just 99p if you sign up to an Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan for £14.99 a month.... Read more
Kitchen appliance company Neff has unveiled a new range of products that add smarts to cooking, cleaning and keeping your food fresh.... Read more
Ring's latest smart doorbell is now available. The Ring Door View Cam replaces the peephole in your front door, offering full Ring security services.... Read more
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 "personal... Read more
Here's everything you need to know about about Nest Aware, including what Nest devices it's needed for, what it offers and how much it costs.... Read more