Smart home
Our smart home guides are here to help you make your home more connected. Take control of your heating, lighting and more to save energy. Use smart doorbells and speakers to communicate and control your home life with ease.
Smart home
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The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality – tried and tested
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality and filtering dust, pollen and odours, as tested by the Ideal Home team, featuring our top recommendations from leading brands
By Amy Lockwood
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The must-have tech for a stress-free holiday – both to bring with you and to keep an eye at things at home
These tech solutions can make your break a whole lot smoother
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Best security camera of 2024 – top wired and wireless cameras for better home security and peace of mind
The best security cameras for monitoring the inside and outside of your home, from Ring, Ezviz, Netatmo and more
By Chris Haslam
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From sports to blockbusters, our editor shares her tips to turn a night in front of the TV into a hosting win
Play host to this summer’s biggest moments
By Ideal Home
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The best air purifier deals – Prime Day may be over but you'll still find great savings to improve indoor air quality for less
Find great discounts on Blueair, Levoit, Philips, AEG, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best video doorbells of 2024 – the best doorbell cameras to secure your property and keep your house in check
The best video doorbells to help keep an eye on security and deliveries - with notifications sent to your phone - from Ring, Nest and more.
By Luke Edwards
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What is smart security? Everything you need to know about this cutting-edge technology and how it can protect your home
Keep your home (and the people and things in it) safe from intruders with a smart home security system that you can monitor wherever you are in the world
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Our editor’s 3 smart tech tricks to up your hosting game this summer
It's your time to be the host with the most
By Sponsored
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Smart gardens - how tech can change your outdoor space for the better
Check out the clever gismos and gadgets you can invest in to make your outdoor space even more inviting…
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Today's best Dyson deals on vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, heaters, fans and more
Our edit of today's best Dyson deals – save up to 50% on essential household appliances
By Lauren Bradbury
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OVO Energy's new Alexa voice command can tell you when it's a greener time to use energy at home
Better yet, it's voiced by Happy Valley's James Norton
By Jullia Joson
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Seasonal re-decorating made simple – how to balance trend and tradition
Refresh your home decor with a helping hand from EE
By Sponsored
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IKEA has just launched a smart new lamp to change how we light our homes
It offers a variety of options for lighting your home for under £40
By Amy Hunt
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The touchless tech that will transform your daily routines - how to control your home, hands-free
The digital world is increasingly going hands-free - discover how you can bring touchless tech into your home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to set up parental controls - keep your kids safe online
Take full control of your broadband connection ensuring your kids can keep connected and safe at the same time
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Our editor’s top 3 tech hacks for your home – turn your interiors dreams into reality
These tech-based ideas can make a world of difference
By Sponsored
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How smart home tech can help you keep hit your health and fitness goals
Take gym classes from home and get detailed information about your health without having to go to your GP
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The new generation of video calling - all the ways you can keep in touch face-to-face
Discover all the ways you can video call to ensure speaking to friends and family is a far more personal experience
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Ultion Nuki Plus smart lock review – tried and tested
If the idea of installing a smart lock for your front door leaves you fraught, the Ultion Nuki Plus smart lock might just be the gateway gadget for you.
By Millie Fender
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How to make your life easier with voice assistants - the invisible butlers that are always there to help
They're the modern-day invisible butlers who are always there to help
By Ginevra Benedetti
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If you own an Alexa – these are the most helpful voice commands you really should know
Got Alexa for Christmas? These are the best voice commands to get you started
By Sara Hesikova
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The smart home trends experts say will be taking over for 2024
What's predicted to be the latest in must-have home tech
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Getting my home up to speed with the latest smart security system
Looking out for my home and family has never been so easy
By Sponsored
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IKEA is launching an exciting new product designed to stop burglars in their tracks
The cute-looking sensors will help you to keep on top of your home security, and protect your property from damage
By Amy Hunt
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Smart home security – how to find the system that’s right for you
These ideas from EE make it easy to protect your home.
By Sponsored
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Best cheap exercise bikes – 6 budget-friendly yet brilliant buys all under £500
We've chased down the best cheap exercise bikes for home use, from foldable buys to budget-friendly options, all less than £500
By Annie Collyer
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We review the Ultenic T10 Robot Vacuum which has smart multi-mapping technology, and will empty its own dust bin
The Ultenic T10 Robot Vacuum has smart multi-mapping technology, and will empty its own dust bin
By Katie Sims