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.
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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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What is smart lighting? And why do I need it?
We explain how smart lighting works and how it can really transform the way you live at home for the better…
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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What is Sky Live? And how does it work? Here's what you need to know...
It's the oh-so clever new camera for the Sky Glass TV
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The viral self-heating mug that has divided the Ideal Home team – is it worth £130?
We all love a nice and warm morning cup of tea or coffee. But would you pay £130 to keep it that way?
By Sara Hesikova
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I tested the world's prettiest air purifier - Here are my honest thoughts
The Briiv air filter is a beautiful thing to have on your shelf, but I wanted to find out if it offers both style AND substance
By Rebecca Knight
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Ruark R1S review - a modern speaker with the charm of a classic radio
The Ruark R1S is the perfect addition to my busy kitchen. With an unfussy design and high-quality audio, it combines everything I love about retro-style radios with the smart features of a modern speaker
By Millie Fender
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Ring Video Doorbell 4 review - a capable, easy to use addition to your door
This smart doorbell from Ring is easy to use and install - but I don't love the extra costs
By Molly Cleary
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How to effortlessly create an entertainment hub at home
Discover the key pieces required to create a state-of-the-art entertainment room, with help from ViewSonic
By Sponsored
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Boost your Wi-Fi and learn how to make the internet faster at home
With our homes becoming ‘smarter’ by the day, knowing how to make the internet faster and get the speediest signals is a must. Here's how...
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Is the Dyson Purifier Cool AutoReact worth the money? Here's why I couldn't be without it for the summer
The Dyson Purifier Cool AutoReact is a city dweller's must-have if you can stretch your budget
By Molly Cleary
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GoodHome Malay 9000BTU air conditioner review – tried and tested
The GoodHome Malay 9000BTU Air Conditioner is a big, heavy, white box, but it’ll keep you comfortably cool on hot sticky days
By Helen McCue
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Smart home voice control - find out what you can do, just by asking
Discover what smart devices you can voice control, and how to do it to fully embrace a hands-free future at home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How not to get burgled this Christmas – home security experts reveal 6 top tips
Protect your home from uninvited guests this holiday season
By Amy Cutmore
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Sky Glass and Sky Stream – the best new ways to enjoy a world of entertainment
Promotional feature with Sky
By Amy Cutmore
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Stuck for Christmas gifting ideas? A digital photo frame is the perfect solution
Stuck for what to get your loved ones this festive season? Here’s a failsafe idea that will slot into any and every home set-up
By Sponsored
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Why a baby monitor is a must-have for every family with kids
Keeping an eye on your little ones is a job made easier with the EZVIZ BM1
By Sponsored
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Amazon Black Friday deals – save on Echo speakers, mattresses, vacuums and more
The online warehouse has lots of amazing offers as we run up to Black Friday
By Amy Cutmore
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IKEA smart home hub upgrade
The new hub will help you power all of your other smart products
By Amy Hunt
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Protect your home this winter with Ring's stylish security solutions
Stay safe and sound in your sanctuary with a little tech help
By Sponsored
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Disguise your Wi-Fi router with this clever IKEA hack that is going viral on TikTok
Tired of looking at your eyesore of a Wi-Fi router? Try out this easy trick to disguise it
By Jullia Joson


