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
-
Smart gardens - how tech can change your outdoor space for the betterCheck out the clever gismos and gadgets you can invest in to make your outdoor space even more inviting…
By Ginevra Benedetti
-
OVO Energy's new Alexa voice command can tell you when it's a greener time to use energy at homeBetter yet, it's voiced by Happy Valley's James Norton
By Jullia Joson
-
Seasonal re-decorating made simple – how to balance trend and traditionRefresh your home decor with a helping hand from EE
By Sponsored
-
IKEA has just launched a smart new lamp to change how we light our homesIt offers a variety of options for lighting your home for under £40
By Amy Hunt
-
The touchless tech that will transform your daily routines - how to control your home, hands-freeThe digital world is increasingly going hands-free - discover how you can bring touchless tech into your home
By Ginevra Benedetti
-
How to set up parental controls - keep your kids safe onlineTake full control of your broadband connection ensuring your kids can keep connected and safe at the same time
By Ginevra Benedetti
-
Our editor’s top 3 tech hacks for your home – turn your interiors dreams into realityThese tech-based ideas can make a world of difference
By Sponsored
-
How smart home tech can help you keep hit your health and fitness goalsTake gym classes from home and get detailed information about your health without having to go to your GP
By Ginevra Benedetti
-
The new generation of video calling - all the ways you can keep in touch face-to-faceDiscover all the ways you can video call to ensure speaking to friends and family is a far more personal experience
By Ginevra Benedetti
-
Ultion Nuki Plus smart lock review – tried and testedIf 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
-
How to make your life easier with voice assistants - the invisible butlers that are always there to helpThey're the modern-day invisible butlers who are always there to help
By Ginevra Benedetti
-
If you own an Alexa – these are the most helpful voice commands you really should knowGot Alexa for Christmas? These are the best voice commands to get you started
By Sara Hesikova
-
The smart home trends experts say will be taking over for 2024What's predicted to be the latest in must-have home tech
By Thea Babington-Stitt
-
Getting my home up to speed with the latest smart security systemLooking out for my home and family has never been so easy
By Sponsored
-
IKEA is launching an exciting new product designed to stop burglars in their tracksThe cute-looking sensors will help you to keep on top of your home security, and protect your property from damage
By Amy Hunt
-
Smart home security – how to find the system that’s right for youThese ideas from EE make it easy to protect your home.
By Sponsored
-
Best cheap exercise bikes – 6 budget-friendly yet brilliant buys all under £500We'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
-
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
-
I tested the world's prettiest air purifier - Here are my honest thoughtsThe 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
-
Ruark R1S review - a modern speaker with the charm of a classic radioThe 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
-
Ring Video Doorbell 4 review - a capable, easy to use addition to your doorThis smart doorbell from Ring is easy to use and install - but I don't love the extra costs
By Molly Cleary
-
How to effortlessly create an entertainment hub at homeDiscover the key pieces required to create a state-of-the-art entertainment room, with help from ViewSonic
By Sponsored
-
Boost your Wi-Fi and learn how to make the internet faster at homeWith 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
-
Is the Dyson Purifier Cool AutoReact worth the money? Here's why I couldn't be without it for the summerThe Dyson Purifier Cool AutoReact is a city dweller's must-have if you can stretch your budget
By Molly Cleary
-
GoodHome Malay 9000BTU air conditioner review – tried and testedThe 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
-
Smart smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms - why go 'smart'?Fancy an upgrade from the traditional carbon monoxide or smoke alarms? Read on to discover the ‘smarter’ choices out there…
By Ginevra Benedetti
-
Smart home voice control - find out what you can do, just by askingDiscover what smart devices you can voice control, and how to do it to fully embrace a hands-free future at home
By Ginevra Benedetti


