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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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
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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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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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Is one air purifier enough for the whole house? How to find the perfect number
Will one air purifier work for your whole house? Or do you need more?
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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Karcher RCV5 Robot Vacuum review
Looking to make the load a little lighter when it comes to keeping on top of the housework? A robot vacuum could be the answer so we put the Karcher RCV5 to the test
By Holly Walsh
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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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Roomba i7+ robot vacuum review
Fancy a hoover that does all the work for you? Our review of Roomba’s i7+ model puts this robot vacuum to the test
By Mollie Davis
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iRobot Roomba s9+ robot vacuum review - everything you need to know
We review the iRobot Roomba s9+ - a Wifi connected robot vacuum which promises to clean corners and empty itself
By Rachel Tompkins
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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 ecosystems - what are they and why do I need one?
Simplify your life by controlling all of your smart home devices using a single system
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This Editor-loved Shark air purifier is currently reduced by an incredible £250
Shark's two top-performing air purifiers are currently under £100, just in time to battle summer allergies
By Rebecca Knight
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DH Lifelabs Aaira Mini air purifier review – a compact cold evaporation filter
Our DH Lifelabs Aaira Mini air purifier review tests out this compact unit's performance
By Jack Phillips
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Blueair DustMagnet 5440i air purifier review – a stylish design built to combat dust
Our Blueair DustMagnet 5440i air purifier review puts this Scandi-style air purifier with smart technology through its paces
By Jack Phillips
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IKEA has launched a new air purifier UPPÅTVIND at a bargain price
Guarantee clean air for less... the brand's new UPPÅTVIND air purifier is at least half the price of other models on the market
By Ginevra Benedetti
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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
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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