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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Samsung’s The Frame – a stylish lifestyle TV that’s a work of art
Finally! Proof that a TV doesn't have to be a boring black box!
By Rachel Homer
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How to photograph your home like a pro
Want to up your blogging or Insta game? Join next month’s Livingetc/Fujifilm masterclass and learn how to take better pictures of your home from the experts
By Carla Passino
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Email and text scams to watch out for this autumn
Don't be caught out by scam emails or texts. Here are some of the most common to be aware of…
By Jane Kemp
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Does your TV sound terrible? Here are three ways to make it sound better instantly
Don't worry, you don't need a PhD to fix it!
By Amy Cutmore
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Revealed: the city with the fastest broadband in the UK
An unlikely location is meeting our ever-growing need for wi-fi speed...
By Amy Cutmore
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The UK's best broadband provider revealed – and it's a brand you've probably never heard of!
You need to get this broadband provider on your radar, pronto!
By Tamara Kelly
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Wireless speakers to put on show
The latest hi-fi systems offer wireless streaming technology and great sound - and are even designed to look good in your home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The Aldi retro phone is back in stores tomorrow, along with a jukebox!
Aldi's retro tech Specialbuys are arriving tomorrow – well ahead of your Christmas shopping deadline
By Tamara Kelly
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Four reasons why you should buy refurbished tech… and the savings are just the start
Promotional feature with eBay
By Amy Cutmore
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Sonos One speakers now come in COLOURS! Which one is your favourite?
This HAY Copenhagen collar is music to our ears!
By Amy Cutmore
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Roberts Radio have launched a stunning new wireless speaker you need to see
The latest speaker technology wrapped up in a retro-inspired package
By Rebecca Knight
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These Mrs Hinch-approved Christmas decorations are cheap as chips - get them while you can
Ignite some festive cheer into your home with the Christmas decorations we've all been waiting for...
By Jennifer Ebert
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If you buy one thing for your garden this Prime Day it should be this portable projector
Ideal Home's Editor bought this portable projector last summer to create an outdoor home cinema – you can snap it up with £20 off this Amazon Prime day
By Heather Young
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5 easy steps to keeping your home safe
Take these measures to keep your home safe when you are away
By Jennifer Ebert
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How to change your WiFi password – and why you should
Ensure your home tech is always secure by updating your private access controls regularly
By Caramel Quin
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7 of the best apps for country dwellers
Phones at the ready! Get closer to nature with these must-have apps for walkers, wildlife spotters and country folk alike…
By Tara King
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How to get your tech repaired – and decide whether it's worth fixing or replacing
From broken earphones to water-damaged iPhones, to laptop screens, here's the lowdown
By Amy Cutmore
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The one simple act that puts you at greater risk of being burgled
Most of us will be guilty of it!
By Amy Cutmore
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World's smartest home? Verbal 'homework' command turns off the TV and turns up the lights!
Is Hillrise house the smart home of the future?
By Tamara Kelly
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Alan Titchmarsh has an important announcement for fans of Love Your Garden
It's good news for all gardeners
By Tamara Kelly
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A decade’s nothing! Brits’ ancient appliances are still going strong – and could one even be a record?
Our kitchens are becoming living museums
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Robert Dyas is selling a clever robot for your home – and it’s surprisingly affordable
The EBO Air home companion robot protects your home and plays with pets
By Millie Hurst
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Sarah Beeny has a genius hack for saving on washing detergent
Anyone suffering with hard water should listen up
By Rebecca Knight
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How to make an e-reader cover
Easy step-by-step sewing instructions for making your own cover for an e-reader.
By Julie Butterworth
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Looking for a new TV? Steer clear of this size or risk wasting your money
Sometimes bigger really is better
By Rebecca Knight
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Two new Ring doorbells are launching this month – and they’re the best yet
It's like having your own bouncer on the door!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Phil Spencer reveals the one thing you should never compromise on when house hunting
It's the non-negotiable you should always check
By Rebecca Knight


