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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Best air purifiers 2025 — after testing dozens of models, these are the 9 I’d pick to eliminate dust, allergens, and odours from your home
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Lauren Bradbury
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TV when it's on, art when it's off
Allow the Samsung 2024 Frame TV to bring quality, style and personality to your home
By Sponsored
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Your Wi-Fi could be putting your home at risk of being burgled, according to security experts — here’s what you can do to secure it
An unsecured Wi-Fi network puts your home at a host of risks if you have smart security
By Kezia Reynolds
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How I beat the winter blues at home with smart tech
Clever tech tricks to boost your mood
By Heather Young
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Monitor and clean the air in your home using the latest tech
Poor air quality has been linked to a whole raft of respiratory problems, but it's not all outdoors. Here’s how tech can help you clear the air…
By Ginevra Benedetti
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A robot vacuum with legs?! This new release has become the world’s first to offer ‘a truly hands-free’ approach to cleaning — and I’m already impressed
I’m a vacuum expert, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen anything quite like this
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 3 rules you need to follow when installing security cameras around your home — or risk a hefty fine and legal action
The rules apply to video doorbells, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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The latest WFH must-haves – stylish and reliable tech to upgrade each day
Struggling to stay productive at home? These picks make for a more streamlined set-up
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Discover how people who are sight impaired rely on smart tech to adapt their homes for everyday living
From household tasks to chill-out time, here’s how tech can help
By Ideal Home
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Dyson deals – when and how to bag a discount on Dyson vacuums, fans and more
If you missed bagging a Dyson deal over Black Friday, make sure you read out guide to the brand's sales including vacuums, air purifiers, heaters and fans
By Lauren Bradbury
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Find the best air purifier deals for great savings on Blueair, Levoit, Philips, AEG, and more
How and where to shop to improve indoor air quality for less
By Amy Lockwood
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Pet tech - how technology can play a part in your furry friend's life
Discover the ever-growing world of pet tech, from cameras that allow you to spy on them when you’re not home, to gadgets that’ll keep them fed and watered
By Ginevra Benedetti
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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 – 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
Sponsored by EE
Play host to this summer’s biggest moments
By Ideal Home
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Best video doorbells – 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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‘Alexa, be my plant whisperer’ – Amazon’s AI assistant can now help you keep your houseplants alive and thriving
Alexa is here to save your plants!
By Sara Hesikova
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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