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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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 best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality – tried and tested
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality and filtering dust, pollen and odours, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Amy Lockwood
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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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Christmas smart home tech - make your home smart this season
Discover how to make the festive season both more practical and more magical
By Ginevra Benedetti
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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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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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Smart gardens - how tech can change your outdoor space for the better
Check out the clever gismos and gadgets you can invest in to make your outdoor space even more inviting…
By Ginevra Benedetti
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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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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
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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