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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Smart home security – how to find the system that’s right for you
These ideas from EE make it easy to protect your home.
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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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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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The viral self-heating mug that has divided the Ideal Home team – is it worth £130?
We all love a nice and warm morning cup of tea or coffee. But would you pay £130 to keep it that way?
By Sara Hesikova
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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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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
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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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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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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
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Sky Glass and Sky Stream – the best new ways to enjoy a world of entertainment
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By Amy Cutmore
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Stuck for Christmas gifting ideas? A digital photo frame is the perfect solution
Stuck for what to get your loved ones this festive season? Here’s a failsafe idea that will slot into any and every home set-up
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Why a baby monitor is a must-have for every family with kids
Keeping an eye on your little ones is a job made easier with the EZVIZ BM1
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Amazon Black Friday deals – save on Echo speakers, mattresses, vacuums and more
The online warehouse has lots of amazing offers as we run up to Black Friday
By Amy Cutmore
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Protect your home this winter with Ring's stylish security solutions
Stay safe and sound in your sanctuary with a little tech help
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Disguise your Wi-Fi router with this clever IKEA hack that is going viral on TikTok
Tired of looking at your eyesore of a Wi-Fi router? Try out this easy trick to disguise it
By Jullia Joson
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The best smart plugs could save you £100 over two years – these are our top picks
A small investment in affordable smart plugs could save you a bundle over time, and make your entire house that bit more clever in the process.
By Caroline Preece
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Energy-saving smart tech - smart ways to save on your bills
Saving money by using energy-saving tech - is all the more essential with the cost of living through the roof. Here’s how to do it…
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Smart ways to reduce food waste - genius devices to help do your bit for the planet
Find out easy tech ways how to reduce food waste, to both save you money and reduce your carbon footprint
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Smart robot cleaners - how this domestic droid can make life easier
We explore the ever-expanding range of smart robot cleaners on the market and discover what they can help with in your home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Best TV – sets for binge-watching, gaming, sports, soaps and more
The best TVs to evolve your living room set-up with your viewing habits, from brands like Samsung, Hisense, Panasonic and more.
By Steve May
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Smart barbecues - find out how tech can make your BBQ brilliant
Discover how latest tech in smart barbecues can untether you from the barbecue while keeping a ‘smart’ eye on the cooking
By Ginevra Benedetti
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5 ways to elevate your interiors with The Samsung Frame TV, available at Currys
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