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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Amazon has slashed the price of its new outdoor security cam - it's over 20% off!
Blink and you'll miss it .. this wireless and weatherproof cam won't be on sale for long
By Fraser Simpson
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The Furbo treat dispenser and pet camera is a dog’s best friend
Go fetch! Get £40 off a Furbo for a limited time only
By Amy Cutmore
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From smart fridges to facial recognition – this is what the Ideal Home of the future will look like
According to a futurologist
By Rebecca Knight
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Did you know there's a secret Amazon page with thousands of special discounts?
This little-known page has a paradise of elite items with huge discounts that could be ideal for your home
By Fraser Simpson
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Amazon Echo launches in the UK - the Future has officially arrived!
First came robotic vacuum cleaners, then the hoverboards, now Amazon's futuristic responsive technology has found its way home, and we couldn't be more excited about it!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The Aldi retro radio is back and almost identical to the iconic Roberts radio...only £150 cheaper
A retro deal you won't want to miss
By Rebecca Knight
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IKEA has created the cheapest Sonos speakers ever – and they’ve got some VERY cool features
Is it a shelf, lamp or speaker?
By Rebecca Knight
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If you home was built in THIS decade you could be at greater risk of burglary
Thieves seem to have a taste for Art Deco
By Rebecca Knight
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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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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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Protect your home with your phone: Hive HomeShield puts security at your fingertips
Promotional feature with Hive HomeShield
By Lisa Fazzani
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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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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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Experts reveal this is the time of day you're most likely to be burgled – and how to avoid it!
Former burglar shares top tips for how best to deter thieves from breaking in
By Tamara Kelly
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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