Latest smart home reviews
The LG Styler is big, expensive and most definitely a luxury purchase, but is it worth it? Here's our review.
Google has offered a mesh network system for a while now, having started with Google Wifi and then progressing to the more feature-packed Nest Wifi so...
Arlo camera and doorbell deals are back for Black Friday 2022.
The Google Nest Cam with Floodlight is a great two-in-one device. Here's our review.
Amazon's small Echo sounds even better than before. It's a winner.
The Blink Video Doorbell costs under £50, severely undercutting the market-leading competition. But how does it perform against them?
Smart lights are often the first foray into the smart home and Hue is often top of the list.
Does Amazon's latest Wi-Fi 6E-enabled system cut the mustard, or should you opt for the cheaper Pro 6?
The fourth-gen doorbell enters a crowded market - not just from rivals, but from Ring itself - so how does it justify being the one to buy?
It has a hefty price tag - but does is clean up?
The Arlo Pro 4 takes what the Arlo Pro 3 started and makes a small tweak to make it more flexible.
The Ezviz DB2 packs some serious specs for its price point and looks to be a great value proposition. We've been putting it to the test.
With built-in pan and tilt controls, as well as some clever AI tracking features, the C6 promises to capture the action, wherever it takes place.
Amazon's smallest smart display gets an update, but who should buy the Echo Show 5?
The 2020 Amazon Echo is a design rework that takes on a surprising spherical form, but is it a worthy improvement over alternative smart speakers?
The Echo Dot is now a sphere - but is it still the perfect starting point for your smart home? Find out in this comprehensive review.
There's no avoiding the high price, but this fan is loaded with functions and the performance is superb.
There's a lot packed in here - but does it perform? Here's our full verdict on Miele's flagship robot vacuum cleaner.
Robot vacuum cleaners have been around for some time now and have gradually improved their capabilities over the years, but robot mops are less common...
Roborock's robot vacuum cleaners seem to get smarter and more convenient. This one not only empties itself but also washes its built-in mop.
Is the Roomba S9+ robot vacuum cleaner worth its hefty price?
It's no secret that 2020 onwards has left many thinking more and more about air quality. From pollution in major cities, to airborne disease, there's ...
Amazon's biggest Echo Show boosts the screen size and begs to be wall-mounted. But is it actually any good?
A more portable smart video calling device in the Portal range, with a different form-factor for convenient conversations with loved-ones.
Our long-term test of the evohome modular heating system
Is the 2021 update to Google-owned Nest's wired indoor security camera a good buy? Here are the high points and low points.
The 2021 Nest Cam is battery-powered and works both outside or inside - the choice is yours. But is it a step forward in quality or a step back?
Always wanted that Philips Ambilight effect? Govee Immersion could be a cheap way to get it - but the affixed camera might put-off some buyers.
Google Nest's Hello wired video doorbell sits alongside the Nest Battery Doorbell. It's expensive, but it's still got the best feature set going.
What's the battery life like of the Google Nest Doorbell (battery)? What's the camera like? How does it compare to the Nest Hello? Here's our review.
Nanoleaf's wood-look lights give you a different vibe to its colourful tiles - but are they worth the cost?
With expertise in robot vacuum cleaners, Roborock is no novice in the cleaner market, but this is only its second foray into cordless stick cleaners.
The second-generation Echo Show 8 is the best bang for your buck Alexa device with a display. It's got a much improved camera this time too.
Is the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer worth the money? Here's our review.
The Meaco 1056P is the pedestal version of the company's desk fan - sorry, 'air circulator' - which has various modes, motions and levels for cooling.
Previously available in the US, Amazon has now launched a UK version of the latest Echo Dot Kids. The hardware is the same as the 4th gen Echo Dot.
Arlo boosts internal monitoring with privacy in mind.
This shorter battery life cordless cleaner is designed for hard floors and smaller homes, where it can be easily packed away. Is it any good?
The V15 Detect is the best-of-the best in cordless vacuums - but is its laser light head really worth the lofty price tag?
The second-gen hard-wired smart doorbell from Amazon-owned Ring brings head-to-toe perspective, better quality and more. Is it worth it?
Sleep tracking comes to Google's smart display, offering an unintrusive way to monitor your rest.
Combining Arlo's smart camera with a powerful floodlight for a winning combination.
Arlo's Ring rival puts up a compelling show. Do you need a subscription? What's the video quality like? Is it better than Ring?
This Echo Show features a rotating base feature so it can follow you during calls. But it's far pricier than other Show devices, so is it worth it?
This battery-powered smart thermostat is simpler than some, but ticks the important smart features boxes. Here's the setup and user experience.
This electronic box sucks in your home's air to extract moisture to avoid damp, condensation and even aid with drying your washing.
The hard-wired Ring Video Doorbell will need an electrician to fit. But it never needs battery changes. And it can always record as a result.
The Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock have changed in 2020. But is it a design shift for the better?
The tool for all your cleaning needs? The HX1 might be expensive, but this battery-powered vacuum's modular system means it meets a number of demands.
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus is Ring's 2020 battery-powered flagship video doorbell, complete with Pre-roll to capture events before they happen.
A refreshed speaker from Google that's a great replacement for the Google Home.