Articles by Caroline Preece, Freelance Contributor

As a freelance contributor, Caroline is a smart home enthusiast creating features, buying guides, and reviews for TechRadar. She got her start writing about technology as a staff writer for IT Pro and has spent the intervening decade writing about everything from films and TV to cryptocurrency (and a lot in between). She now works as the smart home editor for homes titles including Livingetc and Real Homes, bringing her experience with technology together with her personal passion for interiors and the home. Having recently purchased her first home - a small garden flat in Suffolk, England - she is taking advantage of no longer renting by making the flat as smart and automated as possible, installing smart heating, smart lighting, and a smart speaker in every room.

Articles by: Caroline Preece

How to watch Deadliest Catch season 22 online — stream the hunt for king crab from anywhere, free trial

By Caroline Preece published 8 May 26

News A major fleet relocation, a tougher stretch of water and a season shaped by real loss

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S11 on Paramount+

How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S11' — 18 queens face off for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame

By Caroline Preece published 8 May 26

News Eighteen returning queens, three competitive brackets and a two-episode premiere

How to watch The Traitors India online from anywhere — stream Karan Johar's celebrity edition now

By Caroline Preece last updated 5 May 26

News BBC Three is bringing another international spin on one of TV's most addictive formats to UK screens this month.

How to watch The House of the Spirits online from anywhere — stream the Prime Video literary adaptation

By Caroline Preece published 28 April 26

News Prime Video is giving Isabel Allende's best-known novel a much bigger canvas this time around. Watch The House of the Spirits online from anywhere.

How to watch Virgin Island season 2 online from anywhere – stream the Channel 4 reality series

By Caroline Preece published 27 April 26

News Channel 4's most talked-about intimacy series is back, and season 2 looks set to start the same conversations all over again.

Ant and Dec presenting I'm A Celebrity... South Africa S2

How to watch I'm A Celebrity 2026 online for free — stream the All-stars spin-off FINAL tonight

By Caroline Preece last updated 24 April 26

News Scarlett Moffatt has missed out on the final, the last four are set, and the live ITV1 and ITVX showdown starts tonight. Here's how to watch 'I'm A Celebrity... South Africa' online from anywhere.

Married at First Sight Australia 2026 on Nine

How to watch Married at First Sight Australia 2026 online: Free Stream, Start Time, Gossip, UK release

By Caroline Preece last updated 26 February 26

News The experiment is back for 2026 and spoilers travel fast. Here is how to watch MAFS Australia Season 13 live or on demand, wherever you are.

How to watch Love Island: All Stars season 3 — free streams from anywhere for tonight's FINAL

By Caroline Preece last updated 23 February 26

News Last night saw a brutal dumping just 24 hours before the grand final, leaving five couples as finalists. Stream on ITVX in the UK or watch abroad with a VPN.

How to listen to 'The Archers' for free from anywhere in the world

By Caroline Preece published 11 February 26

News 'The Archers' is still one of the easiest BBC dramas to keep up with, as long as you know where to look.

The Apprentice Season 20 Free Streams: How to watch online from anywhere

By Caroline Preece published 29 January 26

News Here's how you can watch The Apprentice season 20 online from anywhere in the world as Lord Sugar puts a new batch of candidates through their paces.

How to watch 'Call the Midwife' series 15 on BBC iPlayer (it's FREE)

By Caroline Preece published 11 January 26

News Nonnatus House returns for a new chapter set in 1971 — here’s how to watch it for free wherever you are

How to watch The Hunting Party season 2 — stream online from anywhere in the world

By Caroline Preece published 8 January 26

News NBC’s manhunt thriller returns as Bex Henderson’s team pursues the fugitives of 'The Pit'

How to watch Wild London on BBC iPlayer (it's FREE)

By Caroline Preece published 1 January 26

News David Attenborough reveals the wild heart of London — here’s how to watch Wild London online and for free from any country as the urban wildlife doc wows TV viewers.

How to watch 'The Scarecrow's Wedding' on BBC iPlayer (it's FREE)

By Caroline Preece published 25 December 25

News Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay’s big day gets the BBC Christmas special treatment — here’s how to watch it for free wherever you are

How to watch Celebrity MasterChef on BBC iPlayer — it's FREE

By Caroline Preece published 17 November 25

News MasterChef may be on pause, but Celebrity MasterChef is back — and you can stream it for free

The Celebrity Traitors UK LIVE: how to watch, free streams, live updates, Episodes 2 & 3

By Tom Bailey, Caroline Preece last updated 10 October 25

The Traitors UK is back but this time with a twist, as the castle will be filled with celebrities. Here's how you can watch The Celebrity Traitors for free from anywhere in the world.

The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ docking its mop pad

iRobot Roomba Combo j7 Plus review

By Josephine Watson, Caroline Preece last updated 3 October 24

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It's no longer the newest Roomba around, but the Combo j7 Plus combo robovac-and-mop is still very capable.

iRobot Roomba Combo j5 Plus review

By Caroline Preece published 18 September 24

A sturdy, app-controlled robot vacuum and mop that's suitable for hard floors, carpet, and rugs, but has its limits.

The best ways to control your HomeKit smart home: from your TV to your Apple Watch

By Alistair Charlton last updated 24 June 24

Apple Watch now supports family sharing, but what is the best way to control your HomeKit smart home?

Echo Dot on a side table near a smart lock and a smart thermostat

Matter 1.0 means Black Friday is the perfect time to start your smart home

By Caroline Preece published 23 November 22

We look at why Black Friday is the ideal opportunity to invest in your smart home ahead of Matter's rollout.

Ezviz C6 2K+ Security Camera review

By Caroline Preece published 1 November 22

The Ezviz C6 security camera promises a panoramic view of your home, but how effective is it?

Ring vs SimpliSafe: which home security company offers the best protection?

By Caroline Preece published 18 October 22

We compare the home security offerings of two of the biggest players in the space, looking at cameras, subscription costs and more, but which will keep you safer?

The Matter 1.0 standard aims to unify your smarthome

Meet Matter 1.0: Why Google, Apple, and Samsung are holding hands in the smart home

By Jeremy Kaplan last updated 5 October 22

Matter 1.0 has finally been released. Here's what it means for the future of the smart home

I'm a lifelong iPhone user, but have never tried HomeKit - this is what I'm excited about

By Caroline Preece published 7 September 22

As I get ready to welcome a HomePod Mini into my home, I review the best features of a HomeKit smart home.

How to create a home security system on a budget: affordable bundles to keep you safe

By Caroline Preece last updated 5 September 22

Want to build a home security system but don't have a lot of cash? We'll tell you how.

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