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Not a morning person? These 5 smart home tips and automations will take the pain out of early starts
By Cat Ellis published
Stop hitting 'snooze' – this smart tech will help you beat the morning slump.

The best smart speaker 2025: for Google, Alexa and Siri
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.

Alexa+ is due to roll out to more users soon, but one of the next-gen voice assistant’s best features may have been pushed back
By Rowan Davies published
Amazon has pushed back the launch of the desktop version of Alexa+without giving a clear reason.

The Narwal Freo Z10 robovac mopped my home better than it vacuumed and that’s not its only quirk
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Narwal has a well-priced all-in-one robot vacuum in the Freo Z10, but vacuuming isn’t its forte and the Freo Mind automatic cleaning mode isn’t efficient.

The best smart switch 2025: top buttons and dimmers for all your smart home devices
By Alistair Charlton, Cat Ellis last updated
Updated Our roundup of expert-tested smart switches to give you maximum control over your smart home tech.

The battle of the bots: as TechRadar's resident robot-vacuum expert, these are the 4 Prime Day deals I'd spend my own money on
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
All-in-one options from Ecovacs, Dreame, Eureka and Narwal – prices from just AU$799

7 things you should know before buying an Echo speaker – don't make the same mistakes I did
By Josephine Watson last updated
There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.

The Swann MaxRanger4K solar-powered camera has kept my home feeling safer without forcing me to buy a subscription
By Hamish Hector published
Swann's MaxRanger4K Solar camera is an impressive, albeit pricey home security option.
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