Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech. Carrie specializes in smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights, as well as large and small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, stand mixers, and coffee machines. Carrie is now a copy editor at PWC.

Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

Ninja Personal Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001 on a kitchen countertop surrounded by bowls of fruit and vegetables

Ninja Personal Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

How does Ninja’s rival to the NutriBullet compare when it comes to creating smoothies and crushing nuts?

Lenovo Smart Clock review

Lenovo Smart Clock review

By Gerald Lynch, Matt Swider, Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The unassuming Lenovo Smart Clock is bedroom safe and very useful.

Nutribullet Magic Bullet Kitchen Express on a kitchen countertop with all its accessories

Nutribullet Magic Bullet Kitchen Express review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Can this two-in-one appliance from the personal blender giant really replace a blender and a food processor?

Proscenic T21 smart air fryer on a green background

Grab this Proscenic air fryer for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Proscenic T21 air fryer has been discounted by 47%, offering a hefty saving.

Arlo Pro 4 mounted outside

How to use a home security camera, and how it could replace a video doorbell

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Considering a home security camera, but not sure what they do and how they work? Find out with our guide to these handy smart home devices.

IKEA Air Purifier

IKEA’s new Starkvind air purifier can transform into a coffee table

By Carrie-Ann Skinner, Jamel Smith published

If IKEA has played their cards right, their new Starkvind could be the leading value air purifier in the market.

The LIFX Clean light bulb with its packaging on a table

LIFX Clean review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The LIFX Clean is a smart light that can shine a High Energy Visible (HEV) light to kill bacteria, but how does it compare to smart lights from Philips Hue and TP-Link?

Nest Cam (battery)

The feature Google’s new Nest Cam is missing but desperately needs

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Google Nest Cam (battery) fixes some of the issues the Nest IQ range of security cameras had, but here’s why not including color night vision could see Google slip behind its competitors.

The Kyvol AF600 Air Fryer on a kitchen countertop

Kyvol AF600 air fryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Kyvol AF600 air fryer produces crisp fries and chicken wings, but how does it compare to rival models from established brands, Instant and Ninja.

A woman looking in a fridge stacked full of food

LG’s latest InstaView fridges help save energy

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

LG’s InstaView refrigerator lineup now has a larger glass panel to help you see more of what’s inside without opening the door – here’s why that’s a good thing

Amazon Echo Show 5 (1st generation) being used for video calls on a green background

Snap-up the Amazon Echo Show 5 for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Amazon Echo Show 5 has been discounted by almost 50%, offering a hefty discoun

The Arlo Ultra two camera kit on a green background and the Arlo Ultra 2 on a pink background

Arlo Ultra vs Arlo Ultra 2: which 4K security camera is right for you?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Arlo’s first 4K security camera is soon to be discontinued, but you can still pick one up, but should you? We tested the Arlo Ultra and the Arlo Ultra 2 to find out which you should choose.

Child surrounded by teddies with an Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker

What is Amazon Kids on Alexa, and how do I turn it on?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Do your little ones love Alexa? Ensure children don’t stumble across anything inappropriate with Amazon Kids for Alexa. Here’s what you need to know.

Eufy SoloCam E40 on a wooden surface

Eufy SoloCam E40 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy SoloCam E40 is a wireless home security camera that doesn’t require a base station and comes with free built-in video storage. So how does it compare to rivals from Arlo and Ring?

TP-Link Kasa KP303 powerstrip

Kick-start your smart home with this TP-Link smart plug for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip KP303 has been discounted by almost a quarter offering a hefty saving.

Arlo Pro 4 on a table in the garden

Arlo Pro 4 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Arlo Pro 4 offers only an incremental update over the Arlo Pro 3, so just how does it differ from its predecessor?

SmartThings Energy app being used on a smartphone while a man sits in a lounge

You can now track energy consumption with Samsung’s SmartThings

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Samsung is adding an Energy motoring service to its SmartThings app – here’s everything you need to know.

TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Powerstrip KP303 on a wooden table

TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip KP303 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip KP303 lets you control three electrical appliances remotely from just one power socket, but how does it compare to rivals from Amazon and Eve?

Philips Hue bulb and packging on the left and LIFX smart light bulb with packaging on the right

Philips Hue vs Lifx: which smart lights are right for your home?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Philips Hue and LIFX are big names when it comes to smart lighting, but which you should choose?

Apple TV 4K (2021) with white remote against wooden surface

Apple TV 4K (2021) review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

It’s been four years coming, but is the latest Apple TV 4K a worthy contender as the streaming box for your home entertainment setup?

An Instant Pot Duo Crisp & air fryer with an Instant Vortex Plus on a kitchen countertop and plates of fries cooked in both appliances

I made fries in an Instant Pot… and they're not as good as using one of the best air fryers

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Can an Instant Pot that’s added air frying to its list of cooking methods replace an air fryer for making fries?

Instant Vortex Plus air fryer oven on a green background

Grab this Instant Vortex air fryer oven for its (almost) lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven has been discounted by almost 25%, offering a hefty saving.

Amazon smart plug connected to a coffee maker in a kitchen

What is a smart plug, and how it can stop your fear of leaving the coffee maker on?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Love the idea of a smart plug but not sure what they do and how they work? Get switched on with our guide to the simplest smart home devices.

Roidmi RS60 cordless vacuum cleaner

Roidmi RS60 cordless vacuum cleaner review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Roidmi RS60 is an expensive cordless vacuum cleaner that can mop floors as well, but can it rival top-of-the-range cleaners from Dyson and Miele?

Roidmi 10 cordless vacuum cleaner

Roidmi R10 cordless vacuum cleaner review

By Lauren Mulville, Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Roidmi R10, which was previously called the Roidmi S1E, is a lightweight, compact cordless vacuum that performs well on hard floors.

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