Cat Ellis

Cat Ellis

Homes Editor

Cat is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She's been a tech journalist for 15 years, and worked on print magazines including PC Plus, Official Windows Magazine, and PC Format before moving online. She's also a Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) certified barista, so whether you want to upgrade your smart lights or pick up a new espresso machine, she's the right person to help.

Articles by: Cat Ellis

Philips Hue starter kit on purple background with white text reading 'TechRadar Lowest Price'

Philips Hue starter kits crash to record-low prices in secret Amazon sale – don't miss out

By Cat Ellis published

There are huge savings on bulbs and LED strips, so catch them while you can.

Air fryer with drawer open showing cooked fries, and close-up of fries and chicken nuggets in air fryer

The best small air fryers 2025: compact fryers tested and rated

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Top-rated compact air fryers that are perfect when you're cooking for one or two people.

Breville Oracle Dual Boiler coffee maker on kitchen counter with drinks

Breville's new espresso machine can brew coffee and steam milk at the same time – and it's eye-wateringly expensive

By Cat Ellis published

The Breville Oracle Dual Boiler is launching first in Australia, and is the company's priciest machine to date.

Thermomix TM7 with lid removed

I went hands-on with the Thermomix TM7 – the all-in-one appliance that can cook just about anything

By Cat Ellis published

From stews to salads and even sorbets, this super multi-cooker can do it all.

Philips Hue starter kit on pink background with white text 'TechRadar Lowest Price'

Philips Hue starter kits are going cheap at Amazon right now, so grab one while you can

By Cat Ellis published

This bundle, including two White & Color Ambiance bulbs, a dimmer switch, and the Philips Hue Bridge, is down to a record-low price.

Beast Health 850 Plus blender with smoothie ingredients on kitchen counter

The powerful Beast blender lives up to its name, and it's even made me a kale smoothie fan

By Cat Ellis published

This powerful personal blender has significantly more oomph than your typical smoothie maker, if you're willing to pay the higher price.

Google Nest Hub

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.

Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Homepod smart speakers

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.

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The best video doorbell 2025: security for your home, wherever you are

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've spent months testing video doorbells from big and small brands to help you make the right choice.

Philips Hue light bulb on blue background with white text reading 'TechRadar price cut'

Philips Hue smart bulbs just got a massive 41% price cut at Amazon, smashing last week's Prime Day deals

By Cat Ellis published

Now's the time to extend your smart lighting setup.

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The best espresso machine 2025: home coffee makers tested by experts

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Expert-recommended espresso machines to give you a morning jump-start.

Philips Hue Smart Button, Tap Dial Switch, and Dimmer Switch

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.

De'Longhi espresso machine on red background with white text reading 'TechRadar big savings'

Missed Prime Day? Fear not, there's still $500 off this De'Longhi espresso machine and it's the best deal I've seen all year

By Cat Ellis published

A giant discount on a fully automatic coffee maker that beats Amazon's Prime Day offers.

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We test home appliances for a living – these are the only Prime Day deals worth your time today

By Cat Ellis last updated

The TechRadar Homes Team has hand-picked the best offers from this year's Prime Day sale, with big savings on appliances from Ninja, Dyson, Shark and more.

Coffee beans, latte macchiato, and caffe latte

I'm a certified barista, and these are the three bean-to-cup coffee makers I recommend for easy brewing

By Cat Ellis published

Fantastic beans and how to grind them

Breville coffee machine on blue background

I've tested 13 coffee machines in the last year, and these are my top Prime Day recommendations

By Cat Ellis published

I'm TechRadar's coffee expert, and these are the best offers available right now.

Philips Hue starter kit on blue and green background with white text reading 'TechRadar Prime Day Philips Hue Deals'

Philips Hue bulbs and starter kits crash to record-low prices for Amazon Prime Day

By Cat Ellis published

I've been covering Prime Day for years, and these are some of the best smart lighting deals I've ever seen.

Video doorbell and hand holding smartphone on gold background with white text reading 'TechRadar lowest price'

Our top-rated video doorbell just hit a record-low price in the early Prime Day sale – and it's not from Ring

By Cat Ellis published

The Philips 7000 Series Video Doorbell has two cameras to capture people and packages, and all your footage is stored locally so there's no subscription.

Philips Hue Signe lamp and Festavia string lights on blue background with white text reading 'TechRadar don't miss'

Philips Hue Prime Day deals: 'beautiful' smart lights are going cheap, and these are the best offers

By Cat Ellis published

Thinking of getting your first Philips Hue lights, or planning to expand your setup? This is the perfect time

Coffee beans in hopper, latte with heart in gray ceramic cup, and espresso pouring into glass cup

I'm a trained barista, and these are the 3 best espresso machines I've tested so far this year

By Cat Ellis published

Whether you want a delicious shot of black espresso, or your order is so complex it makes grown baristas cry, I've got the machine for you.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ coffee maker on gold background with white text reading 'TechRadar don't miss'

This limited-edition Nespresso machine is totally adorable, and it's received an epic price cut ahead of Amazon Prime Day

By Cat Ellis published

This super compact coffee maker has received a huge price cut, and it's available in a limited edition pistachio color.

Swann Buddy4K video doorbell on pink background with white text reading 'TechRadar price cut'

Forget Ring – our favorite AI-powered video doorbell is half price ahead of Prime Day, and it doesn't need a subscription

By Cat Ellis published

There's no need to pay to save your videos in the cloud when you can keep them on your own 128GB SD card, organized by subject.

Coffee being dispensed into a measuring cup, a glass cup of espresso, and coffee beans in a coffee machine's hopper

I've tested 13 coffee makers over the last year, and these are the top 3 to keep you caffeinated on a budget

By Cat Ellis published

You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great quality coffee maker, and these are my top recommendations.

WinBot W2 Omni cleaning window

This window-cleaning robot is a miracle-worker, and if it's on sale for Prime Day you should grab one ASAP

By Cat Ellis published

The Winbot W2 Pro Omni will make light work of even filthy windows, and with the right deal, it could be your smartest Prime Day purchase.

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