<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Smart-home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home Fri, 01 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'An accomplished smart speaker that ticks a lot of the right boxes' — the Echo Show 11 falls to a record-low price at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/an-accomplished-smart-speaker-that-ticks-a-lot-of-the-right-boxes-the-echo-show-11-falls-to-a-record-low-price-at-amazon F89EPHq7xsdgrmb5jcArLm Fri, 01 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Has smart home tech gone too far? This robot vacuum is also a closet — and four washer-dryers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/has-smart-home-tech-gone-too-far-this-robot-vacuum-is-also-a-closet-and-four-washer-dryers CmZv5JvSeLmKzXGSa5ZRCk Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:56:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smart-home brand Dreame showed me a rocket-powered electric car, and then things got weirder from there ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/smart-home-brand-dreame-showed-me-a-rocket-powered-electric-car-and-then-things-got-weirder-from-there AmiwFcuBPyW4H2KXKTwoFB Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This smart fridge scans your food and your fingerprints to give you personalized nutrition advice — but I'm not sure I want judgemental appliances in my kitchen ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/this-smart-fridge-scans-your-food-and-your-fingerprints-to-give-you-personalized-nutrition-advice-but-im-not-sure-i-want-judgemental-appliances-in-my-kitchen rcmtCJGoS5En7bXhyAGDha Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 12 gadgets that will turn your mini garden into the perfect spot for watching nature or entertaining — from $20 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/12-gadgets-that-will-turn-your-mini-garden-into-the-perfect-spot-for-watching-nature-or-entertaining-from-usd20 wkdUPWjTSaxYPyaA3DJ7Sb Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:39:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA has just revealed a chic inflatable chair that's a masterpiece in design — here's how to style it in your home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikea-has-just-revealed-a-chic-inflatable-chair-thats-a-masterpiece-in-design-heres-how-to-style-it-in-your-home jZxnJZVFGE9pAmmJnPm3J5 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The extremely handy Ring Battery Doorbell is now even cheaper at 40% off on Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/the-extremely-handy-ring-battery-doorbell-is-now-even-cheaper-at-40-percent-off-on-amazon W2ywEPnxQtbKqVUtzV6CUB Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These E Ink fridge magnets display Polaroid-like photos that you can change from your phone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/these-e-ink-fridge-magnets-display-polaroid-like-photos-that-you-can-change-from-your-phone gHfPD5CcVv3Zg3hZLonmfP Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ This fun IKEA lamp is a brilliant talking point in my home, and my friends can't believe how cheap it was ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/this-fun-ikea-lamp-is-a-brilliant-talking-point-in-my-home-and-my-friends-cant-believe-how-cheap-it-was pJh8GwqGQ4GS7KuWBmG8S Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google just fixed one of the biggest Gemini for Home problems, bringing back a feature users say they 'really missed' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/google-just-fixed-one-of-the-biggest-gemini-for-home-problems-bringing-back-a-feature-users-say-they-really-missed A9zu7fjaJeDDLXidvisZCf Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:21:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA’s range of affordable smart home devices just got a handy upgrade — and it’s a big win for Samsung phone and TV users ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/ikeas-range-of-affordable-smart-home-devices-just-got-a-handy-upgrade-and-its-a-big-win-for-samsung-phone-and-tv-users dByeb9UuQ7vVGDHKTV9LCZ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:28:07 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:26:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sky Smart Home vs Ring: how much can you save with Sky's new smart doorbell bundle? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/sky-smart-home-vs-ring-how-much-can-you-save-with-skys-new-smart-doorbell-bundle fDee8RUvkpxEXjZdkCoXhe Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:45:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test vacuums for a living – these are the 5 best robovacs I'd recommend for Aussies right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/best-robot-vacuum-cleaner-australia y9bR2YoG6ewJwJY83gyUEN Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:53:02 +0000 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:54:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Ultion Nuki 2025: the most well-rounded smart lock in the UK for ultimate peace of mind ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/ultion-nuki-2025-smart-lock-review mrWjpMqKq83a9sgPV56rQa Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam floods your property with dazzling light to deter would-be burglars ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/reolink-solar-floodlight-camera-review jGdRibn2CSRYUi5qQ6XvFP Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:54:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Narwal Flow 2 an AI-forward robot vacuum and mop that uses its smarts to determine how dirty your floor is, and the best way to clean it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-flow-2-review a3AupQN5JTb92n9aF8RwbT Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'So we've got a proper four wall bedroom situation': I asked Alexa+ to help redecorate my apartment, and she has a great eye for design ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/so-weve-got-a-proper-four-wall-bedroom-situation-i-asked-alexa-to-help-redecorate-my-apartment-and-she-has-a-great-eye-for-design SPymQAiQsT5DRmsAYqxEzM Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Who goes there? Your Ring doorbell can now recognise up to 50 familiar faces, and let you know if a caller is a friend or a stranger ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/ring-familiar-faces-uk-launch dYJYjDvtfwCxRwUWVeCtSe Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Saros 20 is a predictably accomplished addition to Roborock's robot vacuum lineup, delivering all-round cleaning excellence ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/roborock-saros-20-review Tb4DXXUHJcZzZuQw7xrQgQ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:47:16 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:10:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The smartest wet-dry robovac yet? This new Ecovacs model identifies dried-on stains, pre-treats to soften them, then scrubs them away for spotless floors ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/does-your-robovac-struggle-with-dried-on-spills-this-new-model-from-ecovacs-pre-treats-tough-stains-to-soften-them-before-scrubbing-them-away DL4qH5i9GMZ5xd2djcv9Gn Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ DJI Romo P vs Roborock Saros 10R — which robot vacuum comes out on top when it comes to dodging obstacles? I put them to the test ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/the-dji-romo-p-has-the-most-spectacular-obstacle-avoidance-of-any-robot-vacuum-ive-tested-heres-how-it-compares-to-the-roborock-saros-10r xboraFcHbAjWwVakDMhePf Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA just launched a tiny motion-sensitive light that you can stick anywhere — and you can get two for $5 right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikea-just-launched-a-tiny-motion-sensitive-light-that-you-can-stick-anywhere-and-you-can-get-two-for-usd5-right-now uEqUS2DaYByshYjujdNiqK Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:54:24 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:25:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Romo P robovac from drone expert DJI has the most jaw-dropping obstacle avoidance I’ve ever seen ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/dji-romo-p-review Lb9Z5F4crxsHLFfXiDKTNo Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:22:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘It’s almost worthless’: Google Home users slam ‘painfully slow’ Gemini assistant — but it’s getting a global rollout no matter how much you dislike it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/its-almost-worthless-google-home-users-slam-painfully-slow-gemini-assistant-but-its-getting-a-global-rollout-no-matter-how-much-you-dislike-it gMt5j9Yvrx8g7koyvboBzF Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:09:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get 'high-resolution picture quality and ultra-compact design' for cheap with 45% off the Blink Mini 2K+ ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/get-high-resolution-picture-quality-and-ultra-compact-design-for-cheap-with-45-percent-off-the-blink-mini-2k r9dH228Ps9MAQszn9AMKHd Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:41:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with the Aqara Camera Hub G350: a powerful indoor security camera that's a wolf in rabbit’s clothing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/aqara-camera-hub-g350-review 8CmvBe8pfkga3wQEhG6Ayf Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:38:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA just launched a kitchen collection to bring the backcountry into your home — and as a homes editor, I'm in love ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/ikea-just-launched-a-kitchen-collection-to-bring-the-backcountry-into-your-home-and-as-a-homes-editor-im-in-love T73RiLNNr9dLS9vux4M6PA Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Light up your life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the best Hue lightstrip yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/philips-hue-omniglow-review prVtS8errcDkDw76LmXqTA Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beyond the 'dark showering' trend — these expert lighting tips will really help you get a better night's sleep ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/beyond-the-dark-showering-trend-these-expert-lighting-tips-will-really-help-you-get-a-better-nights-sleep mW48SnuprrGtKGFugbtkBc Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 robot lawn mower — autonomous mowing just got exponentially better for owners of larger landscapes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/mammotion-luba-3-awd-3000-review u9DUvvybcRaW98VhsUs4FJ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My apartment is always sparkling clean, and I owe it all to these two robots ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/my-apartment-is-always-sparkling-clean-and-i-owe-it-all-to-these-two-robots zcCrxcxFohm2bMQSejwHwj Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:50:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA just released a super cheap Philips Hue Play Light Bar lookalike, but there's one big drawback ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikea-just-released-a-super-cheap-philips-hue-play-light-bar-lookalike-but-theres-one-big-drawback jeRTqMu2DVwwx3HXHC74oc Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:11:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to upgrade your Philips Hue setup? Now's the time to do it — starting with this 5-star gadget that we called 'a seriously bright idea' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/want-to-upgrade-your-philips-hue-setup-nows-the-time-to-do-it-starting-with-this-5-star-gadget-that-we-called-a-seriously-bright-idea AEjQU7Vra395GhBxRTtizb Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:54:53 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:55:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get early access to Alexa+ in the UK — here's what you need to know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/how-do-i-get-alexa-in-the-uk ZSvtTpgnrLPBPi4Fke4cia Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:22:35 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:22:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring just launched a battery-powered version of its premium 4K video doorbell, so you can install it 'virtually anywhere' with no wires ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/ring-just-launched-a-battery-powered-version-of-its-premium-4k-video-doorbell-so-you-can-install-it-virtually-anywhere-with-no-wires AASXeJTE2NTuoLLHL2YDwX Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:37:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA just launched a huge sale, and there's up to 71% off gorgeous lights for your home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/ikea-just-launched-a-huge-sale-and-theres-up-to-71-percent-off-gorgeous-lights-for-your-home 8Syxjy5bmNmoJzfLYAbPMc Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:45:24 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:59:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa+ is 'just more delightful,' says Amazon's VP of Alexa and Echo as the service rolls out to thousands of new customers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/alexa-is-just-more-delightful-says-amazons-vp-of-alexa-and-echo-as-the-service-rolls-out-to-thousands-of-new-customers AEubtMg3y9Fy4duFAf3Rw5 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:30:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon's preview Spring Sale is slashing up to 45% off some of my favorite robot vacuums — these are the 7 best deals ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/amazons-preview-spring-sale-is-slashing-up-to-45-percent-off-some-of-my-favorite-robot-vacuums-these-are-the-7-best-deals TRSPfU9hhNYdWXuzoFXLTn Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:37:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Tough night for Chelsea, mate' — Amazon Alexa+ has arrived in the UK, and it's got more than just a British accent ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/tough-night-for-chelsea-mate-amazon-alexa-has-arrived-in-the-uk-and-its-got-more-than-just-a-british-accent pTm5eXtn7XSWnqBjinjsye Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Which Amazon Echo Show should I buy? Here are the key differences to know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/which-amazon-echo-show-should-i-buy-here-are-the-key-differences-to-know 9BLFDkMSiZAE4eXSjxyQ34 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ After reviewing numerous robot vacuums in the last 12 months, this is the model I'd buy — and it's got a significant price drop too ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/after-reviewing-several-robot-vacuums-in-the-last-12-months-this-is-the-model-id-buy-and-its-got-a-significant-price-drop-too vTj7SGmxf7CXiDB9vX5kee Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:04:22 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:02:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for cheap Philips Hue lights? I'm a home tech editor, and these are my 5 top picks from the Spring Sale ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/looking-for-cheap-philips-hue-lights-im-a-home-tech-editor-and-these-are-my-5-top-picks-from-the-spring-sale kFuE4GVVHsXYQDcQjAFB7F Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:09:34 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:10:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ No need to wait for the Spring Sale to start, Amazon has already slashed up to 55% off its best-selling smart home gadgets — I've picked the best deals here ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/11-amazon-device-deals-available-ahead-of-the-big-spring-sale-up-to-55-percent-off-fire-sticks-echo-shows-spots-and-dots 6dYU37pkxEKkN7z7xEYLER Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:09:20 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:42:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been looking to upgrade my tech — and these 12 gems under AU$50 are going straight to my cart ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home-hubs/ive-been-looking-to-upgrade-my-tech-and-these-12-gems-under-au50-are-going-straight-to-my-cart q6S7bAdW7w33mU6Sk3YuPZ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:36:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 smart home gadgets I'd buy in the Amazon Spring Sale — including a 'gorgeously thin and bright' smart display ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/10-smart-home-gadgets-id-buy-in-the-amazon-spring-sale-including-a-gorgeously-thin-and-bright-smart-display kJSteTTnjScGkB255tuVtM Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:12:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Aura Ink over months, and it ‘captures the spirit of photo frames more authentically’ than LCD — but it's not perfect ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/aura-ink-frame-review zx4sYyy3d6yvmB9wsVnvvB Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips Hue lights have hit record-low prices in Amazon's spring sale — and I've picked the 12 best deals ]]> https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/philips-hue-lights-have-hit-record-low-prices-in-amazons-spring-sale-and-ive-picked-the-12-best-deals Akdq3bMm96tHqAykfBUKBa Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:14:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't want to pay for a video doorbell subscription? Here are 3 Ring alternatives I recommend in Amazon's Spring Sale ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/dont-want-to-pay-for-a-video-doorbell-subscription-here-are-3-ring-alternatives-i-recommend-in-amazons-spring-sale hX5g2QZTaqJp4wUJFTZyRN Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:13:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Half the size, twice the clean’ — iRobot promises its new Roomba Mini packs a punch despite being its ‘smallest Roomba robot ever’ ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/half-the-size-twice-the-clean-irobot-promises-its-new-roomba-mini-packs-a-punch-despite-being-its-smallest-roomba-robot-ever wqLY3UKJ36tEdaEaT6n6Rg Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:10:09 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:06:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon’s Spring Sale starts tomorrow — but you can already save up to 71% on Blink and Ring devices ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/amazons-spring-sale-starts-tomorrow-but-you-can-already-save-up-to-71-percent-on-blink-and-ring-devices uEiuhdJ7k8wZTfFEg7Ss7g Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:26:08 +0000