<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Smart-home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Philips Hue unveils new Play lamps and upgraded candle bulbs — plus switches that can bring Hue power to traditional and fancy light fixtures ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/philips-hue-unveils-new-play-lamps-and-upgraded-candle-bulbs-plus-switches-that-can-bring-hue-power-to-traditional-and-fancy-light-fixtures E4m2oPiBPPzv8dqb6WQRJ5 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:49:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ My favorite digital photo frame just got the Google Photos integration I've been waiting years for — and it's super easy to set up ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/my-favorite-digital-photo-frame-just-got-the-google-photos-integration-ive-been-waiting-years-for-and-its-super-easy-to-set-up 8xV6co7j9AgDqcMApqb3hH Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:36:35 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:45:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ With the second-gen Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus, the head-to-toe doorbell finally goes 2K ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/ring-battery-video-doorbell-plus-2nd-gen-review LsvofvwNJgD6w94sDAcZYW Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I installed this brilliant peephole camera in 10 minutes, and it's a great subscription-free alternative to a video doorbell for renters and apartment-dwellers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/i-installed-this-brilliant-peephole-camera-in-10-minutes-and-its-a-great-subscription-free-alternative-to-a-video-doorbell-for-renters-and-apartment-dwellers kwEf8gphVP4pAocjoSRfZg Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite is a clever, affordable Matter lock with no subscription fee, but a few rough edges ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/the-yale-linus-smart-lock-l2-lite-is-a-clever-affordable-matter-lock-with-no-subscription-fee-but-a-few-rough-edges mho3AFGbv9TTgqYfjqegxk Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google says a ‘certain speaker’ will finally go on sale next week, marking its first new smart hub in over six years — and it could just be the reason I abandon my trusted Amazon Echo ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-speakers/google-says-a-certain-speaker-will-finally-go-on-sale-next-week-marking-its-first-new-smart-hub-in-over-six-years-and-it-could-just-be-the-reason-i-abandon-my-trusted-amazon-echo wrUAzgHe6boYjzM2XFeJWe Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:15:18 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:13:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips just launched a new ceiling light that looks like a skylight, and I think it looks incredible — but its lack of smart features might not justify its hefty price tag ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/philips-just-launched-a-new-ceiling-light-that-looks-like-a-skylight-and-i-think-it-looks-incredible-but-its-lack-of-smart-features-makes-its-hefty-price-tag-hard-to-justify y7iwdiajipVAGRWeDNJL2L Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:45:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers are mysteriously vanishing from the shelves, and I'm convinced the new Google Home Speaker is arriving soon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-speakers/nest-mini-and-nest-audio-speakers-are-mysteriously-vanishing-from-the-shelves-and-im-convinced-the-new-google-home-speaker-is-arriving-soon QdnURUY6XQqKj5dfdYfHSQ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:50:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ This clever peephole camera is perfect for renters, adding smart home video without wires, drilling, or an expensive subscription ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/this-clever-peephole-camera-is-perfect-for-renters-adding-smart-home-video-without-wires-drilling-or-an-expensive-subscription frUfwNnxBRqTjRY5JVKiaZ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:16:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Vidabay Snap — and this tiny, $30 E Ink frame might just be the world’s most charming fridge magnet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-accessories/i-tried-the-vidabay-snap-and-this-tiny-usd30-e-ink-frame-might-just-be-the-worlds-most-charming-fridge-magnet y4uQ5gdpDGPAXVaGBRrHUW Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Blueair Mini Restful Sunrise Alarm Clock and Air Purifier is the smartest thing I've put on my nightstand this year ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/air-quality/blueair-min-restful-review ats33bFPi46Vnin6G2xc7R Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Elon Musk said he thinks humanoid robots will be in many homes in three years, and I agree with him.' I sat down with Jake Dyson to hear his predictions for AI and robotics in your home — and why you shouldn't throw out your stick vac just yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/jake-dyson-interview-robots-in-the-home xabCvwo7Ren5oSrgdRtguN Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's stick-up wireless light is a game changer for dark hallways and closets — and you can snag one now for only $4 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikeas-stick-up-wireless-light-is-a-game-changer-for-dark-hallways-and-closets-and-you-can-snag-one-now-for-only-usd4 aJiYoVW7kkN97JMjvkTESH Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:22:30 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:22:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of your ugly robot vacuum? Shark has a solution — designer robovacs in chic colors that blend with your decor rather than standing out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/shark-launches-designer-robot-vacuums zVCqkWZWDfoGWwaHcbJHGk Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:20:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ The World Cup is about to kick off — here's my dream watch party setup, including the perfect projector to scale up every goal ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/the-world-cup-is-about-to-kick-off-heres-my-dream-watch-party-setup-including-the-perfect-projector-to-scale-up-every-goal sgpdES9yJUoFBa6fjBqqkM Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:26:49 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:09:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Robot vacuums are going cheap on Amazon's Mid-Year Sale — but which one is actually worth buying? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/amazons-mid-year-sale-has-some-truly-excellent-cheap-robovacs-but-there-are-some-models-you-should-definitely-avoid bdxbmk3MXXaSeW4YaPu9Rg Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:14:08 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:19:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Google Home Speaker could finally have a release date thanks to this leaky retailer — here’s when Google’s first smart speaker in six years could be hitting the shelves ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-speakers/the-new-google-home-speaker-could-finally-have-a-release-date-thanks-to-this-leaky-retailer-heres-when-googles-first-smart-speaker-in-six-years-could-be-hitting-the-shelves E7wLN8jGL7YdUSao9D8yf Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:01:40 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:14:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ There are no strangers at my front door — but Ring's Familiar Faces feature would be better if it weren't tied to its Pro tier ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/there-are-no-strangers-at-my-front-door-but-rings-familiar-faces-feature-would-be-better-if-it-werent-tied-to-its-pro-tier dywXxTfg3wjqZtMwUYEZGY Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:30:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smart home tech for renters — from locks to lighting, 9 great upgrades that will improve your life without annoying your landlord ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/smart-home-tech-for-renters-from-locks-to-lighting-9-great-upgrades-that-will-improve-your-life-without-annoying-your-landlord kp67JW4ZK5vhsGhw7a4UhN Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Websites are using this FROST-y new technique to spy on users by snooping on their SSD activity ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/websites-are-using-this-frost-y-new-technique-to-spy-on-users-by-snooping-on-their-ssd-activity zMrbaJt6g45qVjdD9nXMxa Thu, 28 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The TerraMow V1000 robot lawn mower is the perfect wire-free lawnbot for newbies and technophobes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/the-terramow-v1000-robot-lawn-mower-is-the-perfect-wire-free-lawnbot-for-newbies-and-technophobes tph8YdBbLxARZV4wnkxyhD Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ With 4G connectivity in addition to the usual Wi-Fi, the IMOU AOV PT is the ideal security camera for large properties ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/imou-aov-pt-review kZXCjKvrwB2HceRb73VFsV Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Powerful vacuuming, mopping, and self-cleaning — Dreame's latest robovacs are packed with premium features, cost a lot less than you might expect, and are available in the UK right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/powerful-vacuuming-mopping-and-self-cleaning-dreames-latest-robovacs-are-packed-with-premium-features-cost-a-lot-less-than-you-might-expect-and-are-available-in-the-uk-right-now dUbcky3kSJCuiU96pHKiBj Wed, 20 May 2026 13:54:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your smart home devices are a major privacy risk – here’s how to secure them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/your-smart-home-devices-are-a-major-privacy-risk-heres-how-to-secure-them cLHQv2mRcZvAtyb4ec9aYG Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This TV backlight promises simple setup and AI extras for a lot less than Philips Hue — and without an HDMI box ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/this-tv-backlight-promises-simple-setup-and-ai-extras-for-a-lot-less-than-philips-hue-and-without-an-hdmi-box ima596EyQUNTGEbRLaRXKR Tue, 19 May 2026 13:33:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Dyson HushJet Compact Air Purifier is powerful, quiet, and proof that good things do come in small(ish) packages ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/air-quality/dyson-hushjet-compact-air-purifier-review AX8zP3Mh8goPAs8rjDaZAh Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:37:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's a new alternative to the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K for immersive smart lighting synced to your TV — it's way cheaper, it still supports 4K 120Hz passthrough, it works with WiZ bulbs, and it comes from… Philips ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/theres-a-new-alternative-to-the-philips-hue-play-hdmi-sync-box-8k-for-immersive-smart-lighting-synced-to-your-tv-its-way-cheaper-it-still-supports-4k-120hz-passthrough-it-works-with-wiz-bulbs-and-it-comes-from-philips LckMQuCZV6wxHvFqhpXs3Y Thu, 14 May 2026 16:26:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't settle for supermarket solar lights: Govee's made smart strings that look great outdoors ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/dont-settle-for-supermarket-solar-lights-govees-made-smart-strings-that-look-great-outdoors 6qbaGaSDVq3rP6wEdeKUkJ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:29:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chinese ‘cellular modules’ could be included in new expansion of federal restrictions ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/chinese-cellular-modules-could-be-included-in-new-expansion-of-federal-restrictions SDWEEtSVMEz6LiWzDtkHve Wed, 13 May 2026 14:41:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini on Google Home just got way faster for common tasks in its latest update, and can now answer more useful questions without pushing you to the Home app — oh, and it'll finally tell you how to mix cocktails ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/gemini-on-google-home-just-got-way-faster-for-common-tasks-in-its-latest-update-and-can-now-answer-more-useful-questions Rppzk5nYmWQVnx2jj4aspK Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm looking forward to using the new Philips Hue smart light sports sync feature during the World Cup — as long as it doesn't signal goals too early ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/im-looking-forward-to-using-the-new-philips-hue-smart-light-sports-sync-feature-during-the-world-cup-as-long-as-it-doesnt-signal-goals-too-early Ed5CBkNfrM7bkrQXkwHjWK Sun, 10 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:42:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of blurry pictures from your video doorbell? Blink just launched its first doorbell with 2K video — and it's only $50 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/tired-of-blurry-pictures-from-your-video-doorbell-blink-just-launched-its-first-doorbell-with-2k-video-and-its-only-usd50 yGNhdR6GULxXPmJUVD628A Wed, 06 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Eva Green is not vibing with her surroundings’ — can these smart sensors help me keep my houseplants alive? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/eva-green-is-not-vibing-with-her-surroundings-can-these-smart-sensors-help-me-keep-my-houseplants-alive aUzwaGGFZXMSzresFpeTF3 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Home is rolling out its spring update, and your Nest camera app is about to get some handy improvements — and there are more automation capabilities on the way ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/google-home-is-rolling-out-its-spring-update-and-your-nest-camera-app-is-about-to-get-some-handy-improvements-and-there-are-more-automation-capabilities-on-the-way-too 3eWJbpvoKkARsTg937WiEA Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp shines candy-colored light anywhere in your home, though the app experience isn't quite as sweet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikea-varmblixt-review 36NaWGDPi2yZr4ted2KHYW Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![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 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:44:20 +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, 11 May 2026 08:27:31 +0000