<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar NZ in Smart-home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 en <![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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ ‘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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 'Get enough of these and you could probably throw your own rave' — the 3 best smart light bulbs, recommended by a home tech editor ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/get-enough-of-these-and-you-could-probably-throw-your-own-rave-the-3-best-smart-light-bulbs-recommended-by-a-home-tech-editor 24zV82VQ8QA8GPShhbMPZN Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent two weeks testing Amazon’s new Echo Studio, and I love the stylish new design — but I’m not sure it’s worth the audio-quality trade-offs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/echo-studio-2nd-gen-review Pp58dEHoyzdZhHLss7zjQi Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An incredibly impressive piece of engineering' — TechRadar's MWC Awards 2026 presents our 12 winners, from cutting-edge phones and tablets, to Wi-Fi and smart security ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/mwc-awards-2026 KzmhyfKJC5J4usJPodJWPa Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:52:10 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:48:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shark's new robot vacuum has a mopping feature I've never seen before — and it's not the only brand to level-up its mop setup ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/sharks-new-robot-vacuum-has-a-mopping-feature-ive-never-seen-before-and-its-not-the-only-brand-to-level-up-its-mop-setup A37JKDThLN3qt9pU3HNfD3 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A marriage of hue and form' — IKEA's donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp has started landing in stores early, and we can't wait to get our hands on it again ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/a-marriage-of-hue-and-form-ikeas-donut-shaped-varmblixt-smart-lamp-has-started-landing-in-stores-early-and-we-cant-wait-to-get-our-hands-on-it-again tfa8Pvb7poavAC9US44vtb Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:55:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for a budget-friendly, subscription-free security camera? I've been hands-on with the IMOU Cell 3C, and it could be exactly what you need ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/imou-cell-3c-review t8o2n8524NfxQy3GKBp3eK Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:07:04 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:13:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's new motion-activated light 'can be installed anywhere' — and it doesn't need a hub ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikeas-new-motion-activated-light-can-be-installed-anywhere-and-it-doesnt-need-a-hub ZVmqLvDMBGyRrep4QfroWb Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:09:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a robot vacuum expert, and these are the 8 biggest misconceptions people have ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/im-a-robot-vacuum-expert-and-these-are-the-8-biggest-misconceptions-people-have Etw8FeEHm5yS8oPGncCWCW Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson Beauty's new limited-edition colorway is 'inspired by the summer solstice', and it might be my favorite yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/dyson-beautys-new-limited-edition-colorway-is-inspired-by-the-summer-solstice-and-it-might-be-my-favorite-yet omNU3rBfNr58pwPrUxUec3 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I’m radiating pure joy and ready to make your day incredibly amazing' — Alexa+ just got a big upgrade with three new personalities (but they all sound annoying) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/alexa-just-got-a-personality-upgrade-you-can-now-choose-whether-its-brief-chill-or-your-biggest-cheerleader F5RAkRRtGdf6XoidRKx8U Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:42:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/despite-being-designed-to-connect-and-just-work-it-turns-out-ikeas-new-smart-home-sensors-actually-have-some-specific-confusing-hub-requirements wUjABjYNnKPvc6pYSzW4dj Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:33:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring says its leaked plan to 'zero out crime in neighborhoods' doesn't mean mass surveillance ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/ring-says-its-leaked-plan-to-zero-out-crime-in-neighborhoods-doesnt-mean-mass-surveillance QvKNEW8Rxn3mXzqYEAbGGo Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:54:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ A simple hack gave the owner of a brand new DJI Romo access to a global army of 7,000 robovacs — and the security flaw isn’t fully fixed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/a-simple-hack-gave-the-owner-of-a-brand-new-dji-romo-access-to-a-global-army-of-robovacs NKsazjm4mqf7YdUYDt2k94 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:16:31 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:38:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test smart home tech for a living, and these are the top 3 Ring alternative video doorbells I recommend, with local storage for your videos ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/i-test-smart-home-tech-for-a-living-and-these-are-the-top-3-ring-alternative-video-doorbells-i-recommend-with-local-storage-for-your-videos pjTdj5DQyn5RsGiqmC2Ct9 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring cuts ties with controversial police tech company after 'dystopian' Super Bowl ad sparks a huge backlash ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/ring-cuts-ties-with-controversial-police-tech-company-after-dystopian-super-bowl-ad-sparks-a-huge-backlash 6gfB9CB2JEeodHeRdoEKA4 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:46:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/the-irobot-takeover-is-complete-but-it-looks-like-the-roomba-brand-is-clinging-on-to-its-us-roots heEhdzpLRTgght49LQnAFe Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How did authorities retrieve seemingly 'inaccessible' video doorbell cam footage in the Nancy Guthrie case, and the questions it raises about your Nest Cam account ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/how-did-authorities-retrieve-seemingly-inaccessible-video-doorbell-cam-footage-in-the-nancy-guthrie-case-and-the-questions-it-raises-about-your-nest-cam-account ukLjfYk6syrMh2Dx2jtc97 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:04:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Segway Navimow CEO on why it won't be 'simply piling on features' in its robot lawn mowers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/segway-navimow-ceo-on-why-it-wont-be-simply-piling-on-features-in-its-robot-lawn-mowers AkUyVRXqJw9M76BhCqttrY Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:24:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ These outdoor Philips Hue lights are expected to get a big upgrade soon – with new color effects and an 1,100-lumen brightness boost ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/these-outdoor-philips-hue-lights-are-expected-to-get-a-big-upgrade-soon-with-new-color-effects-and-an-1-100-lumen-brightness-boost mrWzryUZx9Fps6veSQrNxC Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:42:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Today, the real standard is no longer simply 'wire-free' but 'senseless intelligence' – whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener' – Segway Navimow CEO on the changing focus of robot mowers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/segway-navimow-ceo-on-the-changing-focus-of-robot-mowers sCTN4h6Cj2kqqJomj4wx9J Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro review: an advanced robot vacuum that excels on carpet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/roborock-qrevo-curv-2-pro-review gB6XjkDyuEbHHohB9eQJVE Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:16:47 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test smart lights for a living, and these are my top 3 Philips Hue smart lights to brighten up any space ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/i-test-smart-lights-for-a-living-and-these-are-my-top-3-philips-hue-smart-lights-to-brighten-up-any-space h6kUjyUeM7VS8VGy3aPdWF Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's iconic 'donut' lamp has had a glow-up – here are the 5 coolest features, with insights from a brand exec ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikeas-iconic-donut-lamp-has-had-a-glow-up-here-are-the-5-coolest-features-with-insights-from-a-brand-exec Dq9sxkztMSimkt54MJAaDe Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:35:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blink's new compact camera takes home security to the next level with 4x zoom, improved night vision and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/blinks-new-compact-camera-takes-home-security-to-the-next-level-with-4x-zoom-improved-night-vision-and-more i5U9zxSGWscmWWPNMsGxdK Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:10:34 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:30:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We're still a home furnishing company, it's just that adding smart functionality can give our products superpowers': IKEA exec shares the brand's big smart home plans ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/were-still-a-home-furnishing-company-its-just-that-adding-smart-functionality-can-give-our-products-superpowers-ikea-exec-shares-the-brands-big-smart-home-plans kcPM2KfZ6avDtquFyRtxDU Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Most people won't buy it because they want a smart device, but because it’s a beautiful lamp' – IKEA exec on the secrets behind the new version of the brand's iconic donut lamp ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/most-people-wont-buy-this-updated-varmblixt-because-they-want-a-smart-device-but-because-its-a-beautiful-lamp-ikea-exec-on-the-secrets-behind-the-new-version-of-the-brands-iconic-donut-lamp ogzkiBJJrQzX4kdnQvVXE5 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:42:48 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:56:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's new robot vacuum isn't a disaster... but it's hardly a roaring success, either ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/dyson-spot-scrub-ai-review EL8i2z2v7rrpbzuQYvZCB6 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:08:51 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wave bland wall spaces goodbye: I tested two of my fave digital photo frames head-to-head, and this option is perfect for giving gloomy winter rooms a glow-up ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/wave-bland-wall-spaces-goodbye-i-tested-two-of-my-fave-digital-photo-frames-head-to-head-and-this-option-is-perfect-for-giving-gloomy-winter-rooms-a-glow-up VfCQCD7niBw2okFmoBP2TN Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Belkin is pulling the plug on its Wemo smart home range tomorrow – here’s the full list and what to do ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/belkin-is-pulling-the-plug-on-its-wemo-smart-home-range-tomorrow-heres-the-full-list-and-what-to-do ngoFDspV5DX7PWffWqBuHS Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:14:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tempted by the IKEA donut lamp? The upgraded Philips Hue Flourish might be an even better smart home buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/tempted-by-the-ikea-donut-lamp-the-upgraded-philips-hue-flourish-might-be-an-even-better-smart-home-buy 8jFjVf5tCZzBBqMeoyyN4A Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:53:22 +0000