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Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite installed on door underneath door handle
Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite review: a clever, affordable Matter lock with a few sharp edges

By James Day Published

A renter-friendly smart lock that plays nicely with all the main smart home platforms, once you've navigated the instruction manual.

Home Security
Google Home Speaker
New Google Home Speaker Expected to Go on Sale Next Week

By Rowan Davies Published

Google might have just confirmed that the new Google Home Speaker is officially arriving next week.

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Smart Speakers
The Philips Skylight attached to a home ceiling mimicking a blue sky
Philips launches new ceiling light that mimics natural sunlight

By Rowan Davies Published

Philips is launching an impressive ceiling light that mimics natural daylight, but it doesn't have smart home integration just yet.

Smart Lights
Google Nest Audio
Nest speaker shortages suggest the new Google Home Speaker may be imminent

By Rowan Davies Published

Google has wiped the Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers from its online store, meaning its new smart speaker could be imminent.

Smart Speakers
EZVIZ EP4 Door Viewer superimposed on a blurry image of a front door with green pot plants on either side of the door
This clever camera turns the peephole in your front door into a smart security system

By Carrie Marshall Published

EZVIZ's new EP4 door camera looks like an excellent alternative to video doorbells, especially for rental properties

Home Security
Vidabay Snap E Ink Polaroid-like frame held up in front of a fridge which is covered with pictures
This tiny E Ink frame might just be the world’s most charming fridge magnet

By Timothy Coleman Published

*Not suitable for oceans, skies, denim, blueberries, etc

Camera Accessories
Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum
Jake Dyson explains his vision for robots in your home — humanoid and otherwise

By Cat Ellis Published

Dyson's Chief Engineer says robots will be in homes within the next three years — but you shouldn't throw out your stick vacuum just yet.

Vacuums
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-In-1 Vac & Mop in green and bronze, in dock in hallway
Shark has teamed up with an interior designer to give its vacuums a makeover

By Cat Ellis Published

The new Luxe Collection gives one of Shark's best robot vacuums a new look, with subtle colors and coordinating metallic accents you won't want to hide.

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Vacuums
Google Home Speaker
Google's first smart speaker in six years is tipped to launch this month

By Rowan Davies Published

Best Buy Canada has leaked the release date for the Google Home Speaker, and it could be arriving on June 25.

Smart Speakers
Ring Video Doorbell Pro
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

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Ring's Familiar Faces beta can identify and track unfamilar faces at your doorstep, but you will have to pay for it.

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