Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech. Carrie specializes in smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights, as well as large and small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, stand mixers, and coffee machines. Carrie is now a copy editor at PWC.

Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

The Alexa smart thermostat on a white background

Amazon launches the Alexa Smart Thermostat to rival Google Nest

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Amazon has unveiled the Alexa Smart Thermostat, which works with the majority of heating systems.

TP-Link Kasa KP303 powerstrip

Switch on your smart home with this TP-Link smart plug for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip KP303 has been discounted by 43% offering a hefty saving.

Amazon Echo Dot in a bedroom

Why is Alexa flashing yellow on my Echo, and how can I stop it?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Alexa can notify you about everything from packages out for delivery to items in your calendar. Here’s how to identify different notifications and how to switch them off.

The ThermoWorks Thermapen One open and with the display in portrait mode on a balck granite chopping board

ThermoWorks Thermapen One review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The ThermoWorks Thermapen One is a food thermometer that can provide a reading of the temperature of food in just one second, but is this expensive kitchen gadget worth the investment?

The Ooni Karu 16 on a a garden table outside

Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Recommended

The Ooni Karu 16 is the brand’s latest at-home pizza oven, but is this expensive outdoor cooking appliance worth the investment?

Shark Anti Hair Wrap Flexology cordless vacuum cleaner on a blue background

Snap up this Shark cordless vacuum cleaners for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Flexology IZ201 has been discounted by 42%, offering a hefty saving.

The iRobot Roomba J7+ on its charging station in a hallway while a man with a dog enters the room

Should I use my Roomba every day?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Updated Worrying about whether to set your robot vacuum cleaning every day? Here’s the answer.

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free on a green background

Snap up this Arlo video doorbell for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free has been discounted by 28%, offering a hefty saving.

Nest Cam (battery)

Most home security camera owners are failing to get the best from their devices

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Subscription services for your home security camera or a video doorbell may seem like an unnecessary added expense, but without one it may be failing to do its job properly.

The Facebook Portal Go smart display being used to make a video call in a kitchen setting

The new Facebook Portal Go makes video calling on a smart display even better

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The new Facebook Portal Go is a battery-power smart display that means you can move from room to room when making video calls, just as you can with a smartphone.

The Shark Style iQ hair dryer being used by a womann to blow dry her hair straight

This Shark hair dryer is a game-changer for curly hair

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Vacuum cleaner brand Shark has followed Dyson into the haircare market with the launch of the Style iQ hair dryer, which automatically adjusts the temperature when different attachments are used.

The Mi Smart Air Fryer on a kitchen countertop

Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer produces crisp, crunchy fries and connects to your home Wi-Fi, offering control from your smartphone

The Ninja Personal Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001 on a blue background

Grab this Ninja smoothie maker for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Ninja Nutri Slim Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001UK has been discounted by 18%, offering a hefty saving.

Alexa Guard Plus

How to use Alexa to assign reminders on your Amazon Echo

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Need help to remember tasks that require completing? Alexa can remind you, or other household members when it’s time to get on with life admin.

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim KP105 next to its packaging on a beige background

Grab this TP-Link smart plug for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim KP105 has been discounted by almost a quarter offering a hefty saving.

Eufy RobotVac 15C Max on a green background

This Eufy robot vacuum is now at its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 15C Max has been discounted by almost a third, offering a hefty saving.

A young moan using a cylinder vacuum to clean hard floors in her home

Should I vacuum or dust first?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Not sure which household chore to tackle first? We explain whether you should vacuum or dust first for a truly clean home

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Grab this Instant Pot for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 has been discounted by 35%, offering a hefty saving.

The Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 on a khaki green background

Grab this Cosori air fryer for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 has been discounted by 15%, offering a hefty saving.

Amazon Echo

How to make Alexa understand you better using voice profiles on an Amazon Echo

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Several people in the house using Alexa? Amazon’s voice assistant can learn and recognize your voice, and serve up personalized matches if you set up voice profiles.

Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away Upright NZ801

Snap up one of Shark’s best vacuum cleaners for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away Upright NZ801 has been discounted by 47%, offering a hefty saving.

The iRobot Roomba J7+ on its charging station in a hallway while a man with a dog enters the room

The new Roomba J7+ fixes one of the biggest issues with robot vacuums

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The new Roomba J7+ robot vacuum uses your phone’s location to detect when you’ve left the house and start cleaning, so it won’t get under your feet.

The Eufy SoloCam E20 on a blue background

Snap up this Eufy home security camera for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy SoloCam E20 has been discounted by 25%, offering a hefty saving.

Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid on a wooden floor

Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid is a slim robot vacuum that can mop floors and collect dust. Plus, it’s great for cleaning under furniture.

Remington Hydraluxe Pro EC9001 on a pick background

Snap up this Remington hair dryer for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Remington Hydraluxe Pro EC9001 has been discounted by 40%, offering a hefty saving.

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