<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar UK in Smart-home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/uk/home/smart-home Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000 en <![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[ 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 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ '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[ 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 <![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[ Blink's latest Outdoor Camera 2K+ 'takes home security to the next level' — and it just got its first-ever discount ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/blinks-latest-outdoor-camera-2k-takes-home-security-to-the-next-level-and-it-just-got-its-first-ever-discount 3XT2oSTmajkrQAMQAmNr4f Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +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[ This 'powerhouse' robot vacuum can clean even deep-pile carpets with ease — and it’s finally available in the UK ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/this-powerhouse-robot-vacuum-can-clean-even-deep-pile-carpets-with-ease-and-its-finally-available-in-the-uk Ta7dPuTTaMgF5boAZZShNR Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:59:02 +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