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Regardless of where you live, you'll want to kit out your home with the best devices to help you make the most of it. And that's where the TechRadar Home category comes in.

We cover everything from small appliances such as air fryers, juicers and coffee machines to smart home devices such as video doorbells and smart locks. And you'll find content on everything from established brands such as Dyson, Ninja, Shark and Ring to smaller-but-still-top-quality producers of home and smart home kit.  

Either way, we'll bring you the latest news about what's coming soon, reviews of what's available now, deals on where to find the cheapest prices and tutorials on how to use them all. Browse the section below and improve your living space.

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Casabrews 3700 Essential on kitchen counter with milk jug and mug

The Casabrews 3700 Essential is a budget-friendly entry to espresso, but it trips on one too many hurdles

By Abigail Shannon published

Casabrews makes some good entry-level coffee machines, but sadly this particular model falls short of expectations.

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Split image of three De'Longhi coffee machines

I've tested 14 coffee makers in the last year, and these are the 3 best De'Longhi espresso machines I recommend

By Cat Ellis published

De'Longhi espresso machines are top-notch, but choosing the right one for you can be daunting.

Coffee Machines
Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum being used on a rug in a living room

I've been testing the new flagship Dyson for 3 weeks, and it's an excellent vacuum completely undermined by a poorly conceived floorhead

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The V16 Piston Animal boasts tons of useful features, but the new floorhead isn't one of them.

Vacuums
Close up of screen on Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum, showing that it's in Auto mode

Dyson's new flagship vacuum knows exactly what kind of floor it's on and adapts to save you battery – here's how it works

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal delivers more thorough cleaning without wasting any battery.

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KitchenAid stand mixer with wooden bowl in Porcelain White

KitchenAid's enormously popular wooden bowl stand mixer is back – and I think it looks better than ever

By Cat Ellis published

The updated Artisan mixer has the same natural walnut wood accents, with a fresh new Porcelain White color scheme.

Small Appliances
Split image of Lavazza Assoluta Bean-to-Cup coffee machine and Lavazza mobile app

Lavazza's smart new coffee machine automatically adjusts its settings to suit your beans – and it looks stunning too

By Cat Ellis published

The Lavazza Assoluta looks amazing, and I can't wait to test it in my own kitchen.

Coffee Machines
Dyson V16 Piston Animal, Gen5detect and V15 Detect on a sofa

I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson's new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn't believe the results

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal has the more impressive suction specs, but the test results tell a different story.

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The best 3 espresso machines for beginners, recommended by a qualified barista

By Cat Ellis published

Never used an espresso machine before? Don't be intimidated – these three machines make it as easy as pie.

Coffee Machines
Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum

"If you change the format, you change a huge amount": Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design

By Ruth Hamilton published

I chatted to an engineer about how they chose what got updated, and what didn't, for the new V8 Cyclone.

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