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Graywind's Smart Blinds can be finicky to install, but work in just about any smart home
By Karen Freeman published
You'll be spoilt for choice with so many window coverings that can be controlled in so many ways.

With its powerful suction and robust suspension, this affordable robot vacuum is a brilliant budget buy
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Roborock Q7 M5 is more than a match for my dog-hair-strewn carpets and tall room thresholds.

Not a morning person? These 5 smart home tips and automations will take the pain out of early starts
By Cat Ellis published
Stop hitting 'snooze' – this smart tech will help you beat the morning slump.

The best smart speaker 2025: for Google, Alexa and Siri
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.

Dreame's new hybrid robovac has 3 never-before-seen special features that turn it into a lean, mean, mopping machine
By Ruth Hamilton published
I'm bored of seeing expensive robot vacuums with rubbish mopping, but the Dreame Aqua10 gives me hope.

The best video doorbell 2025: tested by experts
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated We've spent months testing video doorbells from big and small brands to help you make the right choice.

Alexa+ is due to roll out to more users soon, but one of the next-gen voice assistant’s best features may have been pushed back
By Rowan Davies published
Amazon has pushed back the launch of the desktop version of Alexa+without giving a clear reason.

Roomba's new dust-compressing robovac is great in theory but a crushing disappointment in real life
By Derek Adams published
The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo's intriguing space-saving design is let down by poor execution.
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