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Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Homepod smart speakers

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.

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Dreame Aqua10 robot vacuum in use

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.

Robot Vacuums
Split image of three video doorbells mounted on walls

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.

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Daniel Rausch, Amazon VP Alexa & Echo

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.

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Roomba 205 in its dock

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.

Robot Vacuums
Narwal Freo Z10 robot outside its base station

The Narwal Freo Z10 robovac mopped my home better than it vacuumed and that’s not its only quirk

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Narwal has a well-priced all-in-one robot vacuum in the Freo Z10, but vacuuming isn’t its forte and the Freo Mind automatic cleaning mode isn’t efficient.

Robot Vacuums
Philips Hue Smart Button, Tap Dial Switch, and Dimmer Switch

The best smart switch 2025: top buttons and dimmers for all your smart home devices

By Alistair Charlton, Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Our roundup of expert-tested smart switches to give you maximum control over your smart home tech.

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The image is split into two parts. The left side shows the Govee Table Lamp 2 lit up in pastel colours, and the right shows the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 in the shape of a woman's face.

I swore I wouldn’t spend any money this Prime Day – turns out this wasn’t my brightest idea, now my favorite Govee smart lights are heavily discounted

By Cesci Angell published

I was going to be strict with myself this Prime Day, but these Govee smart light discounts are too good to miss.

Smart Lights
Eufy G50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Ready to try a robot vacuum? This super-cheap Eufy robovac is under £100 for Amazon Prime Day

By Paul Hatton published

This Eufy G50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner drops to under £100 for Amazon Prime Day and it's a great buy at a budget price.

Robot Vacuums
A collection of security cameras are pictured next to text that reads "big savings".

I spy some seriously low prices on Ring, Blink, and Google Nest – here are the best home security cam deals still running this Prime Day – but hurry, they end soon!

By Cesci Angell last updated

There are still some amazing deals for the taking, so make the most of these offers from Blink, Ring, and Google Nest while you still can.

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