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Split image of Philips Hue light strip and IKEA Varmblixt smart lamp
How to make IKEA and Philips Hue smart lights play nicely together

By Cat Ellis Published

From simple hub pairing to adventurous DIY hacks, here are four ways to use your Philips Hue and IKEA smart lights together in perfect harmony.

Smart Lights
Withings BodyScan 2
Withings BodyScan 2 review: the industry-leading body scale

By Paul Hatton Published

The Withings BodyScan 2 provides features to help users make good lifestyle decisions, user profiles, and tons of cardiometabolic assessment tools.

Smart Scales
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro.
Philips Hue Bridge Pro prices increase as new update enables Bridgeless Sync

By Rowan Davies Published

Prices for the Philips Hue Bridge Pro have gone up by $40, but new 'Bridgeless Sync' could be a game-changer.

Smart Lights
Montage of three Amazon Echo speakers
The best Alexa speakers 2026: smart speakers for every room and budget

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.

Updated
Person holding phone showing Ring Neighbours app
Ring brings its hyper-local Neighbours feature to the UK next month — here's what to expect

By Cat Ellis Published

We speak to Dave Ward, International Managing Director of Ring, to learn more about Neighbours, and how it's different to your local Facebook group.

Home Security
Man holding smartphone fitting home security camera
The hidden legal dangers of video doorbells and home security cameras — don't be caught out

By Chris Price Published

Home surveillance is a complex topic, so make sure you're fully informed before installing cameras to protect your home.

Home Security
Dyson Nurovi robot vacuum
Dyson designer shares the development secrets of the brand's new robovac lineup

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I got the inside scoop on Dyson's new Nurovi robot vacuums — including one feature that's been sitting in a cupboard for years, just waiting for a home.

Robot Vacuums
Three different robot vacuums
I've seen 2027's new robot vacuums — here are 3 major trends set to level-up their cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Next year's bots are leveling up in three big ways.

Robot Vacuums
The Philips Smart Lighting Screen Sync with Strip Light system lighting up the walls behind and beside a TV in a darkened room
Eyeing the new Philips Hue Screen Sync? Philips Smart Lighting just launched a cheaper alternative

By Carrie Marshall Published

Philips Smart Lighting has launched a system that's more affordable than the Philips Hue Screen Sync, and comes with a light strip in the box.

Smart Lights
iRobot Roomba Duo robot vacuum being demoed at IFA
The Roomba Duo is a floor-cleaning behemoth that can pull a tiny robovac from its hat

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I saw the iRobot Roomba Duo is action, and it's a two-in-one robot vacuum in the truest sense.

Robot Vacuums
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