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Eufy SoloCam S40 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 20 January 22

The Eufy SoloCam S40 is a freestanding home security camera that’s ideal for external use since its integrated solar panel helps to keep the battery topped up.

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The Blink outdoor home security camera on a khaki green background

These affordable Blink home security cameras are now even cheaper

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 19 January 22

The Blink Outdoor Wireless security camera has been discounted by a third, offering a hefty saving.

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A room thermostat for the Wunda WundaSmart

Wunda WundaSmart review

By Caramel Quin published 18 January 22

A smart heating system that offers zonal control via app and voice plus geofencing, too.

Lenovo Smart Clock 2 review

By Cat Ellis, Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 21 January 22

Updated A neat little clock/smart speaker hybrid, but it's hard to escape the fact that the Google Nest Hub does all this and more.

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The Amazon Echo Show 15 on a green background and the Amaozn Echo Show 10 on a pink background

Amazon Echo Show 15 vs Amazon Echo Show 10: which smart display should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 16 January 22

Amazon’s Echo Show 15 is its largest display ever, but costs the same as the Echo Show 10 - so we’ve tested to find out which is right for you.

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Keep your home secure with this Arlo security camera which is close to its lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 14 January 22

The Arlo Pro 4 home security camera has been discounted by 27%, offering a hefty saving.

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Philips Hue Color Ambiance, Lifx A19 and Nanoleaf Shapes - some of the best smart light on can buy - on a grey background

Best smart light 2022: Philips Hue, LIFX and others we've tested

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 13 January 22

Update Want to change the lighting in your home with just your voice? The best smart light bulbs have you covered

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The LIFX A60 colour smart bulb and its box on a blue background

Brighten up your smart home with this LIFX smart bulb that's close to its lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 13 January 22

The LIFX A60 colour smart light bulb E27 has been discounted by 17%, offering a hefty saving.

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The Anker Eufy 2, the Blink Outdoor and the Ring Indoor Cam on a orange background

Best home security camera 2022: the top outdoor and indoor cameras tested

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 11 January 22

Updated Find out which home security camera is best for you as we rank the best security cameras we've tested

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The Arlo Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell 4 and the Google Nest Hello - our pick of the best video doorbells you can buy right now - on a yello background

Best video doorbell 2022: ranking the best doorbell cameras we’ve tested

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 11 January 22

See and speak to anyone who comes to your doorstep, even if you’re not home, with the best video doorbells

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Best smart home devices 2022: automate your home with these gadgets

By Nick Pino, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 10 January 22

Updated Your house can easily get an upgrade with new gadgets rather than a fresh coat of paint. Here are our top smart home suggestions from the gadgets we've tested.

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The Facebook Portal Go on a blue background next to the Facebook Portal Plus on a yellow background

Facebook Portal Go vs Facebook Portal Plus: which smart display should you buy?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 8 January 22

We tested the Facebook Portal Go against the Facebook Portal Plus to find out which really is the brand’s best smart display.

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The Lenovo smart clock, the Google Nest Hub Max and the Amazon Echo Show 10 - the best smart displays you can buy right now - on a green background

Best smart displays 2022: ranking the top screens we've tested with Alexa and Google Assistant

By Henry St Leger, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 7 January 22

Buying Guide What are the best smart displays? We run through the greatest and latest models from Lenovo, Google, Amazon, and more.

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The Nest Learning Thermostat, the Hive Active Heating Smart Thermostat and the Honeywell EvoHome smart thermostat and two radiator valves, on a yellow background

Best smart thermostat 2022: ranking the top smart thermostats we’ve tested

By Andrew London, Nick Pino, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 6 January 22

updated We rank the best smart thermostat we’ve tested with clever features like zone controls and AI learning

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Ring’s latest alarm add-on can detect the sound of breaking glass

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 5 January 22

CES 2022 The Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor is an add-on for the brand’s smart alarm that can identify and alert you if the sound of breaking glass is detected in your home.

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The Apple HomePod Mini, Sonos One and the Amazon Echo (202) on a blue background

The best smart speaker 2022: which one should you buy?

By Henry St Leger, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 5 January 22

Buying Guide The best smart speakers put AI voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri at the center of your home – but which one is right for you?

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The eufy Security Video Doorbell Dual (Battery) on a white background next to its base station

This Eufy video doorbell helps solve the problem of lost and stolen packages

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 5 January 22

CES 2022 The Eufy Security Video Doorbell Dual (Battery) has two built-in cameras, one of which points downwards and will identify any packages left on the ground.

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