Smart home
Our smart home guides are here to help you make your home more connected. Take control of your heating, lighting and more to save energy. Use smart doorbells and speakers to communicate and control your home life with ease.
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4 ways smart tech can help take the stress out of moving house
Take the hassle out of moving
By Ideal Home
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1 in 3 people think smart vacuums are silly – here’s our take
Sponsored by EE
Are they the answer to an effortlessly spotless home or a waste of money?
By Ideal Home
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What is a smart home ecosystem? And why might I need one?
By linking all of your smart devices into one smart home ecosystem, you can then control everything quickly and easily
By Ginevra Benedetti
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AI is heading into the kitchen – should you be considering upgrading to a smart appliance?
They claim to make your life easier, and daily chores more efficient
By Ginevra Benedetti
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3 easy ways to use smart tech to keep your houseplants happy
Sponsored by EE
Become a proud plant parent with these tech tips
By Ideal Home
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Make spring cleaning a breeze with the latest in smart home technology
Make spring cleaning a breeze with the latest in smart home technology
By Sponsored
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TV when it's on, art when it's off
Allow the Samsung 2024 Frame TV to bring quality, style and personality to your home
By Sponsored
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Your Wi-Fi could be putting your home at risk of being burgled, according to security experts — here’s what you can do to secure it
An unsecured Wi-Fi network puts your home at a host of risks if you have smart security
By Kezia Reynolds
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How I beat the winter blues at home with smart tech
Clever tech tricks to boost your mood
By Heather Young
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The 3 rules you need to follow when installing security cameras around your home — or risk a hefty fine and legal action
The rules apply to video doorbells, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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The latest WFH must-haves – stylish and reliable tech to upgrade each day
Struggling to stay productive at home? These picks make for a more streamlined set-up
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Discover how people who are sight impaired rely on smart tech to adapt their homes for everyday living
From household tasks to chill-out time, here’s how tech can help
By Ideal Home
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Christmas smart home tech - make your home smart this season
Discover how to make the festive season both more practical and more magical
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The must-have tech for a stress-free holiday – both to bring with you and to keep an eye at things at home
These tech solutions can make your break a whole lot smoother
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Best security camera – top wired and wireless cameras for better home security and peace of mind
The best security cameras for monitoring the inside and outside of your home, from Ring, Ezviz, Netatmo and more
By Chris Haslam
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From sports to blockbusters, our editor shares her tips to turn a night in front of the TV into a hosting win
Sponsored by EE
Play host to this summer’s biggest moments
By Ideal Home
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Best video doorbells – the best doorbell cameras to secure your property and keep your house in check
The best video doorbells to help keep an eye on security and deliveries - with notifications sent to your phone - from Ring, Nest and more.
By Luke Edwards
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What is smart security? Everything you need to know about this cutting-edge technology and how it can protect your home
Keep your home (and the people and things in it) safe from intruders with a smart home security system that you can monitor wherever you are in the world
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Smart gardens - how tech can change your outdoor space for the better
Check out the clever gismos and gadgets you can invest in to make your outdoor space even more inviting…
By Ginevra Benedetti
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OVO Energy's new Alexa voice command can tell you when it's a greener time to use energy at home
Better yet, it's voiced by Happy Valley's James Norton
By Jullia Joson
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Seasonal re-decorating made simple – how to balance trend and tradition
Refresh your home decor with a helping hand from EE
By Sponsored
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IKEA has just launched a smart new lamp to change how we light our homes
It offers a variety of options for lighting your home for under £40
By Amy Hunt
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The touchless tech that will transform your daily routines - how to control your home, hands-free
The digital world is increasingly going hands-free - discover how you can bring touchless tech into your home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to set up parental controls - keep your kids safe online
Take full control of your broadband connection ensuring your kids can keep connected and safe at the same time
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Our editor’s top 3 tech hacks for your home – turn your interiors dreams into reality
These tech-based ideas can make a world of difference
By Sponsored
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How smart home tech can help you keep hit your health and fitness goals
Take gym classes from home and get detailed information about your health without having to go to your GP
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The new generation of video calling - all the ways you can keep in touch face-to-face
Discover all the ways you can video call to ensure speaking to friends and family is a far more personal experience
By Ginevra Benedetti