Smart home

Smart home

It used to be that a "smart home" was one that looked chic, had on-trend furniture and sported a neatly trimmed hedge. Now, unless you have a connected toaster, internet-enabled coffee machine, a thermostat that knew when you were in the house and a security camera that could tell the difference between a burglar and your dog messing about, your house is nowhere near smart enough. There are more gadgets connected to the 'Internet of Things' than there is space in every home's 'cupboard of stuff', so we'll regularly give it a tidy and pick out what we think are the best smart home devices.

Shark IZ202UK review: A cordless vacuum behemoth best for pet owners

Shark's IZ202UK vacuum cleaner is a flexible, powerful machine that will easily clean lingering pet hair in your home.
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Best smart home devices to make your life easier in 2024

Doing things for yourself is so last year. We've picked the best products to make your home work for you.
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The best keyless door locks for easy home security

For smoother, easier and more secure access to you home.
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Best smart coffee makers: Your new favourite kitchen gadget

Make a cuppa from the comfort of your sofa, and enhance your barista skills with the help of a smart coffee maker.
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The best energy saving smart home gadgets to save money

With the ongoing cost of living crisis in mind, we have rounded up some of our favourite smart home products designed to help lower your energy bills.
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The best smart furniture to buy for your home in 2024

Make your home even more intelligent with a piece of smart furniture.
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How to choose the best smart home security gadgets

If you’re going on holiday, or are just out at work all day, you might be tempted to buy some smart home security – here’s what you need to know.
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Petcube Cam review: An affordable camera that can reassure you and your pets

Chat to your dog or cat (or goldfish, naturally) when you're out of the house, and get alerts when they're up to mischief.
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How to automate your home with smart devices

We answer some of the common questions around the smart home.
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How Amazon wants to shape your smart home in 2021 and beyond

Dream home of the future, or worryingly dystopian?
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Are you ready for the world of 2030?

With a new series of the BBC science podcast Futureproofing on air this month, presenter Timandra Harkness explains how to get ready for the world of the future.
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