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Got Philips Hue lights? A free app update delivers these 3 improvements
By Cat Ellis published
Organizing your lights and keeping your home secure just got a lot easier.

Tado thermostat owners are hot and bothered after marketing study raises possibility of subscription fee
By Cat Ellis published
The company conducted a marketing study to test the waters, but it could go either way.

The best smart home devices 2025
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated Never mind repainting: with smart home tech you can completely transform how your home looks and works. These are our favorite bits of smart home kit

I wasn’t a fan of the new Echo Show 15 and 21, but Alexa+ has changed my mind
By Josephine Watson published
I couldn’t fathom why Amazon released the new Echo Show 15 and 21 until I saw Alexa+, the all-new AI-bolstered Alexa subscription service.

Alexa Plus needs a flagship smart speaker – here are 5 things I'd like to see in the next Echo
By Rowan Davies published
Amazon announced the new Alexa+ voice assistant at its latest device event, but no new Echo speaker. These are 5 things I want to see in Amazon's next smart speaker.

I loved the aspect ratio of the Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell but not so much the battery
By James Holland published
The Lorex 4K Battery Doorbell does some things really well. However, there are a couple big concerns here, including battery life.

Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+ is a lot more fun to talk to than ChatGPT or Siri, and I like it
By Graham Barlow published
Alexa+ is the new AI-powered Alexa, and it shows you can add personality to AI.

Alexa+ – Here’s how to sign up for early access
By Jacob Krol published
Amazon's now letting customers in the United States sign up for early access to Alexa+. Here's how to do just that and the Echo Show device you'll need to be eligible.
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