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The best home security cameras 2025: tested for peace of mind
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated We've tested masses of security cameras in our own homes to bring you this guide to the very best.

If you have Philips Hue cameras at home, we've got good news about their battery life
By Cat Ellis published
The Philips Hue Secure battery camera is getting a big battery life improvement.

I've used Blink devices for years, and its latest video doorbell is one of the best (and cheapest) around
By Chris Price published
The Blink Video Doorbell and Sync Module 2 will work well for most homeowners, and are great value.

Google promises more Nest devices are on the way – but two older products have now been discontinued
By David Nield published
The Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock are no more, but Google says it is working on more hardware.

The SwitchBot Blind Tilt is a quick, easy and affordable way to control your blinds from your phone – no DIY necessary
By Cat Ellis published
I was thinking about buying smart blinds, but having tested this, I realize I don't need to.

Samsung's new AI smart fridge could stop you from accidentally wasting food, and I've seen it in action
By Cat Ellis published
A dual cooling system keeps food fresh, and AI suggests recipes for items expiring soon.

IKEA's new smart home switch with Matter support just leaked – and it looks like my next impulse buy
By Mark Wilson published
A new IKEA smart home switch with Matter support has just leaked – and it should be a versatile dual-button accessory that supports Google Home, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa.

Amazon is experimenting with renaming Echo speakers to Alexa speakers, and it's about time
By Lance Ulanoff published
Amazon is experimenting with a different Echo name, and it's one that's so perfect I wish they'd just do it today.
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