Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech. Carrie specializes in smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights, as well as large and small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, stand mixers, and coffee machines. Carrie is now a copy editor at PWC.

Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

The iRobot Roomba J7+ on its charging station in a hallway while a man with a dog enters the room

Should I use my Roomba every day?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Updated Worrying about whether to set your robot vacuum cleaning every day? Here’s the answer.

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free on a green background

Snap up this Arlo video doorbell for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free has been discounted by 28%, offering a hefty saving.

Nest Cam (battery)

Most home security camera owners are failing to get the best from their devices

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Subscription services for your home security camera or a video doorbell may seem like an unnecessary added expense, but without one it may be failing to do its job properly.

The Facebook Portal Go smart display being used to make a video call in a kitchen setting

The new Facebook Portal Go makes video calling on a smart display even better

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The new Facebook Portal Go is a battery-power smart display that means you can move from room to room when making video calls, just as you can with a smartphone.

The Shark Style iQ hair dryer being used by a womann to blow dry her hair straight

This Shark hair dryer is a game-changer for curly hair

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Vacuum cleaner brand Shark has followed Dyson into the haircare market with the launch of the Style iQ hair dryer, which automatically adjusts the temperature when different attachments are used.

The Mi Smart Air Fryer on a kitchen countertop

Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer produces crisp, crunchy fries and connects to your home Wi-Fi, offering control from your smartphone

The Ninja Personal Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001 on a blue background

Grab this Ninja smoothie maker for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Ninja Nutri Slim Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001UK has been discounted by 18%, offering a hefty saving.

Alexa Guard Plus

How to use Alexa to assign reminders on your Amazon Echo

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Need help to remember tasks that require completing? Alexa can remind you, or other household members when it’s time to get on with life admin.

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim KP105 next to its packaging on a beige background

Grab this TP-Link smart plug for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim KP105 has been discounted by almost a quarter offering a hefty saving.

Eufy RobotVac 15C Max on a green background

This Eufy robot vacuum is now at its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 15C Max has been discounted by almost a third, offering a hefty saving.

A young moan using a cylinder vacuum to clean hard floors in her home

Should I vacuum or dust first?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Not sure which household chore to tackle first? We explain whether you should vacuum or dust first for a truly clean home

An Instant Pot Duo on a green background

Grab this Instant Pot for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 has been discounted by 35%, offering a hefty saving.

The Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 on a khaki green background

Grab this Cosori air fryer for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 has been discounted by 15%, offering a hefty saving.

Amazon Echo

How to make Alexa understand you better using voice profiles on an Amazon Echo

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Several people in the house using Alexa? Amazon’s voice assistant can learn and recognize your voice, and serve up personalized matches if you set up voice profiles.

Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away Upright NZ801

Snap up one of Shark’s best vacuum cleaners for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away Upright NZ801 has been discounted by 47%, offering a hefty saving.

The iRobot Roomba J7+ on its charging station in a hallway while a man with a dog enters the room

The new Roomba J7+ fixes one of the biggest issues with robot vacuums

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The new Roomba J7+ robot vacuum uses your phone’s location to detect when you’ve left the house and start cleaning, so it won’t get under your feet.

The Eufy SoloCam E20 on a blue background

Snap up this Eufy home security camera for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy SoloCam E20 has been discounted by 25%, offering a hefty saving.

Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid on a wooden floor

Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid is a slim robot vacuum that can mop floors and collect dust. Plus, it’s great for cleaning under furniture.

Remington Hydraluxe Pro EC9001 on a pick background

Snap up this Remington hair dryer for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Remington Hydraluxe Pro EC9001 has been discounted by 40%, offering a hefty saving.

The Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 on a kitchen countertop

Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 is a compact, stylish kitchen appliance, but how does it compare to rivals from Ninja and Instant?

Ring Video Doorbell Wired on a blue background

Grab this Ring video doorbell for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired has been discounted by 20%, offering a hefty saving.

An Amaozn Echo (4th generation) on a side broad next to a lamp, reed diffuser and bonsai tree

How to change Alexa’s voice to a masculine tone on an Amazon Echo

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Alexa can respond in both its original feminine tone as well as a more masculine-sounding voice. Here’s how to change the voice on your Echo device.

Air Fryer

I discovered this air fryer trick and it’s a game-changer for making fries

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Fed up with how long it takes to prepare fries before cooking them in an air fryer? We discovered a handy trick that can speed up the process.

The Wiz A60 smart bulb in a ciling pendent in a kitchen with the Wiz Hero Lamp in the background

WiZ has almost fixed one of the biggest frustrations with smart lights – but not quite

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

WiZ has expanded its Connected with WiZ program to include a range of Philips Smart LED bulbs, but sadly they’re not the Philips Hue bulbs we know and love.

Woman controlling a smart light from an app on her tablet

This new Samsung SmartThings feature may have fixed the biggest frustration with smart homes

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Samsung's SmartThings platform can now ensure smart home devices can still be automated, even if there’s no internet access.

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