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Setting up your Philips Hue lights is now quicker and easier than ever thanks to the latest app update
By Cat Ellis published
You can use QR codes to add multiple lights and other devices to a room at once.

Amazon's big Alexa voice processing change may not be the privacy nightmare you think it is
By Lance Ulanoff published
It's not what you think

Amazon's Panos Panay teases future Alexa+ devices from speakers to possible wearables
By Jacob Krol published
Panos wants “perfection in every single product that we ship."

Google is slowly phasing out its Assistant helper to make room for Gemini's reign in smartphones - here’s how it’s doing the same for smart home devices
By Rowan Davies published
Google has announced that Gemini will replace Google Assistant, but not just for smartphones. This is how Google has started its Gemini roll out to smart speakers.

Switchbot has totally redesigned its smart home hub – and it's great news for renters
By Cat Ellis published
The new hub has a physical dial, and I can't wait to get my hands on it.

I tested one of the cheapest Roborock robovacs and it still offers excellent vacuuming
By Derek Adams published
The Q5 Pro+ delivers strong suction and great mapping, but the mop function is underwhelming to say the least.

iRobot's understated new fleet of Roombas nails what I actually want from a robot vacuum
By Ruth Hamilton published
While other brands are busy attaching arms to their robovacs, iRobot's understated innovations are more genuinely useful.

The best Alexa speakers 2025: top smart speakers to control your home
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.
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