Smart Home Buying Guides

Updated The best smart speakers with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant are ideal for homes – but which one is right for you?

Save energy and effort: automate your home effortlessly with the best smart plugs

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

Updated We've tested the best smart thermostats from top brands to find the smartest ways to heat and cool your home

Updated We've tested the best robot vacuum cleaners on every kind of floor and every kind of home. These are the best robovacs you can buy

Buying Guide We've tested the best smart light bulbs and light panels from all the big brands including Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, Govee and Lifx.

Buying Guide The best smart locks for smart home security including discreet models and seriously tough deadbolts

Updated The best smart displays control your home, keep you entertained and enable you to video call your loved ones too

Buying Guide We've tested the best video doorbells by Ring, Arlo, Google, Eufy and more to find the best doorbell for your home. These are our top picks.

The best Ambilight alternatives are a must-have for anyone wanting to seriously deck out their home cinema.