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Composite image of Philips Hue Bridge on wall and blue Philips Hue smart lights in living room

How to set up your Philips Hue Bridge in four easy steps, and transfer your existing lights across

By Jennifer Oksien last updated

Discover or recap how to set up your Philips Hue Bridge to unlock more smart lighting possibilities.

Smart Lights
Montage of three video doorbells mounted beside doors

I'm a smart home tech editor, and these are the best 3 video doorbells with chimes you can buy today

By Cat Ellis published

Video doorbells that come bundled with plug-in chimes so you never miss another caller.

Smart Home
Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni robot coming out of its base station

I’ve tested and loved 6 Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuums – the T50 Max Pro Omni has been the first to disappoint me

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

I’ve never had cause for complaint when testing a Deebot, but Ecovacs should pull the T50 Max Pro Omni off shelves.

Robot Vacuums
Google Nest Mini

The end of Nest? Google’s mysterious speaker stars in new leak that hints at smart home shakeup

By David Nield published

Courtesy of the latest Google Home app for Android, we have some hints about Google's smart home plans.

Smart Home
3i G10+ robot vacuum in use

I've reviewed dozens of robot vacuums and my 2025 standout is this budget-friendly, dust-compressing bot

By James Holland published

The 3i G10+ blew me away with its stellar performance and affordable price.

Robot Vacuums
Composite image of three wireless home security cameras

I review smart home tech for a living, and these are my top 3 wireless security cameras for every budget

By Cat Ellis published

Secure your home today without paying for professional installation.

Home Security
The Echo Dot is pictured in a dim room in front of a large lamp that's lit up in pretty colors.

4 ways my Amazon Echo Dot makes my day easier – from waking up to winding down

By Cesci Angell published

Want to make the most out of your Amazon smart speaker? Here are 4 ways it streamlines my daily routine.

Smart Speakers

Brighten up your day (or night) with these smart-lighting options

By Jason Cipriani published

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Elevate your outdoor space with these smart solutions

By Jason Cipriani published

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Give your outdoor space a glow-up, powered by Hubspace.

Deebot X11 OmniCyclone

This robovac uses agentic AI to make its own cleaning decisions, and I'm not sure whether to be excited or terrified

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuum knows when you've made poor setting decisions, and can correct your mistakes.

Robot Vacuums
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