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Over 10 new Philips Hue devices just landed – here's everything you need to know about the Bridge Pro, OmniGlow, and more
By Cat Ellis published
It's the biggest Philips Hue product drop ever, and you're in the right place to find all the details about every new launch.

I upgraded to the Blink Video Doorbell (Gen 2), and it's one of the easiest security systems I've ever installed
By Chris Price published
Together with the new Sync Module Core, the second-gen Blink Video Doorbell offers head-to-toe images of visitors and a clear view of packages.

I tested this robot mower on the biggest lawn I could find – and it was fast, accurate and a dream to control
By Ruth Hamilton published
If you have a palatial lawn in need of regular upkeep, the Segway Navimow X3 Series is the robot mower you've been waiting for.

Google apologetically updates the Google Home app – here are 5 new upgrades coming to iOS and Android
By David Nield published
Google has been having problems with its smart home hardware and software, but upgrades are on the way.

I test smart home tech for a living, and these are the 3 outdoor security cameras I recommend to my family and friends
By Cat Ellis published
These are the cameras I trust to protect what matters most (and two of them don't need a subscription).

'Who in the hell would want red cameras?' – details of four new Nest devices have leaked, but has Google lost the smart home race already?
By Cat Ellis published
Amazon's speakers, doorbells, and cameras will almost certainly be cheaper, but Gemini for Home could give Google an edge.

Are Philips Hue Essential bulbs the cheap smart lights we don't need?
By Cat Ellis published
There's no shortage of brands making affordable smart lights, but it looks like Hue wants a piece of the entry-level pie.

Swann's new subscription-free home security camera stays charged with just 45 minutes of sunlight per day
By Cat Ellis published
The days of climbing up to replace batteries and paying monthly fees to save your video clips are over.

'Why should I give Google money?' – former Nest fans decry new leaked model, and I really can't blame them
By Cat Ellis published
Google has given us a sneaky peek at a new Nest smart speaker, but what will it be, and do we really want it?

Google teases mysterious Nest smart speaker – and it looks like a HomePod Mini crossed with an Echo Dot
By Hamish Hector published
While much of the focus at Made by Google was on the new Pixel lineup, we did catch a quick glimpse at what could be a forthcoming next-gen Nest smart speaker with Gemini onboard.
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