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Regardless of where you live, you'll want to kit out your home with the best devices to help you make the most of it. And that's where the TechRadar Home category comes in.

We cover everything from small appliances such as air fryers, juicers and coffee machines to smart home devices such as video doorbells and smart locks. And you'll find content on everything from established brands such as Dyson, Ninja, Shark and Ring to smaller-but-still-top-quality producers of home and smart home kit.  

Either way, we'll bring you the latest news about what's coming soon, reviews of what's available now, deals on where to find the cheapest prices and tutorials on how to use them all. Browse the section below and improve your living space.

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iRobot Roomba Combo Essential in reviewer's home

'Your data is not going to leave the US' – iRobot CEO reassures Roomba owners following takeover by Chinese company

By Ruth Hamilton published

Exclusive: CEO responds to iRobot co-founder's suggestion that Roomba data would be transferred to China.

Robot Vacuums
Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

I tested a bunch of Shark vacuums and they all had the same problem

By Ruth Hamilton published

In Shark's EOY report card, this is the area it should look to improve.

Vacuums
Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra in reviewer's home

5 reasons this Samsung vacuum is my #1 home gadget of the year

By Terri Williams published

Beautiful and functional – what more could you want from a vacuum?

Vacuums
Roomba in a living room

From robovacs for small homes to a Roomba for your lawn, here are 4 things we can expect to see from iRobot – according to the CEO

By Ruth Hamilton published

Exclusive: There are some intriguing plans for the original robot vacuum brand following recent company takeover.

Robot Vacuums
Close up of handle section on Dyson V16 Piston Animal vacuum

These are the 2 greatest innovations on Dyson's new flagship vac

By Ruth Hamilton published

These innovations couldn't save the V16 – but they could shine in the next flagship vacuum.

Vacuums
Homes Editor holding two vacuums with auto empty docks in the background

Still emptying your own vacuum? You're about to be in the minority

By Ruth Hamilton published

You heard it here first – auto-empty docks are going to hit the mainstream in 2026.

Vacuums
Cuisinart Flexprep 1.1L food processor

I tested the Cuisinart FlexPrep 1.1L– a budget-friendly but incredibly powerful food processor

By Vic Hood published

The Cuisinart FlexPrep 1.1L Food Processor packs a lot of power in a compact package, delivering high-quality results with impressive speed.

Small Appliances
Dyson PencilVac in tester's home

6 baffling questions about the Dyson PencilVac, answered

By Ruth Hamilton published

I've been using this vacuum for two weeks, and I've finally figured it all out.

Vacuums
Philips Hue Essential bulb next to Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance bulb, both on dimmest setting

Philips Hue Essential lights are spectacular value, but the originals outshine them in one key way

By Cat Ellis published

Hue Essential bulbs are just as good as the originals in most situations, provided you don't need to dial the brightness right down.

Smart Lights
Roborock F25 Ultra clearing a mess of egg, oats, ketchup and more from an engineered wooden floor

Of the dozens of appliances I've tested this year, this is my favorite

By Derek Adams published

The Roborock F25 Ultra doesn't sound glam, but it has transformed my cleaning game.

Vacuums
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