QUICK SUMMARY Aqara has launched its Smart Lock U300. It supports Matter, Thread and Apple HomeKit so it’s compatible and works with any and all smart home ecosystems. The Aqara Smart Lock U300 is available to buy for $229.99. Smart home company, Aqara has just launched its latest smart lock and it has more unlocking and compatibility options than ever before. The new Aqara Smart Lock U300 supports Matter, Thread and HomeKit, so it works with any and all smart home ecosystems in your house.… Read More »Aqara’s new smart lock supports Matter, Thread and Apple HomeKit for unlimited unlocking options

Quick Summary Nintendo has announced its own smart clock – the Nintendo Alarmo. It comes with a display and numerous themes based on the company’s most famous games (and Ring Fit Adventures). The clock will also track your sleep patterns for daily reports. Nintendo has announced new hardware at last! However, it’s not exactly what we expected. In fact, it’s not exactly anything Nintendo has ever done before. Instead of the , which is still likely to be coming next spring, the company has unveiled… Read More »Sound the alarm – Nintendo has announced new hardware and it’s under £100

Quick Summary Ring has unveiled its Smart Video Search, which uses AI to help you find things in your video history. The public beta is available now. If you have a or camera, you can now upgrade it to give it special AI powers. According to the , Smart Video Search is available as a public beta from today. Ring isn’t the only firm doing this: in August, demonstrated the use of its Gemini system to enable more voice queries in its smart home devices.… Read More »Ring owners are getting a huge AI upgrade

Adding one of the best smart thermostats to your home helps it stay just the right temperature no matter what’s going on outside – and they can save you energy and money while doing it as a bonus. The best smart thermostats can help keep you hot or cool as needed, but not just on a basic set schedule – you can control them remotely from the app, or you can use voice control from the best smart speakers, but even more importantly, they can… Read More »Best smart thermostat 2024: stay warm and save money on your heating

QUICK SUMMARY Lorex has launched its first-ever 4K video doorbell. It has a variety of innovative features, including an impressive dual power mode that gives users the choice between having it battery powered or wired. The Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell has an RRP of $229.99 and can be purchased at Best Buy. It has yet to reach Europe. Known for its impressive home and business security products, Lorex has announced the launch of its first-ever 4K battery video doorbell. With its high-quality visual clarity… Read More »Lorex’s first-ever battery video doorbell is here, and it’s giving Ring a run for its money

The best smart bulbs in 2024 add instant ambience and atmosphere to your home. With a smart bulb, strip or lamp set up in your home, you can easily control your home’s lighting with the tap of a button or a simple voice command. Smart bulbs often come with different colour settings and levels of brightness, making them great decorative devices for any room in the home. The best thing about having smart bulbs in your house is being able to connect them to your… Read More »Best smart bulbs 2024: top ambient lighting systems from Philips Hue, LIFX and Ikea

When it comes to buying the or display, one of the key brands that pops up time and again is Echo. Since the launch of its first Echo device in 2015, Amazon’s Echo family has grown significantly, and now includes Dot, Show, Pop and Spot models – but what are they? And which should you choose? The four devices in question are all smart speakers, although the Echo Show is better known as a smart display, because of its screen. All Echo devices have a… Read More »Echo Dot vs Show vs Pop vs Spot: which Amazon smart speaker should you choose?

Spooky season is well and truly here, meaning Halloween decorations will be popping up everywhere you look. Towering ghouls on rooftops or elaborate pumpkin-filled window displays might not be your style, but that doesn’t mean you can’t decorate in a way that’s uniquely yours. Ranging from the to the , there are a number of gadgets out there that will add to your own spooky setup. I’ve rounded up my top five picks below, all of which you should consider buying as well. 1. Samsung… Read More »5 spooky smart home gadgets you need to elevate your Halloween decorations

QUICK SUMMARY Arlo has launched its first wired floodlight security camera to the US market. The Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera offers 2000 lumens of instant light and it can be manually adjusted to illuminate different aspects of your home. The Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera is available for $149.99. UK pricing and availability hasn’t been released yet. Arlo has just launched its first-ever hardwired floodlight security camera. The Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera offers powerful light to illuminate the outside of your home and to scare off… Read More »Arlo launches its first-ever wired floodlight camera – and it’s pretty blinding!

Ome has launched the Smart Knob 2.0 that can turn your stove / oven into a smart appliance. The Ome Smart Knob 2.0 lets you turn off the burners remotely and monitor your cooking progress. Prices on the Ome Smart Knob 2.0 starts at $129. US smart kitchen brand, Ome has launched the second generation of its Smart Stove Knob. Compatible with gas and electric stoves / ovens, the Ome Smart Knob 2.0 is the first retrofit device of its kind that can turn your… Read More »Did I leave the stove on?! This smart knob lets you turn off the burners remotely