QUICK SUMMARY Twinkly has released a new range of Christmas smart lights, ranging from LED tree decorations to robust outdoor installations. Each product is available to buy from the Twinkly site, as well as a few other selected retailers. With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to invest in some of the for your holiday decor. Whether you’re looking to add a cozy glow to your tree or brighten up your front porch, there’s one brand that’s recently come out with some… Read More »Twinkly’s new Christmas smart light range will make your neighbours jealous

If you’re looking to cut down on the amount of food you waste week on week, I think I’ve found the smartest solution. Following several years of development, the Ovie LightTags are finally available for the US market, and they could be the solution to your food waste problem. According to , over a third of all food that’s produced globally goes to waste, with the UK throwing away around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste in a year. As food waste continues to be… Read More »These light tags are the smartest way to cut down on food waste

QUICK SUMMARY LiFX has launched the Permanent Outdoor Lights, its latest outdoor lighting solution. The eave lights can sit under your roof overhangings to illuminate your outdoor space all year round. The LiFX Permanent Outdoor Lights are available for $199. There’s no UK pricing or availability yet. Smart lighting company LiFX has just launched its new outdoor lighting solution. Taking a step away from its original designs, the LiFX Permanent Outdoor Lights offer powerful brightness and colour, and aren’t just for the holidays – although… Read More »Forget Philips Hue – these LiFX outdoor lights hide under the roof for all-year mood lighting

The sales have finally begun, and we’ve found a particularly great one at Lowe’s this morning. Whilst many of are still on the way, a few select offers have already dropped, including this fantastic Ring Starter Kit. For just under $80, you can jumpstart your smart home setup with the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery. This bundle typically sells for $140, but if purchased separately, these items would cost around $200 – saving you a remarkable $120. Take… Read More »Save $60 with this super cheap Ring starter kit in Lowe’s early Black Friday sale

As we head into the colder months, discussions about are becoming more frequent. Many of us find ourselves shivering on the sofa, stubbornly resisting the urge to crank the heat up, especially as we’ve not even reached December. However, it’s important to know that there are other ways to save money on energy usage, some of which don’t involve becoming a human ice block. Smart home heating systems have grown in popularity recently, mostly due to the comfort, convenience and efficiency they bring to our… Read More »Wiser’s smart heating control system is the perfect way to stay cosy this winter – without sacrificing your style

If you’re looking for a cheap smart speaker deal ahead of the , then you’re in luck as the Nest Audio has been given a huge price cut at Best Buy. Right now, the Google Nest Audio is half price in Best Buy’s early Black Friday sale, taking this premium smart speaker down to under $50. Discounts on Google Nest products are few and far between, so if you like the look of this deal, you’re going to want to be quick! Originally priced at… Read More »Google’s best smart speaker is half price in this early Black Friday deal

Quick Summary Apple is planning to launch a wireless smart home security camera in 2026, claims an industry insider. The camera is expected to integrate with Apple’s home platform, Siri, and Apple Intelligence. Smart home security is one of the biggest areas for smart tech, but the choice for users isn’t huge. When I was looking for one of the to integrate with my Apple HomeKit home, the choice was very small (I ended up with a Eufy, which uses its own app instead). However,… Read More »Watch out Ring, Apple could launch its own smart home camera

Quick Summary The entry level version of Apple’s rumoured smart home hub will have Siri and Apple Intelligence, it is claimed. This version is likely to launch in March 2025 with a similar price to rivals. We’ve been told that 2025 is the year of , and following on from yesterday’s news of an , a new report sheds light on the much-rumoured . It seems that the rumoured -style hub and the HomePod with a display could be slightly different versions of the same… Read More »Apple’s smart home “wall tablet” could surprise everyone next spring

Quick Summary Google is bringing AI features to its Google Home app, including natural language video search and video feeds to Pixel Watches. Many of the features are currently US-only but should reach other countries very soon. is bringing some interesting and useful AI features to Google Home, including some clever features for your smart home security cameras. They are experimental rather than completely finished, but some US users can opt into the Public Preview to try them out now. The rest of us will… Read More »Google Home AI update could change the way you use smart cameras forever