Smart Home
The latest Smart Home breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at T3
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Ecobee launches entry-level smart thermostat – and it's a lot cheaper than you'd think
I was pleasantly surprised...
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Ring announces first ever smart smoke alarms in collaboration with Kidde
Ring partners with Kidde on smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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TCL’s new smart lock uses AI to read your palm for safer unlocking
TCL debuts two smart locks at CES, with palm recognition and camera features
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Swann expands its security camera line-up with solar power and AI voice assistants
Swann’s MaxRanger4K Camera collection is getting bigger
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Honeywell launches first Matter-enabled smart thermostat – and it’s surprisingly affordable
Honeywell Home debuts its X2S smart thermostat at CES 2025
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Tado Smart Thermostat X review: an easy, effective way to give your heating system super smarts
Tado’s new heating ecosystem is easy to install and comes in a variety of options to scale the system to your household’s needs
By Nick Odantzis Published
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ULTRALOQ debuts world’s first ultra-wide band smart lock – but it’ll cost you
ULTRALOQ announces two new smart locks at CES 2025
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Philips Hue upgrades its app with its first ever AI lighting assistant
Philips Hue introduces an AI-powered assistant and LG TV support
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Lockly's new smart lock is the ultimate combination of luxury and high security
Ditch the bulk and embrace elegance with the all-new Lockly Styla
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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SwitchBot’s new smart lock is perfect for renters and compatible with almost any lock type
SwitchBot debuts new smart lock and video doorbell at CES 2025
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Ring cameras get neat free upgrade that makes camera quality better than before
Ring upgrades its cameras with 2K video resolution and vehicle detection
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Withings’ smart mirror combines a smartwatch and scales into a full-length health scanner
Withings debuts new conceptual smart health mirror at CES 2025
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Philips' palm recognition smart lock now features video technology for enhanced front door security
It's a smart lock and video doorbell rolled into one
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Is smart tech the smartest of purchases?
John Bentley is concerned that we’re spending a lot of money on gadgets that simply stop working in a few short years
By Jon Bentley Published
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Govee has launched three new ambient smart lights at CES 2025 – and I want them all
Colourful, immersive lighting in every corner of the house? Go on then
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Apple should focus on this video doorbell feature if it wants to beat Ring at its game
What I want to see from Apple’s rumoured video doorbell
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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LG’s latest smart lamp grows indoor plants and sets the mood – but you might not get one
LG combines smart lighting with indoor gardening
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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Best bathroom scales 2025: from basic metrics to advanced insights
The best bathroom scales and body monitor scales to measure your weight, body fat, BMI and more
By Matt Kollat Last updated
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Best Philips Hue lights 2025: sophisticated smart bulbs for your space
The best Philips Hue lights bring state-of-the-art, remote-controlled lighting to your home
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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Best smart bulbs 2025: top ambient lighting from Philips Hue, LIFX and Ikea
Meet the best smart lights with Alexa and Apple HomeKit support, from Philips Hue, LIFX, Ikea and TP-Link
By Lizzie Wilmot Last updated
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Best smart locks 2025: secure your home with smart locks, deadbolts and more
T3 has installed and tested the best smart door locks to help you find the perfect option for your home or Airbnb property
By Alex Cox Last updated
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Best air purifier 2025: remove allergens, particles and pollution from your home
Improve the quality of the air you breathe with the best air purifiers from Blueair, Dyson, Philips and more
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Last updated
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Best video doorbell 2025: who’s that ringing my bell?
Boost your home security with the best video doorbell, including the top brands such as Ring and Google plus many budget options
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Last updated
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I wish I could get more people to see the light – this is the problem with modern LEDs
Dazzled by some of the new products on the market, Jon Bentley highlights the bulbs that he believes are the way forward
By Jon Bentley Published
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Can I have my own Amazon locker at home?
Not satisfied with the current delivery model, Jon Bentley has a few ideas for how he wants his parcels securely dropped off
By Jon Bentley Published
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Forget Ring, Apple is said to be building a video doorbell that'll also unlock the door
Apple is reportedly developing one Ring to rule the hall
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Philips Hue announces first update for new Play HDMI Sync Box – just 3 months after its launch
There's an update for the original model as well
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
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Samsung announces new AI home screens for its smart fridges and laundry appliances
Samsung previews its CES launches, including new AI Home screens
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
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I’m a smart home expert – these are the best smart home releases from 2024
11 smart home releases from 2024 actually worth buying, including Amazon Echo and Google Nest
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published