Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
Emerging DIY home security systems now challenge traditional professionally installed setups by focusing on faster response times, smart compatibility, and flexible ownership options, with SimpliSafe leading the pack for balance and agility. DIY home security with professional monitoring has become…
Tado° unveils its Smart AC Control, enabling households to digitise and optimise existing split-system air conditioners without full replacement, bolstering affordability and energy efficiency amid rising summer heatwaves. Many households facing another hot summer are looking for a cheaper way…
Yandex’s conversational AI assistant Alisa is transforming online shopping for household appliances and electronics, offering users better deals and seamless purchasing options, with online traffic rising sharply in early 2026. Yandex says household appliances and consumer electronics are among the…
A new approach to security camera dashboards transforms routine monitoring into an efficient, daily check with the integration of Frigate and the Advanced Camera Card, offering a unified, interactive view of live streams, clips, and event history. Home Assistant users…
The Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat has been honoured with the 2026 Red Dot and iF Design Awards, recognising its blend of aesthetic appeal, usability, and integration into modern connected homes. Resideo’s Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat has picked up…
A simple, affordable, and versatile device, smart plugs are emerging as the essential first step for newcomers to home automation, enabling straightforward control over existing appliances and paving the way for more complex systems. For anyone new to home automation,…
Many homeowners struggle with unnecessary notifications from security cameras but learning to fine-tune motion zones, sensitivity, and placement can make alerts more reliable and less disruptive. A security camera is meant to provide reassurance, not a stream of needless notifications.…
Households are increasingly turning their smart TVs into versatile information hubs using DAKboard, offering customisable displays for calendars, weather, news and more, no extra devices needed. Smart TVs are increasingly useful as household information hubs rather than just video screens.…
As smart glasses gain popularity across Europe, privacy advocates and regulators urge hardware design changes to prevent covert recordings, signalling a shift towards targeted regulations rather than outright bans. Smart glasses are coming under sharper scrutiny in Europe as privacy…
As the demand for reliable and low-maintenance driveway alerts grows in 2026, homeowners are prioritising systems that combine dependable detection, ease of installation, and energy efficiency , with the HTZSafe kit leading the way. A driveway alarm can be a…
Experts emphasise the importance of strengthening building infrastructure, such as doors, windows, and boundaries, before installing alarms, arguing that layered physical security offers more effective prevention of break-ins than alarms alone. Physical security should come before a new alarm system,…
Universal Electronics has filed a federal lawsuit against Amazon in California, accusing the e-commerce giant of infringing five patents related to smart-home and remote-control systems, potentially disrupting Amazon’s range of connected devices. Universal Electronics has taken Amazon to federal court…
