Philips Hue smart lighting may have been around more than six years, but this year, the Dutch giant has gunned its innovation engine, launching a swathe of unique devices to illuminate your home and garden in new ways. They include a new outdoor range …
Research Center: Neato Botvac D7
While we continue to be impressed by the great-value performance of budget robot vacuums, at the top end of the market, innovative features like multi-floor mapping, zone cleaning, and even automatic dirt disposal are…
Research Center: Honeywell Smart Home Security Starter Kit
Protecting your smart home can be a confusing proposition. First, you have to wade through a sea of security products to select the best cameras, sensors, and sirens for your home. Of course,…
Research Center: Philips Hue Lightstrip Outdoor
Fans of Philips Hue smart lighting have been waiting for years to see the company develop a robust, weatherproof range for the outdoors. This year, the company has stepped up with a new range of lightin…
With indoor and outdoor smart home tech readily available and increasingly affordable, it’s easy to transform your home for festive occasions and holidays. With a little help from mobile apps, you can synchronize spooky Halloween effects with lighting …
Research Center: Netgear Orbi Voice
Over the last two years, Netgear has consolidated its position as a leader in whole-home Wi-Fi systems by building out a comprehensive selection of Orbi devices and supporting accessories. Following the launch of t…
Research Center: SimpliSafe
If you’re concerned about home security but lack the time (or inclination) to research the myriad products available, a one-box solution like SimpliSafe Protect may calm your fears. This starter kit is part of a larger ran…
Research Center: Johnson Controls GLAS
While Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant continue to build ubiquity in homes across the globe, spare a thought for Microsoft’s Cortana. While in PCs in the millions, when it comes to other hardware, Cortana’s…
Research Center: Nest x Yale
Way back in October 2015, security specialist Yale announced a collaboration with Nest Labs to develop a keyless smart lock named Linus. Delayed numerous times and subsequently rebranded, the $249 Nest x Yale Lock has fin…
Research Center: Shark Ion Robot 750
While robot vacuum cleaners have been improving over the years, they’ve yet to find a place in the majority of mainstream homes. Leading brands like Samsung, LG and even Dyson have dabbled with robotics, but the m…
