Category: Smart Home
Aiper Surfer S2 Review
Verdict A handy maintenance tool, the Aiper Surfer S2’s big battery and solar power combine to give serious runtime; in the right conditions, you should barely have to charge it manually. This pool cleaner is quite sedate and the small(ish) bin means it’s not ideal for larger jobs, but once the pool has been thoroughly…
Bissell CrossWave HydroScrub: possibly the only floor cleaner your home needs
Bissell CrossWave HydroScrub: one-minute review The Bissell CrossWave HydroScrub All-in-One-Multi-Surface Cleaner is a cordless vacuum and mop in one. It effectively picks up dirt from bare floors as well as certain kinds of rugs. A single charge is probably enough to vacuum and mop an average-sized home, though you might need to refill the cleaner…
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Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S40 Pro Review
Verdict Hugely cheap, the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S40 Pro sacrifices a self-empty and self-clean dock, but maintains quality core features, including proper mopping and powerful vacuuming. In my tests, it vacuumed most messes well, and mopped lighter stains. It does struggle with bigger spills, and the toll of manual maintenance might be too much for…
MasterPlug Auraline Black Glass Panel Heater Review
Verdict A great-looking convection heater, available in black or white, the MasterPlug Auraline Black Glass Panel Heater is also great value for a smart heater. Its front control panel is a little basic, but the smart app offers versatility and remote control. Pros Great price Flexible installation Useful smart app Cons Feet are fiddly to…
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Light up your life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the best Hue lightstrip yet
Philips Hue Omniglow: one-minute review The Philips Hue Omniglow is the best Hue lightstrip yet. It’s a classier kind of LED strip: where other models have visible LEDs, the Omniglow delivers seamless color gradients and smoothly moving light effects. The results are very impressive and the Hue app makes it easy to select, edit or…
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Arlo Pro 6 2K Review
Verdict With a denser battery the Arlo Pro 6 adds more battery life over the previous iteration, while maintaining the excellent 2K image quality and flexible installation. With an Arlo Secure subscription you get very powerful object detection, with the highest tier offering person and vehicle recognition into the mix, plus a custom AI detection…
Eufy Omni C28 Review
Verdict Quite stunning value, for under £700 the Eufy Omni C28 brings you powerful suction, roller-based mopping and a full docking station that can empty the robot and clean its mop. It vacuums exceptionally well, and mops lighter stains with ease, but requires a few passes for tougher messes. The app’s a touch basic and…
Vax LiftOut Reach Pet Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review
Verdict For just a little more money than the standard model, the Vax LiftOut Reach Pet Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner gives you a longer power cable and hose than the entry-level model in the series. That could well be worth it if you want a bit more flexibility (the longer hose let me clean further…
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Roborock Saros 20 Review: A powerful and flexible flagship robot
Verdict A refinement of last year’s model, the Roborock Saros 20 improves AdaptiLift to handle higher thresholds and taller carpets, and boosts suction power to a ludicrous 36,000Pa. Needless to say, dust collection is brilliant, as is mopping via the dual spinning microfibre pads. An excellent app rounds out the package, and the Saros 20…
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Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 robot lawn mower — autonomous mowing just got exponentially better for owners of larger landscapes
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000: two-minute review If you’re in the market for a sterling autonomous plug-and-play robot lawn mower with a wider cutting tract than most, the new Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 comes wholeheartedly recommended. Available in three different battery capacities, this particular model is designed for large, complex lawns with shaded areas,…
Samsung Bespoke Compact Oven Series 7 50L NQ5B7993AAK Review
Verdict Slick, attractive and entirely handle-free, the Samsung Bespoke Compact Oven Series 7 50L NQ5B7993AAK gives you a flush finish. This smaller oven is ideal as a secondary model, either standalone or above a plate warmer, and it doesn’t compromise on features: steam cooking and air frying alongside traditional cooking modes, with a generous 50-litres…
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