Category: Smart Home
The Segway Navimow i210E LiDAR Pro delivers orderly autonomous mowing with impressive navigation accuracy
Segway Navimow i210E LiDAR Pro: two-minute review I have been exceedingly impressed with the Segway Navimow i210E LiDAR Pro and consider it one of the most sophisticated mid-range robot mowers in a marketplace positively rammed with wire-free models of all shapes and sizes. Like many new mowbots in 2026, this one combines advanced LiDAR, Net…
I created my dream coffee corner at IKEA for under $100 — and my mornings are about to get a lot cozier
If your morning coffee routine involves throwing a spoonful of freeze-dried granules into a mug and pouring some hot water over the top, it’s time to stop. Preparing your morning brew can be a time to pause and take a moment for yourself — and that’s a lot easier when you have a nicely curated…
Aiper Scuba V3 Review
Verdict A neat and clever battery-powered pool cleaner, the Aiper Scuba V3 is simple to use. Its short battery life means those with larger pools may want to look elsewhere, and it’s a touch frustrating that you only have 10 minutes at the end of a clean to retrieve the robot before it sinks. Those…
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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