Category: Smart Home
I’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums, and this model has some of the best carpet cleaning I’ve ever seen
3 reasons why you shouldn’t sleep on these $6 / £3 smart switches – they’re the understated hit of IKEA’s new gadget range
IKEA recently launched a range of smart sensors and gadgets, and while the likes of the new color-change donut lamp are getting the most attention, a much more understated product stands out to me: the Bilresa smart switch. Available individually or as a set of three, these aren’t standalone gadgets per se. Instead, they can…
I test smart lights for a living, and these are my top 3 Philips Hue smart lights to brighten up any space
Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: 3 key differences you need to know
Looking for a dehumidifier to help with damp or condensation in your home? There are two main types to choose from: a compressor dehumidifier and a desiccant dehumidifier. They look similar and do the same job: removing moisture from the air. However, they work in different ways, and as a result will suit different people…
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Worried you can’t wow your loved one with a Valentine’s day latte? I’ve found the perfect automatic coffee machines for you – even if your milk-frothing game is as mid as mine
Give your home office a touch of class with IKEA’s lights and accessories in slate blue and brass — from just $4
Buying a dehumidifier for drying clothes? There are two types – and the one to choose depends on if your priority is speed or running cost
IKEA’s iconic ‘donut’ lamp has had a glow-up – here are the 5 coolest features, with insights from a brand exec
I wasn’t sure this premium robot vacuum was worth the money – but after using it every other night for 10 months, I’ve changed my mind
L’Oréal’s new glass straighteners look cool, but it’s the multi-styler design that has me really excited
Blink’s new compact camera takes home security to the next level with 4x zoom, improved night vision and more
‘We’re still a home furnishing company, it’s just that adding smart functionality can give our products superpowers’: IKEA exec shares the brand’s big smart home plans
This Ring Video Doorbell changed how I monitor my home — and 10,000+ people bought it last month
I can’t imagine life without Amazon’s best-selling Ring Video Doorbell. The easy-to-install security camera has completely changed how I monitor my home and has become the new “neighborhood watch”. The Ring Battery Doorbell allows me to monitor my house from anywhere and sends alerts to my phone when motion is detected…. Check out the original…
Can you cook eggs with an espresso machine? I tested 5 popular steam wand hacks to see how well they work — and how much mess they make
‘Most people won’t buy this updated VARMBLIXT because they want a smart device, but because it’s a beautiful lamp’ – IKEA exec on the secrets behind the new version of the brand’s iconic donut lamp
‘Beauty and farming are not often thought of in the same breath, but we’ve brought them together’ – James Dyson on why the brand’s farms are playing a key role in its new haircare launch
Dyson just brought out a new hard-floor cleaner, and I’m sorry, but I prefer the old one – here’s why
Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene review: effective but not exceptional
Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene: two-minute review The Clean+Wash Hygiene is the second in Dyson’s hard floor cleaner line. Like its range-mate, the Dyson WashG1, it stands out for not using suction at all, but instead harnessing a mixture of ‘agitation, hydration and separation’ to get your hard floors squeaky clean. The absence of suction means this…
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