I’m overdue a smart speaker upgrade, and these are the 3 models I’m tempted by this Presidents’ Day

President’s Day sales are here, and if you’re after a smart speaker upgrade like me, these are the deals I’m tempted by.

3 reasons why you shouldn’t sleep on these $6 / £3 smart switches – they’re the understated hit of IKEA’s new gadget range

Exclusive: ‘There are situations when you don’t want to pick up your phone, open an app, and tap through menus to steer your smart product.’

How I Built the Star Trek control panel of my dreams
How I Built the Star Trek control panel of my dreams

One of my pandemic hobbies that stuck was home automation. I discovered Home Assistant – the popular open source, extremely customizable home automation platform – and all the intricate things you can do with it to make your home work better. I have ADHD and have found Home Assistant to be a valuable tool for […]

Give your home office a touch of class with IKEA’s lights and accessories in slate blue and brass — from just $4

A dramatic splash of color will make working from home feel luxurious — and it can be surprisingly affordable.

Four solar security cams for $299.99 is a serious home coverage deal

If you’ve ever priced out a full outdoor camera setup, you know the pain: the cameras aren’t cheap, wiring is a hassle, and then you’re stuck figuring out where to mount everything. A solar-powered wireless bundle removes a lot of that friction. The eu…

The Alexa app is so bad I’m using Siri again
The Alexa app is so bad I’m using Siri again

I’ve used Alexa to manage my shopping list for years. There are plenty of great list apps out there, but the convenience of adding items by voice anywhere in my house, pulling up the list on an Echo Show in the kitchen, and having it on my phone via the Alexa app has worked well […]

IKEA’s iconic ‘donut’ lamp has had a glow-up – here are the 5 coolest features, with insights from a brand exec

Exclusive: ‘It felt like a really good place to show how smart features can genuinely improve everyday life.’