Smart Devices
The latest Smart Devices breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Realhomes
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Visit Samsung KX to get your hands on new tech and for an insight into the home of the future
Samsung KX showcases the real home of the future – plus there's loads more clever gadgets for browsers, the tech-curious and kids to try, too
By Emily Shaw Published
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Introducing National Smart Home Month
Real Homes announces a collaboration with Homebuilding & Renovating, TechRadar and T3 to champion smart home technology – read on to discover our exciting programme of content and activity…
By Lucy Searle Published
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Smart home lighting with designer boho-style looks? Yes you can...
Smart home lighting doesn't have to be techy-looking, as these gorgeous filament bulbs show. Find out what they can do (other than look fabulous)
By Emily Shaw Published
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Need good home security on a budget? This cheap motion sensor will send you phone alerts if there's a break-in
This home security motion sensor won't just alert you – it needs no hub, and there are no hidden costs
By Annie Collyer Published
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This budget home security camera is a mini spy cam burglars won't spot
Buying a home security camera but on a tight budget? This affordable spy cam is wireless, fixings-free, has night vision and is smartphone compatible
By Annie Collyer Published
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Google Nest Cam IQ Indoor review
The Nest Cam IQ Indoor camera is the smartest security camera out there
By Verity Burns Published
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Airbnb to make hosting guests easier and more secure with Yale smart locks
Airbnb have got together with security experts Yale to make hosting guests easier – and accessing your holiday let – easier
By Emily Shaw Published
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The Samsung Family Hub is 'brilliant' says Michel Roux Jr – check out this smart fridge yourself
The Samsung Family Hub isn't the only thing we talked to Michel Roux Jr about when we met at IFA. Find out about smart kitchens, robot chefs and food trends too...
By Emily Shaw Published
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Grocery delivery drivers can now enter your home when you're out via smart lock
Security experts Yale are proud to announce their partnership with Waitrose & Partners as they aim to make food shopping easier and more efficient
By Emily Shaw Published
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This pet tracking device can help you find your lost dog faster
The Wag! Tag and itss community of dog lovers can help track down your lost pup – could it replace microchipping?
By Emily Shaw Published
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Need smart outdoor security lighting? Ring Smart Lighting – is now less than $100
Brighten up your blindspots and better protect your home from intruders with Ring Smart Lighting
By Emily Shaw Published
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The Google Nest Hub Max is here – in limited quantities, so buy now
The Google Nest Hub Max is on sale (we've LITERALLY) just had the email. This neat buy combines its Home brand into Nest to make smart homes less complicated and more helpful
By Lucy Searle Published
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Book in a boiler repair BEFORE it breaks down: this smart gadget tells you when
Book in a boiler repair without having to forgo hot water and central heating this winter: British Gas' new smart gadget can predict a breakdown by as much as a day
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Save £50 on the Ring Stick Up Cam and beef up your home security in seconds
One of our top rated smart security cameras, the Ring Stick Up Camera is currently available with an impressive £50 off
By Emily Shaw Published
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Ding dong! Save £50 on the Ring Stick Up Cam
Improve your home security with the Ring Stick Up Cam – now with an impressive £50 off in the John Lewis bank holiday sale
By Emily Shaw Published
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The best Samsung smart fridge launches in Australia – it’s bigger and more advanced than anything we’ve seen before
Everything you need to know about the Samsung smart fridge 4.0, now available in Australia, is right here
By Emily Shaw Published
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Samsung SmartThings gets a major update – plus a new smart plug
Samsung have re-entered the smart home race with major improvements to their SmartThings platform
By Emily Shaw Published
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What is the Internet of Things?
Wondering what the Internet of Things (IoT) actually is? We've cut through the jargon to talk you through the basics
By Emily Shaw Published
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Do I really need smart kitchen appliances?
Wondering whether smart kitchen appliances are worth the hype? Here are our thoughts...
By Verity Burns Published
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Google Home Mini reduced to just $39 when purchased as a pair
Thinking of kitting out your home with Google Assistant? This incredible discount is making the Home Mini a Walmart best seller...
By Emily Shaw Published
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Save £40 on the Ezviz smart Outdoor Floodlight Camera in the AO.com sale!
Make your home smarter with this amazing deal...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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'Alexa, play a music quiz with me': 9 things you didn't know your smart home assistant could do
Only using Alexa or Google Home to play music? Then you're missing out. Here are some of the useful (and useless) things your home assistant could be doing for you
By Laura Crombie Published
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Revealed: smart assistants are our most used home tech gadgets
Okay Google, how did I ever cope without you?
By Hebe Hatton Published
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'Alexa, I want you... Smart fridge, what the heck do you do?'... The tech we want, the tech we're still not convinced of
New research reveals the smart tech items people plan on buying within the next five years... and the buys they're still not convinced about
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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Ring video doorbells used in USA by police for catching criminals
Video doorbells belonging to homeowners in the USA are already being used to help catch criminals. Could this go worldwide?
By Emily Shaw Published
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What is a smart oven and do I need one?
Have you been wondering whether a smart oven could benefit your culinary creations? We take a closer look at their features to see if the investment is worth it
By Verity Burns Published
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Samsung deletes tweet about virus checking smart TVs but should we be worried?
In a (now deleted) tweet, Samsung advised customers to run regular virus checks on their TVs. Here's everything you need to know...
By Emily Shaw Published
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'Alexa, rearrange the furniture please' is set to become a reality... at Ikea
Robotic furniture that reconfigures at your command. Welcome home in 2020...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Eco-conscious? This NASA-certified smart shower can save 90 per cent of your annual water consumption
As we grow more conscious of our water consumption, this handy smart shower – which purifies and recirculates used water – could be the answer
By Emily Shaw Published