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Can you identify all the smart home products your voice assistant can control? Almost 70 per cent can't
Most of us don't know what our voice assistants are capable of, according to a new survey by the Real Homes Show
By Laura Crombie 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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'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, 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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Best portable speakers: wireless and Bluetooth speakers to enjoy music on-the-go
Our pick of the best portable speakers have fantastic battery life and sound amazing, making the perfect for those who want to enjoy their music while out and about
By Jon Porter Published
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The smart plug: a beginner's guide
Considering buying a smart plug (or five) to turn your home into an instantly smart space? Here’s a guide to everything you need to know about the smart plug – from what it can do to whether it’s worth the spend
By Lucy Searle Published
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Laundry-folding robots and recipe-suggesting fridges: these are the smart tech products we want in our homes
Smart thermostats and vacuum cleaners top the list
By Ellen Finch Published