Caroline Preece
Caroline was formerly smart home ecommerce editor for Livingetc, covering everything tech for the home, from smart speakers to air purifiers and everything in between. She is passionate about technology and smart devices and their role in daily life, enhancing the home without sacrificing personal style and carefully chosen interiors. In her spare time, she can be found tinkering with bulbs, soundbars, and video doorbells in an effort to automate every part of her small home. Previously, she lent her expertise to the likes of Expert Reviews, IT Pro, Coach, The Week, and more.
Latest articles by Caroline Preece
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Switchbot Curtain Rod 2 review: automated curtains without the hefty price tag
Curtains that open with just a command but don't require a complete refit, thanks to Switchbot's handy device
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How big should your TV be based on room size?
Dealing with a small space? We advise on how to choose the ideal TV size for your home
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Choosing the best TV for a bright room - everything you should look out for
We look at the ways to ensure you can still enjoy your TV in a sun-filled room
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How to find the best TV viewing angle for your space
Struggling to achieve the perfect TV-to-sofa arrangement? We explore how to find the ideal viewing angles for your space
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How often should you replace your TV? We dig into the key things to consider
Thinking of swapping out your TV? Ask yourself these questions before deciding
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Tech under $100 that will make the perfect last-minute gift
We unveil some of our favorite and top-rated tech gift ideas for less than $100
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Nest Doorbell Wired vs. Battery: which Google device should you choose?
With the announcement of the Nest Video Doorbell Wired (Gen 2), we take a look at how Google's devices compare
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Sonos Roam vs Roam SL: how do the portable speakers differ?
We compare the Sonos Roam and Roam SL to shed light on which one would be the better choice
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Nest Smart Thermostat review: your heating, but smarter
We test the Nest Smart Thermostat, upgrading our heating for the smart home era
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What is so great about air fryers, and do you need to get one?
The small kitchen appliance is all the rage right now, but what is it about air fryers that makes them such a must-have?
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Samsung Frame vs Serif: which lifestyle TV should you choose?
We compare our two most lusted-after lifestyle TVs from Samsung, to see which most deserves a spot in your home
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen): is it still worth buying?
Is the oldest Echo Dot still worth adding to your smart home set-up?
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Echo Dot 5th Gen: Amazon's newest smart speakers explained
We compare the newly announced 5th Gen Amazon devices to their 4th Gen predecessors
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Crosley Voyager Record Player review: a budget vinyl player that looks the part
We test the Crosley Voyager record player to see whether it sounds as authentic as it looks
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Ring Video Doorbell 4 review: is Ring's newest basic doorbell worth the money?
Is the Ring Video Doorbell 4 worth the extra cash? We try out the smart device to see how it compares to older models.
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Ring Video Doorbell 3 review: a solid upgrade drowned out by competition?
We test the Ring Video Doorbell 3 to see if it can stand out against older and newer models from the brand
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Stop losing things! You can get 4 Apple AirTags for 22% less at Best Buy this Cyber Monday
The four-pack of AirTags is $26 cheaper than when bought individually at the retailer today
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We gave the Sonos Beam soundbar 5-stars, and now it's $90 off for Cyber Monday
We love the 2nd Gen Sonos Beam, and now you can get the compact soundbar for less
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Looking for an 8K TV deal this Cyber Monday? You won't get one cheaper than this
Best Buy has an astonishing deal on this 75-inch Hisense U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV for Cyber Monday
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The deal on this 85 inch Samsung TV might be the best bargain we've seen today
Save an amazing $2,000 on the super-sized 85" Samsung QN95B 4K Neo QLED TV
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This enormous 86-inch LG TV is less than $1,000 right now - but it might not be for long
We never thought we'd see the day we could buy an 86-inch TV for less than $1,000, but here we are!
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Smart heating is a hot buy right now, and you can get 31% off a Nest Thermostat for Cyber Monday
Save energy and money with smart heating, with 31% off the set-up cost at Amazon for Cyber Monday
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Marshall's gorgeous vintage-style speakers are seriously discounted at Amazon this Cyber Monday
Our beloved Marshall Bluetooth speakers are heavily discounted at Amazon right now for Cyber Monday
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Sonos Beam vs Sonos Arc vs Sonos Ray: which premium soundbar is the better choice?
We compare the growing range of soundbars from Sonos
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