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Automate your life with our pick of the best smart speakers from Google, Alexa, and Siri
The best smart speakers to upgrade everyday tasks, play music and get a (digital) helping hand
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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The Amazon Echo Show 15 looks like a picture frame, but acts like a personal assistant
The Amazon Echo Show 15 is the smartest assistant we've had in our home, but doesn't quite meet its potential
By Caroline Preece Published
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Apple TV vs Firestick: Amazon battles it out with Apple for the streaming crown
Not sure whether Apple TV or Amazon's Firesticks are the answer to your streaming woes? We have the answer
By Caroline Preece Published
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Apple TV vs Chromecast - which comes out on top in the age of streaming?
What is the difference between Apple TV and Chromecast? Here are some factors you need to consider before picking one.
By Caroline Preece Published
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Can you use an Amazon Echo as a speaker for your TV? Yes, and it might just boost your sound quality
Your Amazon Echo speaker can offer a big improvement on your TV’s built-in sound. Here’s how to set it up
By Alan Martin Published
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How do I set up a smart home? These are the 10 steps to take to automate your house from top to bottom
Starting small, we show you the ten steps to make your house a smart home.
By Alan Martin Published
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I'm banking on this little-known Alexa hack to nail my New Year's resolution – here's why
Try out this simple skill that will help your Alexa take you to task and help keep you focused and productive in 2023
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Smart home trends for 2023: everything we predict for the next 12 months
Want to know what your smart home will look like in a year? We run down our top predictions for 2023
By Caroline Preece Published
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How to set up a HomePod Mini: your guide to getting started with Siri
Want to know how to set up your HomePod Mini? Here is a step by step guide on to get you started
By Caroline Preece Published
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What is Alexa Together? We review the feature families can use to share care for older and vulnerable people
Alexa Together is Amazon’s way of keeping tabs on vulnerable friends or family with its virtual assistant. Here’s what you need to know
By Alan Martin Published
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Should I upgrade to an Alexa Voice Remote Pro? Here's exactly what extra features $35 buys you
The Alexa Voice Remote Pro is well worth it for TV addicts who constantly find themselves misplacing the clicker
By Alan Martin Published
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How to set up a Christmas chime for a Ring doorbell, plus other festive hacks to try
Offer a warm festive greeting to your guests this Christmas using this Ring doorbell hack
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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7 genius Alexa tricks for Christmas that will help your household get in the festive spirit this year
Try out these voice commands on your Alexa device to help make your Christmas season more magical
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Echo Studio review: is it really Amazon's best-sounding speaker?
With five speaker cones and Dolby Atmos compatibility, the Echo Studio does more than any other Amazon speaker – but not quite as smartly as some
By Pete Wise Published
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Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Clock Review: the new gold standard for entry-level smart speakers
We review the 5th-gen Amazon Echo Dot with Clock. Did this smart speaker’s audio shine as bright as its LED display?
By Pete Wise Last updated
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Sonos One vs One SL: are the extra features worth the price difference? I own both, here's what I think...
When it comes to weighing up the Sonos One vs One SL, consider what you need your speaker to do, says this Livingetc editor
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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Should you invest in an Amazon Echo Show 15? Tech experts weigh in on if now's the time to level up
The smart speaker from tech giant Amazon has a built in display perfect for video calls from the kitchen counter, but is it worth the investment?
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) review: a capable sous-chef
We tried out one of Amazon's latest smart speaker offerings in this Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) review, as our cookware editor put it to the test in her kitchen
By Millie Fender Last updated
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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?
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 (2nd Gen) review
We review the smallest portable smart speaker from luxury brand Bang & Olufsen
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Amazon Music is now free to Prime members, but there's a catch – and it'll change how you listen with Alexa
Amazon's full music streaming library is now free to Prime customers, but there are conditions
By Emily Peck Last updated
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Up your streaming game this Black Friday with 50% off a Firestick 4K
Amazon has knocked the price of its 4K streaming stick down to just $25 ahead of Black Friday
By Caroline Preece Published
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What is Matter? Here's why this new tech will change how you control your smart home
There's a lot of hype around this new standard, backed by big brands like Apple, that will make it easier to control a smart home all in one place
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated