Smart Home
Welcome to the hub of Livingetc's smart home content, the place where you'll find all you need to know about the latest in home tech, written with the design-lover in mind.
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Is the Samsung Serif TV worth it? Our editor bought one, and he has a lot of thoughts
Samsung's The Serif TV is clearly the choice of the design lover. But does our editor, who actually bought one, agree?
By Pip Rich Last updated
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Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: an excellent adaptive soundbar
Can an at-home system ever rival the cinema surround sound experience? Bose is raising the bar with this
By Jen Thomas Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Which Roomba should you buy? Get the perfect robot vacuum cleaner for your home
If you're looking to buy a Roomba, the options available can be a little overwhelming. We asked the experts to break down which is best for different homes
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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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
By Caroline Preece 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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4K vs 8K TVs: what's the difference, should I care, and which is right for me?
Deciphering the differences between 4K vs 8K can be tricky. Let the tech experts explain which type of television is the right one for you.
By Emily Peck Last updated
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LG S95QR soundbar review: a revamped system for surround sound thrills
Want the cinema experience at home? LG challenge you to recreate the big-screen sound in your living room
By Jen Thomas Last updated
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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.
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Sony HT-A9 Home Theater System review: high-end audio without the hassle
This hulking home audio system is expensive but very impressive
By Adam Shepherd Last updated
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Garden TVs - how to choose the best outdoor TV and where to place one to have the ultimate summer
Garden TVs allow you to create an alfresco home theater, meaning you can watch Netflix while grilling your barbecue. Here's everything you need to know.
By Emily Peck Last updated
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Cyber Monday TV deals LIVE: the lowest prices and best places to buy our favorite brands
We're hunting down the very best Cyber Monday TV deals as they happen on Samsung, Sony, LG, and more
By Caroline Preece Published
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Black Friday TV deals LIVE: the lowest prices and best places to buy our favorite brands
We're hunting down the very best Black Friday TV deals as they happen, on Samsung, Sony, LG and more
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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Monitor or TV? Our expert explains which is your best buy when it comes to gaming
With the technical lines between monitors and TVs blurring, which should you pick if you want the best gaming experience?
By Alan Martin 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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Cyber Monday is a fantastic time to find Sonos speaker deals - here are the best ones
Grab a bargain on a Sonos speaker this Cyber Monday, with everything from smart speakers to surround sound bundles on sale
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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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
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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The Cyber Monday savings on these Bang & Olufsen speakers are too good to miss
Save an amazing 37% on the Beosound A1 2nd Generation portable Bluetooth speaker
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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This Apple Watch SE is almost half price for Cyber Monday – and thousands of shoppers are already buying it
You can save 42% on a 1st gen Apple Watch SE with this Cyber Monday saving from a major retailer
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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What is a smart hula hoop? The viral home fitness trend that costs less than $20
We explain the smart hula hoop phenomenon, which some claim to be twice as effective for weight loss as running on a treadmill.
By Luke Edwards 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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Big news! The Garmin Fenix 7 is suddenly at its lowest price ever (and we think it's better than a Fitbit)
Garmin's smartest smart watch just landed into the Black Friday sales in a very big way
By Pip Rich Last updated
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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!
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Quick! Amazon is selling AirPods Pro 2 at its lowest ever price for Cyber Monday
Frankly, we've never seen the like - Amazon currently has AirPods Pro 2 at a price 20% lower than ever before
By Pip Rich 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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