The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home

2026 · UK Edition

The Smart Home tag showcases the transformative world of home automation and connected living. Explore stories about innovative smart devices, from security systems and smart speakers to energy-saving appliances and AI-powered assistants, shaping modern homes globally and locally.

Discover insights into the latest technologies redefining convenience, comfort, and security in living spaces. Learn about challenges such as cybersecurity, privacy concerns, and market adoption, along with expert tips to make your smart home both efficient and safe.

Dive into product reviews, industry trends, and breakthroughs in smart home integration, including emerging concepts like Smart Home-as-a-Service and voice-controlled environments. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a curious homeowner, these stories offer valuable guidance on navigating and embracing the future of smart living.

UK Smart Home news
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Analyst Insights
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
ABI Research · Smart Home · UC
Last month
Expert columns
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
By Annabel Mantel of Ultion
Last week
Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI
By Dr Ben Goertzel of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device
By Rob Moffat of MediaTek
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Last month
Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
Discussing Home automation
Thu, 15th May 2025
Recent news
Salesforce unveils Agentforce AI-powered contact centre
About Customer Relationship Management
Today
EE opens new experiential Oxford Street flagship
About IT Industry
Last week
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
About iOS
Last week
Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach
About Data Protection
Last week
HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable
About Trends & Predictions
This month
'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi
About Cloud Services
Last month
Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns
About Software Updates
Last month
TCL unveils Milan showcase for Milano Cortina 2026
About Television
Last month
Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
UK homes halve gas cooking as ivie app cuts energy use
About Sustainability
Last month
Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS
About Firewalls
Last month
Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web
About Firewalls
Last month
Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs
About Gaming
Last month
Salesforce disputes reports it cut 4,000 roles over AI
About Customer Relationship Management
Last month
LG hits record 2025 sales as tariffs & EV slowdown bite
About Energy efficient
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Job moves
TP Link expands Kieran Vineer role across UK & Ireland
Move at TP-Link
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Clear-Com appoints Paul Morini as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Move at Clear-Com
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Plume board expansion with tech veterans
Move at Salesforce
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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