The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Home.
What to know about Smart Home
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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TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599
TCL unveils A400 Pro art-style TV in UK, blending QD-Mini LED tech, walnut frame design and prices from GBP £599.
TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
TCL expands its UK TV line-up with QLED sets from 43in to 98in, mixing Google TV and Fire TV across models priced from GBP £379.
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends as Ideal Home Show highlights connected security, retro design and at-home fitness.
Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds
Survey finds many Britons would sacrifice heating, hot water and even the fridge before going without internet access for a week.
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
Chameleon Technology has hired former Sycurio executive Tim Cox as Chief Technology Officer to drive its next phase of platform-led growth.
Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service
Arlo Europe adds an Emergency SOS button to its smart camera service, letting users call local emergency services direct from the lock screen.
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Recent Smart Home News
EE opens new experiential Oxford Street flagship
EE has opened a new experiential flagship on Oxford Street as part of a GBP £3 million push to expand hands-on tech stores nationwide.
'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi
So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.
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Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform
Ultamation taps Manchester digital agency Pixel Kicks to build a unified WordPress and WooCommerce platform for its growing software services.
UK homes halve gas cooking as ivie app cuts energy use
UK homes using the ivie smart meter app almost halved gas cooking in December 2025, helping cut overall household energy use by 5.5%.
Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs
Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments
EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.
Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI
The pioneer who coined AGI forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year of steady AI gains, from memory-rich assistants to robots in human spaces.
Beko index finds smart appliance surge in Global South
Smart appliances are spreading faster in the Global South than Western Europe, as households chase lower running costs over green credentials.
Arlo Pro 6 camera brings 2K+ HDR video & AI alerts
Arlo Europe has unveiled the Pro 6 security camera, offering 2K+ HDR video, colour night vision and AI-powered alerts from GBP £169.99.
Arlo unveils Ultra 3 4K AI camera with early alerts
Arlo launches Ultra 3 4K HDR security camera with AI-powered early alerts, 180-degree view and cloud-linked hub from GBP £529.99 in Europe.
Argos index reveals UK surge in smart home adoption
Smart speakers and TVs dominate UK smart homes as Argos index shows rising demand for security, heating and energy-saving tech.
Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use
Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.
EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans
EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.
Reolink launches E331 indoor smart camera with Argos
Reolink debuts its £39.99 E331 indoor Wi-Fi camera exclusively at Argos, pushing low-cost, subscription-free smart home security in the UK.
Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets
Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home
One in three Britons struggle to connect smart home tech, with 12.8 million planning purchases this Black Friday but facing setup frustrations.
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Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device
On-device AI enhances privacy by processing data locally on devices, reducing risks and boosting security compared to traditional cloud-based AI models.
UK government's AI spend soars but data quality risks persist
UK AI spend surged over 1,000% since 2018, yet experts warn poor data quality risks undermining government digital ambitions and service improvements.
NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership
NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.
CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs
CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.