Connected home

01 canary

www.canary.is PRICE £160 Tested T3 254 Though a little on the hefty side, the Canary looks slick. It offers excellent 1080p video day or night, and motion-triggered events, while the app is feature-packed and intuitive. t3 says The Canary is the best all-round connected security camera you can get.

02 3D Robotics solo

www.3drobotics.com PRICE £ 979.95 Tested T3 250 If you’re planning to use a drone for more than just skimming your neighbours’ gardens, this is the drone for you. The Solo is fast, capable and future-proof. t3 says It’s expensive, but perfect if you’re serious about aerial photography.

03 nest learning thermostat

www.nest.com PRICE £180 Tested T3 242 Stylish and easy to use, this smart thermo integrates with other connected-home gadgets, and learns your heating habits. t3 says Nest’s thermostat is a great first step to creating a smarter home.

04 Magimix le blender

www.magimix.uk.com PRICE £159 Tested T3 252 This is a glorious-looking blender, capable of blending even the hardiest of ingredients. It can rustle up soups, smoothies and more. t3 says Kitchen connoisseurs need look no further – this blender will do it all.

05 gaggia anima deluxe

www.gaggia.uk.com PRICE £ 699 Tested T3 253 It’s not the smartest of coffee machines (that accolade goes to the Smarter Coffee Machine), but it makes a mean cup of Joe in no time at all. And it looks the business. t3 says A coffee machine with real fans of the black stuff in mind.

06 Oral-B Pro 6500 black smart series

www.oralb.co.uk PRICE £ 249.99 Tested T3 249 As techy as teeth cleaning gets, the 6500 pairs with your phone for cleaning feedback, and a 3D mode gets gnashers super-clean. t3 says The Rolls-Royce of electric toothbrushes, for ultra-shiny teeth.