Smart home & networking Linksys Velop AX4200 Logitech Circle View Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons Starter Kit Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell Tado V3 Wireless Smart Thermostat Starter Kit
Get your house up to speed
Airthings View Plus
£259 airthings.com Airthings’ View Plus is an all-in-one air monitor that keeps tabs on smoke levels, pollution, allergens, viruses, and more. You can control everything using its clear display or from the app, which includes historic data and readings.
Arlo Pro 4
From £220 arlo.com If you want to protect your home, Arlo’s Pro 4 camera is one of the best ways to do it. It combines a 2K HDR resolution camera with a built-in siren and integrated spotlight. The 160° field of view and colour night vision ensure you won’t miss a thing. And it’s wire-free!
Devolo Mesh WiFi 2 Multi-room
£299.99 devolo.co.uk This handy kit merges mesh networking into powerline wall plugs. That means you get solid internet coverage wherever you place them, whether you want to connect wirelessly or over Ethernet. It should help to banish your Wi-Fi woes.
Eve Energy
£34.95 evehome.com Any smart home needs smart plugs to control connected devices, and Eve’s Energy plugs are a good way to kit out your entire house. They work with HomeKit and Siri, but you can also control them with a tap in the app or with a child lock-enabled switch.
Eve Weather
£64.95 evehome.com Planning for your day means not getting drenched or sunburned when you step outside. The Eve Weather device shows you everything you need to know, including temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, humidity, and more, all on a handy, easy-to-read display.
£599.99 linksys.com If you’re struggling with weak internet and connection dead spots at home, a mesh Wi-Fi system can help. The three devices in the Linksys Velop AX4200 package beam Wi-Fi 6 speeds around your home, banishing dropped signals for good. £169.99 logitech.com The Logitech Circle View camera is a good way to keep an eye on your home thanks to its 180° field of view, high quality sensor, and 1080p resolution. It works indoors and out too, and its IP64 rating will protect it from dust and splashing water.
From £119.99 nanoleaf.me Nanoleaf’s smart lights are well known for their quirky shapes and interesting possibilities. Line up a few from the Hexagons pack and you’ll get a great light show that can be easily customised right from your iPhone. £269.99 netatmo.com Who needs to open the door to see who’s calling these days? The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell lets you see who’s there from the comfort of your sofa. You can speak to your visitors too, letting them know you’ll be there in just a jiffy. £199.99 tado.com
You don’t need a fancy setup to control home heating from your phone. The Tado thermostat works with existing boilers, detects heating problems and open windows, and automatically adjusts to the heat of the day.