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
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Broadband becomes key factor for Britons choosing homes
Poor broadband can now put buyers off a home altogether, with 23% saying slow service would make them walk away.
Britons factor broadband into home moves, survey finds
Slow broadband could now rule out a property for nearly a quarter of home movers, as internet access becomes a key deciding factor.
Fetch.ai & RedSquid TV launch agentic AI TV platform
Telecoms operators could keep more customer data and service revenue as the pair embed AI agents into television software.
Wildfire wins UK PR mandates from Anker SOLIX, Yale
The appointments broaden Wildfire's UK brief into home energy and security as brands compete for visibility in the connected home market.
GHD launches AI hair styler with 2,900 checks a second
Shoppers may see faster, less frizzy styling, as GHD’s new AI-powered device adjusts heat in real time to protect hair.
England win sparks 68% broadband spike before kick-off
A 5pm kick-off pushed home internet demand earlier, as viewers logged on before England's knockout win over DR Congo and strained connections.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Home
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Interviews
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Recent Smart Home News
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
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ExpressVPN launches Fortify router with GL.iNet partnership
Home users gain wider VPN coverage as ExpressVPN ends Aircove and Aircove Go sales and shifts to GL.iNet's Fortify router.
Rithum launches home app for remote heating control
The rollout gives homeowners remote access to heating, cooling and hot water, while keeping schedules running locally during internet outages.
Beko unveils appliances promising faster, greener chores
Households could see quicker chores and lower energy bills as the group rolls out laundry, cooking and refrigeration updates across its brands.
Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support
Turknet is first to use the system as operators seek to cut support costs, reduce engineer visits and fix broadband faults faster.
TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin
Australian buyers will be first to pre-order the Archer 8 Ultra as TP-Link targets home Wi-Fi dead spots and congestion with its Wi-Fi 8 range.
Cloover hits profit & launches AI-native neo-utility
Profitability and a fresh USD $100 million in financing give Cloover room to expand its installer-led energy model across Europe.
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.
LG unveils 2026 AI TVs with Shield security at IFA
Buyers of LG's next TV range will get personalised viewing tools, stronger on-device processing and five years of webOS updates.
LG expands A-grade energy savings across home appliances
Lower electricity bills and stronger energy labels are now reaching more households as LG pushes A-grade efficiency into mainstream appliances.
LG launches campaign to tackle domestic mental load
Survey findings suggest domestic chores are fuelling stress for many adults, with LG pitching smart appliances as a way to ease the burden.
Amazon Chief says conversational AI will reshape shopping
Shoppers may soon ask for product advice in chat form as Amazon races rivals to turn generative AI into a new retail interface.
LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces
Demand for slimmer climate systems is rising as builders seek quieter units that fit constrained ceilings and simplify maintenance.
Old flaw leaves Wansview camera exposing credentials
Consumers could have had passwords and cloud tokens exposed from a low-cost indoor camera, after researchers found a flaw first disclosed in 2002.
Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide
The milestone signals Dreame's growing push to defend design features in a competitive floor-cleaning market after shipments topped 10 million units.
Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut
Europe is set to become a key innovation hub as Xiaomi commits EUR €7.4 billion to AI research and development over 2026 to 2028.
TCL brings Google TV with Gemini to more Europe TVs
Eligible TCL TV owners in Europe can now use voice-led Gemini searches and smart home controls, with the UK already receiving the update.
Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.
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Cybercriminals target wealthy individuals, Everywhen warns
Wealthy households face a rising risk of theft and fraud as attackers mine social media, smart devices and public profiles for easy entry points.
Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings
The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.
