Home Security
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Aqara Smart Lock U200 Lite: A very smart smart lock A reasonably priced smart lock that’s super easy to fit and supports Matter over Thread – what’s not to like?£128 -
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Aqara Camera Hub G3: The smartest home security camera you can buy One part camera, one part IoT hub, the Aqara Hub G3 is an ideal introduction to the world of home automation£100 -
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SwannBuddy 4K: An innovative AI video doorbell A talkative video doorbell can deliver sharp 4K video and doesn’t demand you take out a subscription£170 -
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TP-Link Tapo D210: The best budget video doorbell A “lite” version of our Best Buy Tapo D235, the D210 is a strong budget performer with a bundled chime£49 -
Ring’s Outdoor Camera Plus is here and it’s underwhelming Ring's outdoor security camera gets an upgrade, with sharper video and improved night vision on the cards -
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TP-Link Tapo D235: The new king of the video doorbells Crisp 2.5K video, a choice of mains or battery power, a plethora of free features and a loud bundled chime make the D235 easy to recommend£99 -
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Google Nest Protect 2nd Gen: A great smoke alarm, but pricey Expensive, but ease-of-use, sensor tech and smart features put the Nest Protect ahead of other smoke alarms£95 -
Aqara SD-S01D Smoke Detector: A rock-solid choice A rock-solid smoke alarm with great potential for automation, but only if you invest in the expensive Zigbee hub£38 -
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X-Sense Link+ Pro: A bargain smoke alarm bundle Lacks the polish of Google’s Nest Protect alarm, but it’s capable, easy to set up and great value£60 -
The best wireless doorbells you can buy Never miss another visitor or delivery with the best battery and plug-in wireless doorbells, tried and tested