Smart Home
Welcome to the hub of Livingetc's smart home content, the place where you'll find all you need to know about the latest in home tech, written with the design-lover in mind.
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The LG C2 OLED TV deal is still live, with a 24% price drop at Amazon
LG's excellent OLED TV has seen a massive price drop at Amazon, with the 65" model now incredibly cheap
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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This Apple Watch SE is almost half price for Cyber Monday – and thousands of shoppers are already buying it
You can save 42% on a 1st gen Apple Watch SE with this Cyber Monday saving from a major retailer
By Hugh Metcalf • Last updated
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The deal on this 85 inch Samsung TV might be the best bargain we've seen today
Save an amazing $2,000 on the super-sized 85" Samsung QN95B 4K Neo QLED TV
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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Big news! The Garmin Fenix 7 is suddenly at its lowest price ever (and we think it's better than a Fitbit)
Garmin's smartest smart watch just landed into the Black Friday sales in a very big way
By Pip Rich • Last updated
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This enormous 86-inch LG TV is less than $1,000 right now - but it might not be for long
We never thought we'd see the day we could buy an 86-inch TV for less than $1,000, but here we are!
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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Quick! Amazon is selling AirPods Pro 2 at its lowest ever price for Cyber Monday
Frankly, we've never seen the like - Amazon currently has AirPods Pro 2 at a price 20% lower than ever before
By Pip Rich • Last updated
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Smart heating is a hot buy right now, and you can get 31% off a Nest Thermostat for Cyber Monday
Save energy and money with smart heating, with 31% off the set-up cost at Amazon for Cyber Monday
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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Marshall's gorgeous vintage-style speakers are seriously discounted at Amazon this Cyber Monday
Our beloved Marshall Bluetooth speakers are heavily discounted at Amazon right now for Cyber Monday
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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Smart home and tech deals this Cyber Monday: you can still save more than 50% on top devices
Build out your smart home for less with the best tech deals around this Cyber Monday
By Caroline Preece • Published
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Sonos Beam vs Sonos Arc vs Sonos Ray: which premium soundbar is the better choice?
We compare the growing range of soundbars from Sonos
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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Chromecast vs Firestick: which streaming device is best for your home?
We compare the Chromecast and Firestick streaming devices to see which is the best in key areas
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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Best video doorbell: our pick of the best doorbell cameras for your home
The best video doorbells to make your front door smarter, from Ring, Google and more
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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QLED vs OLED – what's the difference? Experts explain how to choose the right TV for you
Looking for a new TV and not sure whether to choose OLED or QLED? Here's all you need to know about these top of the range TV technologies
By Emily Peck • Last updated
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Can a projector replace your TV? We compare alternatives to your typical set
Can a projector ever remove the need for a TV in your home? We dig into the questions you should ask before switching
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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JBL Bar 800 soundbar review: a terrific all-in-one surround sound set up
Testing out a true home cinema experience with the powerful JBL Bar 800 soundbar
By Anete Lusina • Last updated
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 (2nd Gen) review
We review the smallest portable smart speaker from luxury brand Bang & Olufsen
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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Fitbit vs Garmin – which fitness tracker brand is best for how you live?
Fitbit vs Garmin is a showdown of fitness tracker titans. The two of the biggest brands in the market, which one is best for you?
By Shannon L. Flynn • Last updated
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Up your streaming game this Black Friday with 50% off a Firestick 4K
Amazon has knocked the price of its 4K streaming stick down to just $25 ahead of Black Friday
By Caroline Preece • Published
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Philips Hue vs Lifx smart light bulbs - which is the best system?
The smart light bulb war is on and it's Hue vs Lifx that you may find yourself choosing from as the top offerings.
By Luke Edwards • Last updated
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10 cool Apple TV 4K tips that will make your TV even smarter
Try these Apple TV 4K tips and tricks and make watching TV, listening to music and more that bit more enjoyable
By Emily Peck • Published
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Don't wait for Black Friday - this JBL 5.1 surround sound bar is $300 cheaper today
We're gearing up for Black Friday sales, but you can get a head start with this surround sound deal from Amazon
By Caroline Preece • Published
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Is it better to get a smart TV or a streaming device?
We look at the pros and cons of getting an inexpensive streaming device over a new smart TV
By Caroline Preece • Published
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Which Apple Watch is best? From its style to ease of use, here's our verdict
We highlight the latest features so you can pick an Apple Watch to suit you and your next adventure
By Emily Peck • Published
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18 Apple HomePod mini tricks to try that will make Siri work harder for your home
Try these simple tips to get the best from your Apple smart speaker and make the most of voice control
By Emily Peck • Last updated
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Apple HomePod Mini review: how does Apple's affordable smart speaker measure up?
We test the HomePod Mini to see if the budget speaker is worth locking in to Apple's world of smart home devices
By Caroline Preece • Published
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Is a 40 inch TV big enough? Your guide to deciding whether to get a smaller set
Your guide on how big to go when choosing a second TV or small space set
By Caroline Preece • Published
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Best 40 inch TV: our pick of sets perfect for smaller spaces
The best 40 inch TVs for the bedroom, kids rooms or anywhere else from Sony, LG, Samsung and more
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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Bedroom TV ideas to hide or display your screen
Create your dream space with these bedroom TV ideas to subtly display or disguise your set
By Emily Peck • Last updated
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12 genius uses for smart plugs you might not have tried that will help you create a home of the future
There are more uses for smart plugs than you might have considered possible. Here are 12 of the best
By Alan Martin • Last updated