The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home

2026 · UK Edition

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
Analyst Insights
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · Smart Home · SaaS
Last month
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
ABI Research · Smart Home · UC
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Expert columns
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
By Annabel Mantel of Ultion
Last month
Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI
By Dr Ben Goertzel of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device
By Rob Moffat of MediaTek
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
Discussing Home automation
Thu, 15th May 2025
Recent news
TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
About Gaming
2 days ago
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
About Trends & Predictions
Last week
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
About Storage
Last week
Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds
About Television
This month
Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh
About Digital divide
Last month
Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40
About Online shopping
Last month
Arduino, Qualcomm launch Hackster contest for UNO Q
About Gaming
Last month
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
About Robotics
Last month
Salesforce unveils Agentforce AI-powered contact centre
About Customer Relationship Management
Last month
EE opens new experiential Oxford Street flagship
About IT Industry
Last month
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
About iOS
Last month
Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach
About Data Protection
Last month
HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable
About Trends & Predictions
Last month
'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi
About Cloud Services
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Job moves
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
Move at Chameleon Technology
Last month
TP Link expands Kieran Vineer role across UK & Ireland
Move at TP-Link
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Clear-Com appoints Paul Morini as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Move at Clear-Com
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Plume board expansion with tech veterans
Move at Salesforce
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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