Smart Speakers

This white all-new Echo Dot 3rd Generation smart speaker from Amazon is the ultimate accessory for hands-free help around the home. It works via WiFi and is voice activated, so you can carry on with other tasks. If you’d like to set diary reminders, get news updates or simply have a burning question you’d like answered, virtual assistant Alexa can do all this for you. You can enjoy music from your favourite streaming services, and you can even control other smart devices in your home, so you can lock doors, adjust temperatures and turn off lights without having to lift a finger. You can connect this device to extra speakers via Bluetooth or a 3.5mm cable too, so the whole house can enjoy the benefits.

Make your home a little bit smarter with this compact charcoal Amazon Echo Show 5. Managing your daily routine is super-simple, since the Alexa assistant can set reminders, get the latest headlines, and answer any questions. And you can sync it up with any compatible smart tech around your home to control them all hands-free via voice commands. Plus, it’s got a crystal-clear 5.5 inch interactive touchscreen for making quick to-do lists and streaming shows from Amazon Prime, while the built-in camera lets you connect with friends and family through video calls. Or if you just want to chill out in the evening, it’ll play your favourite tunes and radio stations, as well as podcasts and audiobooks.

Run your home effortlessly with this charcoal Amazon Echo Show 8. It has an interactive touchscreen which is perfect for making quick to-do lists and watching the latest Amazon Prime shows, while the built-in camera lets you connect with friends and family around the world through video calls. Plus, you can use Amazon Alexa to ask questions, set diary reminders and even get news updates. It’s also great for playing music through streaming services, so you can listen to your favourite albums when you’re busy in the kitchen. You won’t need to get up to dim the lights on movie night either, because it can control other devices around the house too.

Approach daily life differently with the anthracite Google Home Hub. From looking up recipes, to checking the weather when you’re running late, the voice controls will act as your hands-free helper. You’ll also be able to connect to your streaming accounts to jam out to your favourite playlists. You can even hook it up to smart tech around the house, so phrases like ‘’hey Google, good morning” can turn your lights on, as well as heat up your home. Plus, it has a stunning touchscreen that proves handy for watching how-to videos, and when it’s not in use, it acts like a digital photo frame by flicking through your Google Photos account.

This smart clock from Lenovo can do a whole lot more than set alarms and tell the time. Using your voice, you can ask the built-in Google Assistant to run-through your calendar, tell you your commute time or let you know what the weather’s going to be like for the day. Plus, it’ll play music from streaming services, such as Spotify and YouTube Music, so you can start your morning in the best mood. It’ll even control other devices around your home, letting you lock the doors or turn off the lights from your bed. It has a touchscreen too, so you can still tap the snooze button for an extra 5 minutes in bed.