This black 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.

This speaker comes with a E27 smart bulb from Philips Hue, which you can remotely control via your smartphone, or pair it up to the Echo to dim the lights or set a timer using your voice.