Smart home guides: lighting, locks, plugs, cameras, thermostats and appliances. Compare models across Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Matter before you buy.
Renting changes the smart lock question entirely — it's not just "which lock is best," it's "which one I can take with me and put the original back." Here's how to choose without risking your deposit.
We compared 7 in-stock Megastore76 smart plugs to find which ones actually include real energy monitoring — from a £5.49 budget pick to a Matter-compatible option and a weatherproof outdoor plug.
What the Matter smart home standard actually does, whether you need it, and where it shows up across locks, speakers, displays and lighting.
Seven robot vacuums from Megastore76's current stock compared on price, suction and features — from a £40 first try to a £385 flagship with 18,500Pa suction.
SwitchBot Lock Pro, Aqara U200 Lite, Yale Linus L2 Lite and Nuki Smart Lock Pro compared on live Amazon UK prices, ratings and real reviews — plus the two models we dropped after checking stock.
Building a smart house in 2026? We compare the best hubs, lighting, locks, thermostats, and robot vacuums across every major ecosystem so you can build a smart home that actually works together.
