Tag: smart home
I tested the Baseus Security S2 – a camera powered by a solar panel that rotates to follow the sun – and it really works
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K: two-minute review Founded around 15 years ago, Shenzen-based Baseus Security is one of…
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I’ve tested and loved 6 Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuums – the T50 Max Pro Omni has been the first to disappoint me
I’ve been following Ecovacs Robotics’ growth in the robot vacuum market since 2018, having tested the Deebot Ozmo 930 and the Deebot 900 for TechRadar back then. I’ve seen practically every generation launched since that time in action – and tested four other models – and have been impressed with…
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This robovac uses agentic AI to make its own cleaning decisions, and I’m not sure whether to be excited or terrified
Ecovacs has a new flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, and it’s all about delivering uninterrupted cleaning with minimal human intervention. Alongside the speedy top-up charging, another upgrade caught my eye: the addition of agentic AI, in the form of ‘Agent Yiko’. If you’re not familiar with the term,…
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Eufy’s new robot vacuum will make your home smell like a spa, and it’s the cleaning appliance-fragrance plugin crossover I’ve been waiting for
Robot vacuums are getting ever more advanced and impressive. But a lot of models offer various combinations of the same features, which can make distinguishing between them tricky. So it’s always refreshing to see a robot vacuum with a genuinely unique feature. Enter the Eufy Omni S2, with its fragrance…
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This new robot mower switches between LiDAR, RTK and cameras to make sure it never gets lost
Boundary wires might be rapidly becoming a thing of the past, but modern robot lawn mower navigation tech isn’t without its problems. Most lawnbots find their way around using satellites, with an RTK receiver to make the location information more precise. Sometimes, this is combined with backup technology like VSLAM…
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This WiZ smart bulb may not be the brightest, but its colorful LED filament puts a modern twist on a vintage classic
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. WiZ Filament Bulb review The WiZ Filament Bulb Clear 25W ST19 E26 is a color-changing smart bulb that features…
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