Buying guides
Independent buying advice on the robots and smart tech worth your money, based on expert reviews, specifications and current UK prices.
Smart home in the UK: a beginner's guide to Matter, hubs and automation
What Matter and Thread really are, Alexa vs Google Home vs Apple Home, UK heating and energy tariffs, the new security law, and a sensible starter setup.
How robot vacuums find their way around, and why some are smarter than others
Random bounce, gyroscopes, cameras and LiDAR explained, plus which navigation suits a UK home and what Matter support means for your robot vacuum.
The best robot and AI gifts for Christmas 2026 (UK)
Twelve clever presents from £30 to £900, from a drone that takes off from your hand to AI smart glasses, a robot pet and a lawn mower that needs no wire.
The best coding robots for kids in the UK (2026)
Seven coding robots that make brilliant Christmas presents, from a screen-free robot for under-sixes to a Python-ready kit for teens and a robot dog that learns tricks, chosen from expert reviews.
The best robot vacuums in the UK (2026)
Six robot vacuums worth buying in 2026, from a self-emptying bargain under £200 to a flagship that climbs thresholds and slides under the sofa, chosen from expert UK reviews.