Our daily lives are now invaded by connected objects, smart appliances and other gadgets of varying degrees of usefulness.

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have to cost the earth.

There are several smart home gadgets that can make your home life easier and safer. However, here are 14 you may have never known existed.

Turning your home into a smart home is easier than ever. Today’s gadgets can do everything from warming the house before you wake up to locking the door behind you at night. You can ask a voice ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart tech has gotten a reputation for being expensive. However, that's not always the case. There are tons of affordable smart gadgets that ...