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Reolink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen Review: Continuous 24/7 Hardwired Recording, Pre-Roll & Smarter Edge AI

In the latest front-door security test, the team at Smart Home Tested swaps out their daily-driver original doorbell to evaluate the brand-new Reolink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen).

Derek Reilly

Oct 234 min read

Aqara Smart Lock U600 Review: The Long-Awaited Solution for UK and Irish Multipoint Doors

For smart home enthusiasts in the UK and Ireland, finding a clean, integrated smart lock has always been an uphill battle. The vast majority of smart locks on the market are engineered around North American deadbolts or European euro-profile cylinders that rely on retrofitted motor adapters sitting awkwardly over the interior keyway. Following its preview at IFA Berlin, the team at Smart Home Tested received early embargo access to install and review the brand-new Aqara Smar

Oct 234 min read

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Aqara at IFA 2026: Next-Gen Smart Locks, Matter Lighting & AI Gesture Control

IFA in Berlin remains the premiere global stage for major consumer tech announcements, and smart home innovators consistently use the event to reveal their roadmaps for the coming year. Reporting directly from the show floor, the team at Smart Home Tested stopped by the bustling Aqara booth to get an exclusive first look at their latest hardware lineup.

Sep 74 min read