A dynamic duo of CD treats, premium OLED TV expansion, IKEA speakers and more
Welcome to the latest entry of our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest!
I tested Ring’s new outdoor camera in my garden and was blown away by the picture quality (and price tag)
4K resolution and 10x magnification give you a better view than ever
You Asked: Budget TVs we forgot to mention and the best Roku-powered TV
This episode of You Asked breaks down viewer questions on mid-tier, budget, and Roku-powered TVs to help you choose the right model.
This Bose soundbar is an Amazon best seller, but should you spend your money on it?
I tested Bose’s Amazon best-selling soundbar – is it worthy of my recommendation?
I’ve just tested a lesser-known OLED, and it beats the best TV I've ever tested in one key area
The Bowers & Wilkins difference
I used the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio to create an Alexa Home Theater — here's how it sounds
Can Amazon’s new smart speakers make for a good surround-sound system?
Topping's new desktop DAC comes fully loaded for a very low price
A lot of musical bang for less than two hundred bucks
You can now get early access to Gemini for Home faster, even on third-party speakers
Google has accelerated the Gemini for Home rollout and extended support to third-party speakers, helping more users experience the upgraded AI assistant.
I test TVs for a living — these are the 5 TVs that offer the most bang for your buck in 2025
Looking for value? Look no further
My home streaming system isn't made by Sonos — and it even tracks my music history
There’s little Roon for improvement
I found the best big-screen TV deals for the holidays — save up to 50% on 75-inch TVs and up
The big-screen TV upgrade of your dreams has arrived
TP-Link Tapo C246D HybridCam Duo review: Two cameras are better than one
A versatile outdoor security camera at a reasonable price
The Echo Spot is just $45, beating its Black Friday price
The Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Wheel is on sale for the first time.
Google Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen) review
Google’s indoor security is being supercharged with Gemini. Does it pay off?
Amazon's Ring rolls out controversial, AI-powered facial-recognition feature to video doorbells | TechCrunch
The feature lets you identify the people who regularly come to your door by creating a catalog of up to 50 faces. The company says the Ring feature is opt in and the biometric data isn’t used to train AI models.
JMGO's triple-laser 4K projector offers a serious spec for a surprising price
JMGO’s short-throw projector is very bright and comes packed with features
Now's your chance! Ring's Battery Doorbell Plus is a stunning 47% off
With a remote live feed, head-to-toe video, and easy battery access, this Ring video doorbell is a steal at this price.
I just told Alexa+ to buy the first cheap Sonos speaker it sees
Alexa+ has a new shopping feature that lets it “auto-buy” items on Amazon when they hit a certain price. I’m giving it a spin.
This portable projector's price has crashed – but we have an alternative recommendation
Small projector, big performance
This superb Sonos deal is still active long after Black Friday – and it could even hint at a new Sonos product
Could Sonos be clearing the decks for a Beam Ultra?
IKEA's latest smart light doubles as a motion sensor – and it couldn't be any cheaper
IKEA’s newest gadget is the Gömpyssling light and sensor, and it won’t cost you much money at all.
I Don't Usually Recommend Window Cameras. This Model Is an Exception
Wyze’s debut window cam offers an affordable solution for those limited on space: Here’s my experience with it.
I was afraid to install a smart lock. Now I wish I’d done it sooner
A smart lock sounded complicated and risky, but installing one proved easier—and more life-changing—than I ever expected.
The 3 best cheap video doorbells – budget Ring alternatives recommended by a smart home tech expert
Affordable video doorbells with no subscription fees
I tested the Xgimi Horizon 20 Max, and it's a superb projector with exceptional brightness
The Xgimi Horizon 20 Max is a superb portable 4K projector. It may be pricey, but its worth it.
You Asked: Wireless HDMI ideas and a surprisingly old-school TV question
We answer questions about replacing long HDMI runs with wireless extender options, diagnosing YouTube TV lag on a TCL set, and whether plasma TVs still make sense today.
Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6: I compared these two top Dolby Atmos soundbars to find the right one for you
The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are great Dolby Atmos soundbars, but for very different reasons.
Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Projector Review: 'I Love Lamp'
The Epson Flex Plus projector could actually double as a lamp. A lamp that also streams Netflix.
Apple Home vs Alexa vs Google: how to choose the best smart home system for you | Stuff
First things first: if you’re starting from scratch, here’s how to find the smart home system that’s best for you
Wanbo Vali 1 review: this compact projector shocked me with what you get for the money | Stuff
Could this be the cheapest way to get a 180in image on your wall? The Wanbo Vali 1 is small but promises a big picture
This £9.99 home security camera deal is a holiday no-brainer
Amazon slashes the price of the Blink Mini down to just £9.99.
FiiO DM15 R2R could be the CD player to help us ditch streaming for good | Stuff
FiiiO’s latest CD player can do it all. The DM15 R2R offers hi-res playback, a DLC and enough connectivity options to cover all your needs
Less than £30 for a five-star JBL speaker? That's a Black Friday no-brainer
Great sound and portability for just £29
Sony VPL-XW5000ES review
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner. This Sony laser projector is a cut-price stunner
I tested a smart smoke detector system that has custom sensors for each room of your house
These ultra-advanced smoke alarms have custom sensors for each room of your house
MiniDisc, DVD-Audio and CD multichangers: we take a nostalgic look back at the November 2000 issue of What Hi-Fi?
A quarter of a century is a long time in home entertainment
It's Still the Best Time of Year to Buy a New TV: Save Up to $1,000 With Cyber Week Deals on LG, Sony, and More
If you’re looking for a screen upgrade, now’s the perfect time to snag a great deal on a new TV! We’ll keep you updated with the top TV offers from leading brands throughout Cyber Week.
Govee’s latest RGB-equipped speaker is 25 percent off for Cyber Monday
It’s one of our favorite gift picks this year.
I've picked the best Cyber Monday turntables, from Sony, Audio-Technica, Denon and more
These Cyber Monday record player deals will spin you round (like a record, baby)
Smart shoppers can save up to 73% on Blink security cameras for Cyber Monday
Protect your home inside and out, for less than half price.
Cyber Monday TV deals include sets from Samsung, LG, Sony and more at all-time low prices
If you’re looking to upgrade your living room over the holidays, we’ve dug up the best Cyber Monday TV deals going on right now.
The best soundbar and Atmos system deals we've found so far for Black Friday: Sonos, Samsung, Sony, and more
You can save hundreds, sometimes almost 50% off, on soundbars that bring immersive cinema sound to any room at prices cheaper than ever.
I review projectors, and these 3 Black Friday portable projector deals are the best ones I’ve seen
Portable projectors are getting great deals in Amazon’s Black Friday sale. Here are 3 models we’ve reviewed that are worth checking out.
Black Friday speaker deals 2025: Save up to 50 percent on bluetooth speakers, smart speakers and soundbars
The world’s best audio gear is on sale for the rest of November, including the relaunched Beats Pill.
I spent two months with the JBL MA-510 AV receiver and Stage2 speakers only to learn I need new furniture
A relative newcomer’s first step into a full-home audio system
The groovy desktop speakers I'm buying this Black Friday – yeah baby!
Forget the B-52s, I’m buying the QR65s for the love shack this Black Friday!
Don't buy a new TV! This clever Dolby Atmos upgrade is the one I’m recommending to friends this Black Friday
Systems are a growing category – and they’re getting cheaper
Wyze's New Outdoor Security Camera Records From Inside Your Home
The $35 Wyze Window Cam attaches to your window with a sticker mount.
LG vs Samsung: which small OLED deserves a spot in your bedroom?
After a smaller OLED without sacrificing quality? We pit two of the best against each other.
I like this finger-friendly smart lock, despite a finicky installation
Ensure the Tapo DL110 Smart Wi-Fi Lock is aligned during installation, and you’ll have a convenient and secure means of entering and exiting your home.
