The days of prohibitively expensive gadgetry are behind us. From video doorbells like Ring to voice assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, smart home technology has become a ubiquitous fixture in houses across the UK. Here are six products to soup up your surroundings, without breaking the bank.
One of the most ingenious developments in home tech is Zuma, an all-in-one high-fidelity audio and high-performance lighting system that slots into any room with existing downlights, using the lighting circuit and switches. The British start-up is led by the industrial designer Morten Warren, who is on a mission to “streamline the ceiling” and deliver immersive sound with his ultra-compact downlight fixtures. It has been designed with acoustic engineers including Trevor Wilson (formerly of
