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54. CONNECT GARAGE DOOR OPENER How many times have you left the

52. IROBOT ROOMBA i7 Ideal for all floor surfaces, a powerful motor makes

house in a rush only to get five minutes into your journey and wonder whether you’ve left the garage door open or not? The laser garage door opener will handle that little burst of anxiety for you. Once you set up geofencing through the

the Roomba i7 suitable for pet hair and allergens. And the best part about this handy little robot vac is the bin disposal feature; robot vacs typically have small onboard bins that have to be emptied frequently, but once the Roomba i7's bin is full, it will return to the dock and – get this – empty its contents into a larger bin before returning to the clean. This means you should get by for weeks without having to empty the larger bin. Now that’s smart! 53. TWINKLY FLEX The best way to describe Twinkly Flex is as a length of two-metre neon tubing that can be shaped to any design you can think of. But wait, there’s more! The LED lighting (192 LEDs) contained within the tube can be controlled individually to create patterns, effects and even animations. There are 16 million different colours at your fingertips to completely mess with any colourblind members of the family. It can even be controlled via a voice assistant.

56. NANOLEAF SHAPES HEXAGON STARTER KIT If you want to pimp up your entertainment room or a kids’ play area, these hexagon- shaped LED light panels will transform any static space into an illuminated wonderland. The panels easily connect and affix to the wall with removable mounting tape. Create a pattern of your choice and then sync your onscreen action, a favourite playlist, or watch the lights change dynamically with a touch of the hand – very cool. 57. GOOGLE NEST DOORBELL

accompanying app, the door will close automatically when you’re out of range or, conversely, open when you come into range. Reliable, practical, and convenient – it’s all these things. 55. LENOVO SMART BULB E27 2 PACK An affordable springboard into the world of the connected home, this two-pack of coloured bulbs can be controlled via the app or with your voice if you have Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa in the house. The bulbs can be programmed to work on a ‘scene’ or controlled remotely. If you know someone who is keen to explore smart technology, this is a great place to start.

It doesn’t matter if you’re in or not when you have a video doorbell. The battery operated Nest doorbell dispenses with the need for wiring, so you can install it yourself. And it can discern the difference between people, animals, and parcels. You get three hours of free history, and the camera

works just as well at night as it does during the day. A microphone enables two-way talk, so you can tell the courier where to leave his delivery or dismiss unwanted hawkers. 58. EUFY SECURITY WI-FI SMART LOCK TOUCH Picture yourself or

a loved one struggling to the door with hands full of shopping. Now imagine the door automatically unlocking for you via your home Wi-Fi network. That’s just one benefit of having a smart lock. It will also automatically lock should you leave for the day and forget, features a fingerprint scanner for easy access, and will last up to a year with one set of batteries.

STOCKING STUFFERS TP-Link Kasa Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug Make a powerpoint smart by plugging in this beauty, which allows smartphone remote and voice control

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What’s worse than Rudolph with a runny nose? Frosty the Snowman with a hot flush!

(via Google Home or Alexa) for anything that’s plugged into it.

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