Amazon is now taking pre-orders for its touchscreen touting smart speaker, the Echo Spot.
LG is bringing its Google Assistant powered smart speaker to Australia.
LIFX's range of smart bulbs are an easy go-to option if you want to experiment with smart home technology. They're easy to setup, reliable, customisable, and highly interoperable. And since LIFX doesn't require a hub (which reduces upfront costs), it's easy to start with just a single bulb to see if smart lighting is your thing.
Telstra has launched a new Smart Home Bundle for families looking to package their internet, entertainment, and smart home features on a single plan.
Amazon's Echo speakers are now available to pre-order ahead of a February launch.
Get ready for everything from your air-conditioner to your fridge to your car to connect to the internet over the next couple of years.
While most smart speakers focus on the "smart" to the detriment of the speaker, the Sonos One delivers genuinely great sound quality and a seamless wireless multiroom experience. Smart functionality is currently missing in Australia, but if you're not in a rush to talk to your tech, it will be a nice added bonus when the updates roll around.
Sonos' first smart speaker will play well with Amazon, Google, and Apple.
Google Home tiptoes the line between a fun novelty and a taste of the future. While its voice recognition is top notch, the smart speaker is best suited for those willing to invest in other smart home appliances and technologies. Google Home is fine as a standalone product, but better as part of a bigger ecosystem.