<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Smart-speakers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/audio/speakers/smart-speakers Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — and Sonos should be worried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-went-hands-on-with-the-bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-and-sonos-should-be-worried zmffsBsihXaahdMGtf6dkE Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:50:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found the perfect use for Sonos’ new Era 100 SL speakers, and I couldn’t be happier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-found-the-perfect-use-for-sonos-new-era-100-sl-speakers-and-i-couldnt-be-happier yqNa4gHL8LTAJidrZoi8qj Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Play review: One of the best portable speakers in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/sonos-play-review TFHXUhTaenyRTUGY68HccU Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:27:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa+ now available for everyone — and there's even a free tier for non-Prime members ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/alexa-now-available-for-everyone-and-theres-even-a-free-tier-for-non-prime-members ZqyDd4DPPruQT2NrCy9tJK Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos' new amp is meant to be hidden away — and it'll rely on a stable app to work properly ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/sonos-new-amp-is-meant-to-be-hidden-away-and-itll-rely-on-a-stable-app-to-work-properly EaUronNByKrMy6FQq7xCBG Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:48:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked the VP of Alexa+ about Amazon's AI coming to new smart glasses — 'You’re going to hear things from us in 2026' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-asked-the-vp-of-alexa-about-amazons-ai-coming-to-new-smart-glasses-youre-going-to-hear-things-from-us-in-2026 gpMBeAQ9shwDttjKxsFL8M Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa+ on the web is surprisingly good — 5 features that actually beat the app ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/you-can-now-use-alexa-from-a-web-browser-here-are-5-things-to-try-first kyaiqM3AFcqDJ8gm2f6Bf8 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:21:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio to create an Alexa Home Theater — here's how it sounds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-used-the-echo-dot-max-and-echo-studio-to-create-an-alexa-home-theater-heres-how-it-sounds 7mkMnK4V6uSK4qyu6jKxU4 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Echo Dot Max review: The first smart speaker for the AI era ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-dot-max-review gwsAsnU2XUcxcLfaSZXwPh Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Echo Studio (2025) review: Bringing the bass ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-review Mex3fPjSmsUj9UZdVyjsM9 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I need new smart speakers for my home — here's how I'm deciding between Amazon, Google, Apple and Sonos ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-need-new-smart-speakers-for-my-home-heres-how-im-deciding-between-amazon-google-apple-and-sonos vDrLUgXjhe8zWZxfxUSP6M Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:25:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Home acting "pretty creepy" as users report fake identities and hallucinated chores ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/google-home-acting-pretty-creepy-as-users-report-fake-identities-and-hallucinated-chores A5wGS6uC2B3hQFfHTEBkmD Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:22:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Obnoxious full-screen ads are making the Amazon Echo Show useless — here's how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/obnoxious-full-screen-ads-are-making-the-amazon-echo-show-useless-heres-how-to-fix-it 3CAvAVErMpMNmK6rF59E9Z Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:13:01 +0000 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:13:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked Amazon if it's making new Alexa+ glasses to rival Meta Ray-Ban Display — and I got a very interesting answer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/i-asked-amazon-if-theyre-making-new-alexa-glasses-to-rival-meta-ray-ban-display-and-i-got-a-very-interesting-answer fcvLBQNeabhm9n4aLTgWM7 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:15:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:58:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon unveils new Echo Dot Max and Studio speakers with Atmos and Alexa+ support ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-unveils-new-echo-dot-max-and-studio-speakers-with-atmos-and-alexa-support S2ph6Qezcpm6MLjqedpmFX Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:59:55 +0000 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:00:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ My house is filled with music thanks to this smart home audio system — but it's not Sonos ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/my-house-is-filled-with-music-thanks-to-this-smart-home-audio-system-but-its-not-sonos s3fH7Vjp6TmLcDti4C3hZh Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I had a Google Nest Mini and an Amazon Echo 3rd Gen while I was at college - and this smart speaker is the clear winner for your dorm ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-had-a-google-nest-mini-and-an-amazon-echo-3rd-gen-while-i-was-at-college-and-this-smart-speaker-is-the-clear-winner-for-your-dorm 9ygD6g72PvNx4Nhmisb7BW Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:57:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ HomePod 3 was a no-show at the iPhone 17 event — so I recommend you get this hi-fi smart speaker instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/homepod-3-was-a-no-show-at-the-iphone-17-event-so-i-recommend-you-get-this-hi-fi-smart-speaker-instead t5dd7znv5NsbXwgxReA2kN Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:26:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ HomePod 3 was a no-show at Apple's iPhone 17 event but HomePod 2 will get new features ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/homepod-3-was-a-no-show-at-apples-iphone-17-event-but-homepod-2-will-get-new-features X2Eta7LggGi5bkrAfUUrf6 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:53:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I created the best beginner multi-room music streaming setup with these two smart speakers — and the sound blew me away ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-created-the-best-beginner-multi-room-music-streaming-setup-with-these-two-smart-speakers-and-the-sound-blew-me-away BHLV6XJZbFKEwLWnSYDzgM Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:20:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Denon’s hi-fi smart speaker — and it’s my new favorite way to stream audiophile-quality sound ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/denon-home-350-review ERV5iv6VS6KjotkPvBCXCN Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:02:28 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can now get an Amazon Echo Pop with your favorite NFL team's logo - but it'll cost you ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/you-can-now-get-an-amazon-echo-pop-with-your-favorite-nfl-teams-logo-but-itll-cost-you cSYjdxkeoxziRqh7qqtqUd Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:00:38 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:31:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's next Gemini-powered Home speaker actually appeared during Pixel 10 launch — what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/googles-next-gemini-powered-home-speaker-actually-appeared-during-pixel-10-launch-what-we-know 9HibaKrydjNzZSYWXBFNaB Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is removing this privacy feature from its Echo smart speakers on March 28 — what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/amazon-is-removing-this-privacy-feature-from-its-echo-smart-speakers-on-march-28-what-you-need-to-know y6JWoYmceepgRHABNirddX Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:59:17 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:39:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa+ devices — here's the gadgets that will (and won't) work ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/alexa-plus-supported-devices rtD5DPMGvVJ6UwQSmhF2db Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:10 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:39:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple's HomePod with display just got some bad news ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/apples-display-equipped-homepod-is-delayed-again-heres-why-and-when-it-may-launch VY2UiZKABUw6x2asBBd3eS Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:16:47 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:23:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ This all-in-one audio system just replaced every speaker in my living room ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/this-all-in-one-audio-system-just-replaced-every-speaker-in-my-living-room 9LX4gikVpHH3VZQHAwDmZb Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:00:09 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:24:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our favorite Alexa speaker just dropped to $30 at Amazon — plus get a free smart bulb ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/our-favorite-alexa-speaker-just-dropped-to-dollar30-at-amazon-plus-get-a-free-smart-bulb QD49k5MFhaEQaYVeSnQxrB Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:50:38 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:35:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can't buy the Echo Dot with Clock on Amazon — and that's a big mistake ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/you-cant-buy-the-echo-dot-with-clock-on-amazon-and-thats-a-big-mistake C49gyspcfmgqBkrCmTLvCS Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:15:16 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:24:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your nursery could get hacked - here's how to prevent it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/your-nursery-could-get-hacked-heres-how-to-prevent-it BEpESnwQQNFzZyLuPGrfUM Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:23:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple tipped to be working on a HomePod with a screen — here’s what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/apple-tipped-to-be-working-on-a-homepod-with-a-screen-heres-what-we-know iEVP2U9VF4SPWSwNutPjB4 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:10:33 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:24:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa can detect your baby crying and lull them back to sleep — how to set it up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/how-to-alexa-echo-play-lullaby-baby-crying ezj2p4kpCTGm5xCDfJoQyF Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:30:43 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:36:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ This hidden Alexa trick can stop your dog barking while you’re out — here’s how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/how-to-use-alexa-routine-to-stop-dog-barking qE224wnGw9dYygyAj8yePj Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:01:41 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:36:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 advanced ways to use your smart light bulbs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/5-advanced-ways-to-use-your-smart-light-bulbs duy3X84nspdoV3AFFF3f38 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:50:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things I wish I’d known before buying a smart speaker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/5-things-i-wish-id-known-before-buying-a-smart-speaker CRpNQpozpwAFFEnMbtTwDY Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:30:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:08:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate the cold — but these smart home gadgets are helping me stay warm this winter ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/opinion/3-ways-im-using-my-smart-home-gadgets-to-stay-cozy-this-winter vNbXWfpeUwZLGetxdHSrPW Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:41:26 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:49:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos plans to launch $400 AirPods Max rival, set-top box and much more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/sonos-plans-to-launch-dollar400-airpods-max-rival-set-top-box-and-much-more 6wTJYMxVZNVbo9NFdLr7uT Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:38:03 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:05:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple’s first HomePod with a screen isn’t what you’re expecting ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/apples-first-homepod-with-a-screen-isnt-what-youre-expecting QxaNwiZVFDzXacyembPr4P Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:28:07 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:08:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's my 19 favorite Prime Day deals under $50 — earbuds, smart speakers, PS5 games and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/deals/heres-my-13-favorite-prime-day-deals-under-dollar50-earbuds-smart-speakers-ps5-games-and-more seQ5njFRuYLYfnZ7fqmFYB Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:02:55 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:48:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Move 2 review: The carry speaker with great sound everywhere ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/sonos-move-2 rKec5FRaBh3o7u8vJ2gipW Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:21:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8 is the best-looking Bluetooth speaker I've ever seen ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/new-bang-and-olufsen-beolab-8-is-the-best-looking-bluetooth-speaker-ive-ever-seen miTjyw2EY3DQSYPSiZCAf4 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:10:26 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:09:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos unveils Move 2 speaker with 24-hour battery life and stereo sound ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/sonos-unveils-move-2-speaker-with-24-hour-portable-playback-and-stereo-sound ccYeDoDBnGFRaobXTQRTDA Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:05:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL unveils new Authentics smart speaker with obscene 270W of power at IFA 2023 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/jbl-unveils-new-authentics-smart-speaker-with-obscene-270w-of-power-at-ifa-2023 ZAs4ud3EvhRGwgEuAQWWQS Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:03:53 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:23:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Arc has a Dolby Atmos problem — what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/sonos-arc-has-a-dolby-atmos-problem-what-you-need-to-know VoxWPpHQj5BXRFYVFWUs4j Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:09:43 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:08:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Move 2 reportedly coming in September — 5 biggest upgrades ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/sonos-move-2-reportedly-coming-in-september-5-biggest-upgrades wwjoYvtY4EXQdajkcY4Rsj Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:50:15 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:09:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Echo Pop review: Alexa for less ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/amazon-echo-pop MqeBTmwGXzNnwhnNB2aFAB Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:38:51 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:20:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your HomePod will start getting much more useful thanks to iOS 17 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/homepod-will-start-getting-much-more-useful-thanks-to-ios-17 TM6a332cWLMt9iyXvw7kYg Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:01:16 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:24:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sonos Era 300 speaker sounds great, but the flagship Five is better — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/opinion/the-sonos-era-300-speaker-sounds-great-but-the-flagship-five-is-better-heres-why SVgHXwByGAgPHpS2hKf4sa Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:08:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Move 2 possibly revealed in FCC filing as release approaches — and it could get a serious upgrade ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/sonos-move-2-possibly-revealed-in-fcc-filing-as-release-approaches-and-it-could-get-a-serious-upgrade q9i8ruCnHbbsYphAe5GAJZ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:57:48 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos speakers are getting a surprise downgrade for Android users — here’s 3 ways to get around it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/sonos-speakers-are-getting-a-surprise-downgrade-for-android-users-heres-3-ways-to-get-around-it 77bJPwhLoh8DxKCCpKd2uG Tue, 16 May 2023 15:37:30 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:05:59 +0000