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Editor's picks
The products our team rates most highly right now.
tado°
tado° Smart Thermostat X - Starter Kit (Wired) & Bridge. X
The latest generation of tado's heating control, now featuring Matter compatibility and a more responsive interface for UK wired heating systems.
Matter-compatible smart heating for seamless multi-platform integration.
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TP-Link
Tapo P110 (4-Pack) Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring
A compact 4-pack of Wi-Fi smart plugs designed to monitor power consumption and automate household appliances via a smartphone app.
Granular energy tracking for individual appliances combined with Matter-ready smart home integration.
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TP-Link
Tapo P100 (4-Pack) Smart Plug
A versatile 4-pack of compact Wi-Fi smart plugs designed to add remote control and scheduling to everyday UK household appliances.
Affordable automation for multiple appliances without the need for a central hub.
Read ReviewBrowse by category
19 categories of energy-saving and resilience products, each with in-depth reviews, buying advice and related calculators.
Smart Thermostats
6 reviews
Heat your home only when and where you need it.
View reviewsSmart Plugs
9 reviews
Kill standby power and schedule always-on gadgets.
View reviewsEnergy Monitors
6 reviews
See exactly what your home is using in real time.
View reviewsHeating Controls
9 reviews
Finer control over where your heating goes.
View reviewsDraught Proofing
3 reviews
Cheap, high-impact sealing that keeps heat in.
View reviewsHome Insulation
3 reviews
Keep the heat you pay for inside your walls.
View reviewsLED Lighting
6 reviews
A quick, reliable win for cutting lighting costs.
View reviewsHeated Blankets
6 reviews
Heat the person, not the whole room.
View reviewsElectric Radiators
3 reviews
Controllable electric heat for rooms without gas.
View reviewsDehumidifiers
3 reviews
Dry air is cheaper to heat — and healthier.
View reviewsPortable Power Stations
9 reviews
Keep essentials running through a power cut.
View reviewsPower Banks
6 reviews
Portable backup for phones and small devices.
View reviewsEV Charging Accessories
3 reviews
Cheaper, more convenient home charging.
View reviewsEV Home Chargers
6 reviews
Faster, smarter charging on your driveway.
View reviewsSolar Accessories
3 reviews
Use more of the free energy your panels generate.
View reviewsHome Weather Stations
6 reviews
Track local weather to heat and cool your home smarter.
View reviewsSmart Meter Accessories
4 reviews
Get more from the smart meter you already have.
View reviewsCooling Blinds
6 reviews
Block summer heat and keep rooms cooler without air con.
View reviewsWind Turbines
6 reviews
Generate your own clean electricity at home.
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