Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2026 i Stuff UK

Hello! Our homes aren’t the smart utopias once imagined, mostly because not everything works together in a reliable way. That’s changing as devices become smarter, new standards like Matter make more things compatible and platforms like Alexa become more intelligent. Our cover feature showcases some of the very best home tech around, beginning with a huge test of cutting-edge robot vacuums. That’s far from all, as we profile some clever new launches in lighting, security and the kitchen. Elsewhere, we’ve a roundup of treadmills for keeping fit in your garage (or anywhere else you’ve got room) and we’ve compared a trio of blenders as well, so you can get your post-workout smoothie ready. The tips and tricks cover watchOS 26, the latest version of the Apple Watch software, and there’s…

from £23,000 approx/cupraofficial.co.uk Er… wouldn’t a map be more useful inside the car? That’s just manufacturer camo, inspired by the streets of El Raval, Barcelona; beneath it is the Cupra Raval, a new electric supermini. It’s as close to a hot hatch as you can get in the EV format, with the VZ Extreme model being the one to buy if you really want to release your inner boy-racer. What are the options? As well as that 223bhp VZ Extreme, there will be Dynamic and Dynamic Plus models; those two aren’t going to be as peppy as the flagship variant, which should get to 60mph in just over 6secs. Range will be 280 miles for the Dynamic cars and 249 miles for the VZ Extreme. Is it typically Cupra? The…

DYSON SPOT+SCRUB AI Dyson’s first wet and dry robot will go over your stains until they are no more Dyson has been working on robot cleaners since the late 1990s, but has only produced a few models – and they’ve been expensive. The market has moved rapidly over the last two or three years, with all-in-one mop and vac machines now all the rage… so can the company still compete? The Spot+Scrub AI still has some Dyson design hallmarks, such as the cyclonic dirt bin to suck debris out of the standard vac part, but by and large it seems to have dispensed with its usual ethos of ‘solving the problems others don’t’ in order to get on the combo bandwagon. Vac in black Something has shifted, because this without doubt…

About a year ago, Ninja set the caffeinated cat among the pigeons by producing the £500 Luxe Cafe Premier: a machine that could basically do everything that’s coffee-related on the Starbucks slate, including that cold brew stuff that’s not to be confused with iced coffee. All those full bean-to-cup machines that other brands were selling for twice as much (surprisingly common) were suddenly looking rather expensive. But as Ninja trailed at the time, there was an even more capable model around the corner. Enter the Luxe Cafe Pro. Where is my grind? I’ve had a Premier for a little while and I can happily tell you this is a huge step up. It’s deliberately not a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine: you need to get a little hands-on with the use of…

NEW Straight outta testing and into our rankings. BARGAIN BUY A proper steal, worth owning regardless of cashflow. UPDATE Time changes everything, including Stuff Top Ten entries. ABOUT RATINGS Always fair and accurate, our reviews are scored from 1 to 5 and might get one of these awards too: For selected products that are rated with four stars but stand out from the pack. A step up in approval, this can only be awarded to five-star products. Our highest accolade is given out just a few times a year in each key category. FOR FULL REVIEWS OF ALL THE PRODUCTS IN OUR TOP TEN LISTINGS, VISIT STUFF.TV/TOP-10…

1 Google Pixel 9a from £499 / go.stuff.tv/Pixel9a This might be Google’s affordable model, but it looks and feels very grown-up. In no way does the Pixel 9a come across like a cut-price option, and a scan of the spec sheet shows there’s not a lot of breathing room between it and the Pixel 9: same Tensor G4 chipset, same Gemini-infused Android 15, same 6.3in size for the OLED display. The cameras are excellent for the cash, as usual, while the battery and performance punch above their weight. Stuff says Improved in all the ways that matter – a classy phone experience for less cash 2 Nothing Phone 3a from £279 / go.stuff.tv/Phone3a One of the most comprehensive affordable phones out there, with stand-out styling, unique features and slick software.…

1 OnePlus Watch 3 £269 / go.stuff.tv/OPWatch3 This is a simply superb wearable, with the best battery life of any Wear OS watch – thanks to silicon-carbon cell technology borrowed from OnePlus’s smartphones – and subtle yet meaningfully improved styling. Health tracking has taken a big step forward, even if we’d still give the edge to a top-tier Garmin for more serious stattery; but with pricing on its side, the OnePlus Watch 3 should be right at the top of any Android smartwatch shopper’s list. Stuff says A more refined take on an already fantastic watch that lasts longer and is even more fitness-friendly 2 Apple Watch SE 3 from £199 / go.stuff.tv/WatchSE3 This has to be Apple’s most value-packed product ever. The Series 11 is worth the extra for…

1 LG OLED42C5 £1049 / go.stuff.tv/LGC5 LG’s mid-range OLED TVs have long been Stuff favourites, and the 42in C5 is a fantastic performer with a bump in HDR brightness that nudges it comfortably ahead of the outgoing C4. The company’s webOS is more cluttered than it used to be and the speakers are pretty basic, but if you want the best all-round OLED for your cash then the C5 is the one for you – not least because it’s way, way cheaper now than at launch. Stuff says LG delivers another excellent OLED all-rounder with engaging HDR images NOW ADD THIS LG S95TR Up-firing rear satellites and a wireless sub create 9.1.5 Dolby Atmos surround sound. £1299 / johnlewis.com TIPS & TRICKS ● Got a modern LG soundbar? WOW Orchestra…

NEW 1 Apple iPad Pro (M5) from £999 / go.stuff.tv/iPadProM5 This may be ‘just’ an upgraded version of the M4-powered iPad Pro, but it takes the best tablet out there and reinforces its superiority. It’s clear Apple wants to keep it a step ahead of the cheaper iPads as an appealing option for people who would have otherwise bought a laptop: the ‘tandem OLED’ display is a real stunner, making for a superb creation and consumption tool, and the company has finally listened to those of us who wanted better multitasking. Stuff says An incredibly powerful tablet, now with an OS capable of working across multiple apps at once 2 OnePlus Pad 3 from £549 / go.stuff.tv/Pad3 It’s hard to think of anything more you could want from an Android…

1 Sonos Move 2 £449 / go.stuff.tv/SonosMove2 The ‘2’ means our favourite speaker is now even better. Sonos has upgraded the Move in the areas that matter most: sound quality and battery life, the latter of which has more than doubled. Our only criticisms are about the high price and the weight – and the Sonos app, which has been a pain for years now. Line-in is also a little bit of a faff with the extra adapter… but if you’re in the market for this box, you’re probably beyond cables. Stuff says Beefed-up audio and a longer-lasting battery – a winning combo NOW ADD THIS YouTube Music Premium If you’d like a side of optional visuals with your audio, try the ad-free tier of YouTube Music. £10.99/m / music.youtube.com…

1 Amazon Echo Spot (2nd Gen) £80 / go.stuff.tv/EchoSpot The Spot can do everything Alexa normally can, making it much more than just an alarm clock. Play podcasts, audiobooks and music from various providers, as well as controlling smart home devices from the comfort of your bed. Different animations appear on the display for things like the weather and song titles or calendar events. Stuff says A fully capable Alexa device that also happens to be a pretty good alarm clock NOW ADD THIS Honeywell T6R This Zigbee-enabled thermostat is wireless so you can place it anywhere. £134 / screwfix.com TIPS & TRICKS ● You can tap the front to skip songs or snooze an alarm. Handy when you’re still half asleep. ● Use the Alexa app to customise the…

£460/go.stuff.tv/MetaRing Now where have I heard that name before? If you’re a veteran of the gadget world you might remember Vertu from the pre-smartphone days, when it would take very normal Nokia phones and slather them in things like blue crocodile leather, precious gemstones and the lips of 10,000 rare spiders (OK, maybe not that one). The company has changed hands multiple times since then, and it’s still pumping out eye-wateringly expensive phones that only Salt Bae would find appealing, but it now also has a range of smart rings that are a whole lot more eye-catching than the usual metal finishes. You can say that again! OK, they’re a whole lot more eye-catching than the usual metal finishes. More specifically, you can choose from orange or purple, with one…

Honor was hardly the only phone brand racing to beat Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series to the punch – but this latest generation took a bit more time than the likes of OnePlus and Oppo. The firm isn’t just banking on the latest Snapdragon silicon to turn heads, though. The Magic8 Pro promises class-leading durability plus an even stronger photography focus than its predecessor, and is going all-in on AI. The supermodel looks should help as well. You could say sticking with the same giant circular camera island as the Magic7 Pro was a bold move, seeing as that phone was almost a face in the crowd, but it has paid off. Rivals have largely mixed up their styling now, so this handset actually stands out a bit. Not sticking rigidly…

I’d describe myself as an organised person. But with WhatsApp groups multiplying like rabbits and my eight-year-old son’s social life now busier than mine, I sometimes find it hard to keep on top of stuff. Can the Skylight Calendar Max, a huge Wi-Fi-connected digital organiser, get me back on track? Wherever you choose to put it, the 27inch anti-glare touchscreen is hard to miss, whether mounted vertically or horizontally, so it’s a good job it has a nice thin profile and pleasing rounded corners. If you also take out the Skylight Plus plan at £60/yr to unlock all of its features, it doubles as a digital photo frame, which adds to its visual appeal and makes it a nice happy addition to your wall. While its 2560x1440 resolution isn’t industry-leading for…

Billed by Soundcoreas “the world’s first smart ANC sleep earbuds”, these in-ears have been designed to block out all disruptive sounds. They use a version of active noise-cancellation with ear-canal adaptation tech that adjusts to your lugs to block low-frequency noise, such as snoring and traffic. The A30 Sleep buds are a big step up from the Sleep A20s, as they’re the first to feature ANC – and the tech packed into these minuscule in-ears doesn’t stop there. The charging case fits neatly in the palm of your hand and has nice little lights behind each bud. It detects snoring throughout the night, and analyses the sound level and frequency to optimise whatever broad-spectrum masking audio you’ve chosen to block it out – in real time. So slim that they…

THE BASICS ■ Button up It’s well worth learning all the various functions accessed by manipulating the digital crown and side button in different ways. These include hopping between watch face and apps, waking Siri, opening Control Centre or Apple Pay, and sending out an emergency SOS. ■ Use gestures You don’t always need to paw at your watch. In watchOS 26, twist your wrist, ‘flicking’ the screen away to dismiss alerts and return to the watch face. Double-tap finger and thumb together to select or scroll; cover the display to mute; and raise the watch to your mouth for instant Siri. ■ Cut the noise Stop constant wrist buzzing by pruning notifications in the iPhone Watch app (‘My Watch’ > Notifications). Back on the watch, turn on ‘Sound &…

Aside from a certain Italian plumber, The Legend of Zelda must be Nintendo’s most loved franchise – yet it’s also the butt of a long-running joke about the fact that you don’t actually play as the titular character. Ninty has form here: its first gaming hit, Donkey Kong, shone a spotlight on the antagonist rather than Jumpman (before he became Mario). But even that’s a step up from being named after the character your hero is out to rescue. Zelda has acquired a lot more narrative depth over the series’ four-decade run than Princess Peach with her endless kidnappings; but however you dress it up, she’s often been stuck with passive victim status. Fortunately, in recent years Zelda (named after American novelist Zelda Fitzgerald – who says games don’t teach…

1 OnePlus 15 from £849 / go.stuff.tv/OnePlus15 Any pretence of One-Plus being an underdog in the phone world has been thrown out of the window here: there’s not really a box the One-Plus 15 doesn’t tick. It’s a top performer, lasts ages, has competitive cameras, and looks every bit the flagship. Only the most serious of photographers will be left wanting, but they’ll have to spend a lot more to get significantly better snaps. Everyone else will struggle to find much to grumble about. Stuff says Ace performance, stamina and cameras: this is the all-rounder for most people NOW ADD THIS Hole-Pattern Magnetic Case This durable cover plays nicely with most MagSafe kit, and has customisable colour accents. £40 / oneplus.com TIPS & TRICKS ● Not an AI addict? Remap…

1 Sony WF-1000XM5 £219 / go.stuff.tv/WFXM5 The WF-1000XM5 in-ears are significantly smaller than the XM4s, which were already a lot more compact than their predecessors. And yet Sony has still squeezed even larger drivers inside each earbud, along with the firm’s best noise-cancelling yet. The feature list is as extensive as ever, and they’re priced to compete with Bose’s best. Add in decent battery life and a strong app, and you won’t find anything more well-rounded for less. Stuff says Excellent noise-cancellation, a comfy fit and simply stellar audio NOW ADD THIS Spigen Rugged Armor Case This drop-resistant outer shield comes with a carabiner clip for keeping your buds within reach. £20 / amazon.co.uk TIPS & TRICKS ● Sony’s eartips are great, as long as you use the right size.…

1 Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max £1599 / go.stuff.tv/AmbeoMax Utterly convincing Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D sound, ample power and lots of inputs mean no other soundbar currently available can perform sonic feats with the solidity and confidence of this Sennheiser. The sheer room-filling scale of its sound is remarkable – and the more affordable (but still hugely powerful) Plus version is also worth a look. Stuff says The Ambeo Soundbar Max is a big unit but the sound it makes is bigger still 2 Sonos Arc Ultra £999 / go.stuff.tv/ArcUltra It’s scarcely believable that such high-quality sound can come from such a diminutive form. The Ultra is about as big as upgrades get, with much more quality on offer than you get from the standard Arc. Stuff says Incredible for…

NEW 1 Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF Daily £5149 / go.stuff.tv/Grizl The Grizl:ONfly is just as much at home as a commuter steed as it is on the rough stuff. It’s got a more laid-back riding position than a dedicated road bike, and it comes fitted with mudguards, integrated lighting and a rear rack as standard. Rough surfaces are absorbed to impressive effect, steering feels wonderfully nimble, and you get reassuring amounts of stopping power whatever the weather. There’s very little this e-bike can’t tackle. Stuff says A supremely capable, relatively lightweight e-bike that will ace any adventure 2 VanMoof S5 £2698 / go.stuff.tv/S5 This isn’t a light bike, but we can’t fault the build quality. It majors on minimalist design and packing more tempting tech than most rivals, while wide tyres…

1 Meta Quest 3S from £230 / go.stuff.tv/Quest3S On price alone, the Meta Quest 3S looks hard to fault. You’re getting the same internals, same controllers and same colour passthrough cameras as the full Quest 3, just with last-gen optics. The built-in speakers envelop you in positional audio, the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 brings much faster load times than the Quest 2, and the graphics have taken a dramatic step up. Rivals can’t compete with Meta’s range of games, and the level of immersion is up there with the best PC-based VR. Stuff says This is as well-rounded as affordable VR gets, making it a fantastic entry point for the tech 2 Sony PlayStation VR 2 £390 / go.stuff.tv/SonyPSVR2 As long as you have the PS5 needed to use it…

from £629/go.stuff.tv/15R Can buy me love ‘Value flagship’ might sound like an oxymoron (like ‘smart casual’ or ‘billionaire philanthropist’), but the OnePlus 15R appears to have got ticks into both boxes. Cheaper than a Pixel 10 or Galaxy S25, it has certain specs that trump both, including a bigger 6.83in screen and a level of waterproofing that could make an otter envious. The 7400mAh battery is also an absolute behemoth – so if you often find yourself desperately trying to make those last few drops of juice last until you get home to your charger, this might just be the phone for you. Ticket to glide With a resolution of 2800x1272, a max refresh rate of 165Hz and peak brightness of 1800 nits, the AMOLED screen should be a keen…

Our mission is to support independent bookshops. We do that by providing a platform where customers can come and buy one of four million books and have them delivered directly to their home – and every sale supports an indie bookshop. We’ve launched ebooks now. Every time a customer goes into a bookshop – we hear this from indie shops all the time – they say “Oh, that’s lovely but I don’t want it in hardback” or “I’m about to go on holiday so I’ll read it on my Kindle”… and the shop workers die inside a little bit because they don’t have anything for that customer. Our aim is to remedy that by allowing them to sell ebooks just as they would physical books. Then the last piece of…

The Dreame Matrix 10 Ultra is the world’s first robot vacuum with multi-mop changing. In English, that means its large base station is home to three different pairs of mop pads and it can automatically select from them. One pair of mop pads is general, one is designed for greasy areas like kitchens and dining rooms, and one is designed for bathrooms. Other robot vacs come with spare pads, but this is the only one that comes with a selection of specialised pads that it can choose from. Even though the Dreame cleans its pads at 100°C after use, the idea of keeping one pair strictly for the bathroom sounds great in terms of hygiene. Shiny mappy people As with any good robot helper, this one does the hard work and…

Hue lights can work with Bluetooth and your phone, but if you really want to leap into the realms of multi-device automation then you need a Hue Bridge. It’s a puck-sized device that connects directly to your router and is, essentially, the brain of your lighting setup. Now Hue has launched a more advanced version and, like everyone else, has decided that ‘better’ means ‘Pro’. If you want to control your Hue lights using Apple Home, Alexa, Google Assistant or SmartThings then a Bridge is a must. The Matter standard is also supported with this new device. While most people will be fine with the standard white £50 Hue Bridge, the black Pro variant brings some new tricks to the party, and is designed for larger setups. You can now have…

Ring continues to refine and improve its devices, and the weather-resistant Outdoor Cam Pro has some mighty impressive skills in its locker. It’s available either as a plug-in model – which is the one I’m reviewing here – or as a much more pricey Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) option. This latter does what it says on the tin, delivering electricity over an Ethernet connection to areas where there isn’t usually a power outlet, like your garden or an outbuilding. You do also need some extra kit to do this (usually a PoE-capable switch or injector), but this is relatively inexpensive. Ring does make some battery cameras, of course, but these don’t have the reliability of mains-powered types. Rings can only get better Ring’s home security gear is now very mature – and while…

£199 / go.stuff.tv/EchoStudio2 ■ The first-gen Amazon Echo Studio was launched in 2019 as a higher-end smart speaker to lock horns with Apple’s HomePod and the Sonos One. It sounded brilliant, and with Amazon’s regular discounts it became an absolute steal. The bass performance especially was stunning, wiping the floor with the HomePod. ■ The original HomePod and Sonos One have both since been replaced, but Amazon has decided not to update the Echo Studio with a like-for-like model. Instead it’s shrunk the drivers by 40% to fit inside a shell that’s a bigger version of the standard Echo sphere, albeit with a redesigned interface on a flat panel at the front. ■ It is much better-looking now, but there’s a problem: this Echo Studio just doesn’t sound as good…

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1 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 from £1799 / go.stuff.tv/ZFold7 Cutting a few features has turned the Z Fold7 into the best of the current foldable breed. The lack of stylus support might sting a little for the small minority who used an S Pen on older Folds, and battery life is becoming a bit of a lead weight for Samsung phones in general. But the Z Fold7’s svelte form, expansive screens and capable rear cameras otherwise bring it up to par. Feature-packed software and swift performance then make it very easy to live with indeed. Stuff says Slim, speedy, and with superior snappers: Samsung has finally got a foldable right 2 Honor Magic V5 £1400 / go.stuff.tv/MV5 This is a genuine rival to the Z Fold7 in terms of its…

1 Sony WH-1000XM6 £349 / go.stuff.tv/XM6 Sony’s noise-cancellers only needed subtle upgrades to stay ahead of the pack for this generation – these are the most complete headphones the company has ever delivered. The combination of exceptional comfort, class-leading ANC and versatile sound profiles results in a pair of cans that will adapt to anything you care to throw at them. For those who spend hours each day immersed in music or media, they’re worth every penny. Stuff says Superb sound, jaw-dropping ANC and the return of foldability keep Sony out in front NOW ADD THIS TwelveSouth AirFly SE This adapter lets you use your XM6s wirelessly with the headphone port on a plane, with 20hrs of battery life. £40 / twelvesouth.com TIPS & TRICKS ● Enable spatial audio and…

1 Apple MacBook Air (M4) from £899 / go.stuff.tv/AirM4 The M4-powered Air clearly takes things on a step, thanks to various improvements combined with a lower starting price. While Windows ultraportables are improving all the time, they can’t match the performance and battery life on show here. This is not Apple’s biggest ever forward leap, but it’s enough to keep it clear out in front. Stuff says Oh-so-predictably, the MacBook Air is still the everyday laptop to beat NOW ADD THIS Anker Prime Charging Docking Station This clever dock offers 14 different functions, including mega-fast charging and dual display support. £180 / anker.com TIPS & TRICKS ● You can use two screens plus the Air’s own. Arrange them in System Settings > Displays. ● Turn on Show Percentage and you’ll…

1 Sky Stream from £15/m / go.stuff.tv/SkyStream It’s hard to find fault with this little puck. The basic package includes the ad version of Netflix as well as Discovery+ with Eurosport – and while Sky Sports and Sky Cinema are a pricey upgrade, Sky’s Entertainment OS makes the Stream a bit of a doozy if you want to have a monthly sub rather than using Now (which is more of a dip-in job for when you just fancy the football or films for a brief period). Sky Q remains excellent, but if you can’t/won’t have a dish, this is the ideal solution. Stuff says Making it more affordable and accessible than ever, this is the best way to watch Sky TV 2 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K £60 / go.stuff.tv/TVStick4K…

1 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from £36 / PC, PS5, XSX With a brilliant combat system that elevates turn-based battles by adding the sort of active dodge and parry mechanics you might find in a hardcore action RPG, Sandfall Interactive’s Gallic-tinged adventure is proof positive that indie studios can compete directly against genre titans when vision and execution align perfectly. Stuff says An astonishing debut that rubs shoulders with some of the RPG genre’s greats OR PLAY THIS Final Fantasy VII Rebirth This adventure’s gameplay is much more varied, and it takes itself a little less seriously. from £26 / PC, PS5 TIPS & TRICKS ● Resting up at expedition flags heals your party, but also respawns nearby enemies. ● Lamps and lanterns light the critical path, but unlit routes…

1 Renault 5 from £21,495 / go.stuff.tv/Renault5 Renault has taken the best bits of its 1970s hatchback and reimagined them for the electric era, with phenomenal success. The new 5 dazzles from every angle and the interior is every bit as good, with room to comfortably seat four and just the right amount of tech. It’s a compact car made with cities in mind, but when you get out on a twisting rural trail there’s lots of fun to be had. A lot of electric cars are somewhat bland and uninspiring; this one is just the opposite. Stuff says This brilliant bundle of fun offers everything a small EV should, at a fair price 2 Tesla Model 3 from £39,990 / go.stuff.tv/Tesla3 This is much more than a simple mid-cycle…

1 DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro £249 / go.stuff.tv/Osmo5Pro It may not topple the GoPro Hero13 Black on sheer specs, but the Osmo Action 5 Pro trumps it in real-world performance: 4K@60fps footage is punchy and detailed, with natural colour, effective stabilisation and file formats that give creators plenty of room for grading. It also lasts longer on a charge, manages double the case-free dive depth, and packs plenty of onboard storage. Plus the quick-release mount system gets on with both DJI’s own accessories and GoPro’s mounts. Stuff says This all-rounder snatches GoPro’s crown with sheer performance, brilliant build quality and superb features 2 GoPro Hero13 Black £276 / go.stuff.tv/Hero13 GoPro diehards might be disappointed that the Hero13 doesn’t have the 8K video or bigger sensor that many were hoping…

1 Fujifilm X-T50 £1149 / go.stuff.tv/XT50 This is a wonderfully compact mirrorless camera with a distinctive top plate covered in control dials – including one dedicated to Fuji’s excellent film simulations. On paper it should deliver identical image quality to the flagship X-T5 (both have the same sensor and image processor), and that is absolutely the case: the 40MP sensor captures amazing detail, noise is well maintained at all ISO levels, and sharpness is on point across the frame. Stuff says A brilliant camera that puts Fuji’s fine film simulations front and centre NOW ADD THIS Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 An essential first lens for any Fuji newcomer, the 16-50mm is well suited to most scenarios. £599 / parkcameras.com TIPS & TRICKS ● With film simulations on a dedicated dial…

1 Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) £55 / go.stuff.tv/EchoDot5 The latest Dot offers improved sound quality over the 4th Gen model. Not surprisingly given its size, it still doesn’t have the heft of a full-scale Echo, but this Dot is more than good enough for bedside table or kitchen listening. The only pity is that Amazon has discontinued the better ‘with Clock’ variant in favour of the Echo Spot. Stuff says The 5th Gen brings a nice upgrade to an already excellent little gadget NOW ADD THIS Wall Mount for Echo Dot This mount for the Dot (and other small speakers) will keep it clear from wet kitchen surfaces. £14 / amazon.co.uk TIPS & TRICKS ● Alexa’s voice can work like an intercom with connected Echo devices. ● Alexa Voice…