The finest · Home comfort

The finest home comfort tech

Things that do chores for you, clean the air you breathe and end the hunt for the right remote.

5 picks worth owning

1Editor's pick

SofaBaton X2 universal remote

$$$$ Premium

One touchscreen remote for the TV, soundbar, streamer, air conditioning and smart lights. One-tap activities like "Watch TV" switch everything on in the right order.

Best for: Living rooms with three or more remotes on the table.

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2

Roborock Saros 20 robot vacuum and mop

$$$$ Luxury

Reviewers' best all-round flagship: strong suction, mopping, low-furniture reach and a dock that empties, washes and dries itself. You set it and mostly forget it.

Best for: Busy homes, pets and hard floors. Smaller homes can save with a Roborock Qrevo.

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3

Coway Airmega AP-1512HH air purifier

$$$$ Premium

The most consistently recommended air purifier across testers: a true HEPA filter, certified clean-air numbers, quiet on low and cheap to run.

Best for: Bedrooms and living rooms up to about 30 m², allergies, dust and city air.

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4Editor's pick

blu Ionic handheld shower head with filter

$$$$ Budget

A handheld shower head with a built-in filter cartridge that cuts chlorine from the water, so it feels softer on skin and hair and the bathroom smells less like a pool. It fits a standard hose in minutes.

Best for: Homes with hard or chlorinated tap water. Swap the cartridge every few months.

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5Editor's pick

Philips Hue starter kit: Bridge Pro + 3 colour bulbs

$$$$ Premium

A Bridge Pro hub plus three colour bulbs: the simplest way into the most complete smart lighting system. Warm light for evenings, bright white for work, schedules, and control from Alexa, Google, Apple Home or SmartThings. The hub runs locally, so lights still work if the internet drops.

Best for: Anyone starting smart lighting who wants room to grow. The Bridge Pro handles up to 150 lights.

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What to look for, wherever you shop

Not every pick is sold in every country. These are the things that make the difference, so you can spot the finest in your own store.

Robot vacuums: the dock decidesA self-emptying, mop-washing dock is what makes a robot truly hands-off. Check its height under your sofa too.
Obstacle avoidanceCamera or structured-light avoidance stops the robot eating cables and socks.
Air purifiers: CADR and room sizeChoose a CADR (clean air delivery rate) that suits your room, and a true HEPA filter. Check filter prices before you buy.
IonisersSome purifiers have an ioniser that can make a little ozone. Choose one you can switch off.
Universal remotes: device supportCheck the remote lists your TV, soundbar and air conditioner, and whether it controls Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices, not only infrared.
Smart lights: hub or Wi-FiWi-Fi bulbs are fine for one or two lamps. For a whole home, a hub (Zigbee or Thread) is faster, keeps lights off your Wi-Fi and works without the internet. Check the bulb fitting (E27, E14, GU10) first.

Home comfort: questions people ask

Are robot vacuums worth it?

For most homes, yes. Run daily, a good robot keeps floors cleaner than a weekly vacuum. You will still need a handheld for stairs and corners.

Does an air purifier help with allergies?

A true HEPA purifier sized for the room removes most pollen, dust and pet dander from the air. It works best with windows closed and in the bedroom.

How we pick. Only products that are current, well made and consistently top-rated by major independent reviewers and long-term owners; editor's picks are our own favourites. We don't publish star ratings, invent reviews or take money from brands. Products and prices differ by country, so check the listing in your store. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Details