Cloud services offer a lot of convenience, but they also mean that your data leaves your home and ends up on a server you don't have control over. There's nothing to stop the brand from accessing that data, or for bad actors to get hold of it by malicious means.

With energy prices soaring in recent years, keeping devices and appliances in your home running has become much more expensive. However, while smart home devices add to your total energy usage, they can also help to save you energy.