A mixer is not just a mixer. There’s a big difference in quality, and the best ones can be passed on to your grandchildren. The Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL is a step below the Kenwood Cooking Chef XL, which we recently tested. In short, the Patissier doesn’t get as hot and therefore can’t be …
If you have a smart doorbell, that in itself is very cool. But there’s really not much you can do with it unless you also have a smart door lock. Yale is the market leader in this area. The older model V2N has recently been renamed the Doorman Classic, and it has now received a …
This machine differs from average thermoblenders in almost every way. The Cooking Chef XL looks like a food processor on steroids, which is exactly what it is. The bowl is huge, almost twice the size of most thermoblenders, and it can heat ingredients up to a searing 180 degrees with induction heat. Among other things, …
The desire to grill doesn’t always coincide with barbecue weather. However, barbecue flavour is delicious all year round, and now you can bring the experience indoors. In fact, the OBH Nordica Optigrill+ promises to cook food automatically, so your steak is always cooked the way you want it. The Optigrill+ is marketed as an electric …
It may sound like a small thing. Maybe even silly. But if your washing machine and tumble dryer are in the basement or even further away from where you spend most of your time, you probably know what it’s like: It’s annoying to go downstairs to unload a machine only to discover that there are …
Having an automatic espresso machine is great. Turn the dial to the type of coffee you want, press a button and out comes the most delicious coffee. Many of the machines also have an app where recipes can be adjusted with the desired amount and strength. Busy parents with young children will love this machine …
Arlo’s camera has a completely different quality than most other cameras. This is largely due to the fact that it is designed as an outdoor camera and has a long battery life. As a result, the price is also higher. There is a threaded mount on the back and you can buy all kinds of …
Philips Hue (Signify) is one of the most experienced and versatile manufacturers of smart light sources. And within the four walls of your home, they have a dominance that can only be compared to what Sonos has with their smart speakers. But with summer comes the outdoor season and holidays. And if it’s up to …
At first glance, the Ooni Volt 12 looks like a practical all-season pizza oven that can be used both indoors and outdoors. In reality, it’s a temperamental, high-end tool that’s hard to live with if you’re not a pizza fanatic. But if you are, it’s worth every cent. The Volt 12 is the first electric …
With only minimal effort, coffee beans and water, automatic espresso machines can pour you all shades of espresso and steamed milk. DeLonghi is a seasoned player in espresso. Their latest automatic machine is called the Eletta Explore, and it wants you to try something new. It wants to make cold brew – not to be …
It’s bigger, more powerful and plays with more energy and richness than the tiny HomePod mini. For Apple users, it’s close to the perfect speaker, and since it can be used for both music and movies, HomePod can replace both your music system and your soundbar. With two of them, you can get both stereo …
When I was a kid in the 80’s we got underwinsing in tooth brushing with the school milk. The thought of cavities rumbled in the back of my mind when the classroom bell rang and we little school boys and girls were sent to the school dentist in the middle of class to rinse our …
Philips Hue is to smart light sources what Sonos is to multi-room sound: the biggest and best-known supplier. And also the most versatile. We’ve tested many Philips Hue light sources, and they’ve repeatedly received our recommendations. Now Signify, the company behind Philips Hue, has gotten into the Christmas spirit. Philips Hue Festavia is a Christmas …
Few people like to be cold, and if you heat your home or cottage with electric radiators, winter often means much higher electricity bills. But turning the thermostats down 1 or 2 degrees can save you some money without making your house freezing cold. Another option is to install a heat pump to circulate heat …
I’ve tested a bunch of robot vacuums, all with varying results. If you’re familiar with robot vacuums yourself, you’ll know that you can’t always rely on them to fulfill all application areas. And having to occasionally use the traditional wired, big, clunky vacuum cleaner isn’t particularly enjoyable. It’s time to find out if a Dyson …