Best Smart Speakers & Hubs UK (2026) — Page 5
Smart speakers and home hubs for UK smart homes.
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#25 Pick
Echo Dot Kids (Newest Gen), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart Speaker with Parental Controls, OwlRated 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,602)
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
£64.99
Pros
- Built-in parental controls filter explicit content and set usage time limits
- Includes a year of Amazon Kids+ content bundled at purchase
- Amazon's two-year worry-free guarantee replaces the unit if a child breaks it
Cons
- Ongoing Amazon Kids+ subscription cost after the first free year
#26 Pick
Echo Auto (Newest Gen), Add Alexa to Your Car, Compact In-Car Alexa DeviceRated 4.2 out of 5 stars (9,709)
- Bluetooth (Requires paired phone)
Currently unavailable
Pros
- Brings hands-free Alexa voice control to cars without built-in smart assistants
- Compact clip-on design connects via Bluetooth to the car speakers
- Controls smart home devices, music and calls without touching a phone
Cons
- Requires a paired smartphone with a data connection to function
£276.60
Pros
- 4K 3840x2160 UHD resolution enhances even fine details in images and videos, making worlds feel more vibrant and realistic.
- Smart TV Apps - Stream content directly from your monitor, or tune into Samsung TV Plus to get live TV channels and on-demand content.
- Gaming Hub - Access the ultimate gaming realm. In the Samsung Gaming Hub, you can play the biggest games from top streaming partners, with no PC or console needed. Discover new games or replay old favourites all in one place.
- Multiple Ports - Connect your gadgets without any adapters. With USB-C, HDMI and USB-A ports, you can charge your device, transmit data and make the most out of your multi-screen setup — all at once
Cons
- No PC or console needed for gaming but limited game selection.
- AirPlay support excludes Android devices.