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Alistair Charlton
(he/him)Alistair has been a technology and automotive journalist since 2011. He specialises in smart home tech, from speakers and displays, to smart lighting, plugs, audio systems, security cameras and TV streaming devices.
Alistair has tested hundreds of products during his career and as a freelancer he currently writes for Wired, T3, Forbes, The Independent, TechRadar, BBC Science Focus and Grand Designs, among others.
When he’s not installing smart lighting and configuring home automation systems, he’s testing out some of the world’s most desirable cars and interviewing the people behind them.
Articles by Alistair Charlton
Bluetooth speakers vs smart speakers
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Amazon Echo vs Google Nest Audio: which smart speaker is right for you?
Find out what the differences are between the two smart speakers, from hardware and design to features and capabilities.
Amazon Echo vs Echo Dot: comparing the two most popular Alexa smart speakers
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What is a smart speaker?
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How to use your smart display as a digital photo frame
Using your smart display as a digital photo frame doesn't need to be complicated, and we're here to show you how to enable this great feature.