Smarthome gadgets reviewed: how well can Belkin, Netatmo or Parrot manage your home?

Smart plugs, facial-recognition cameras and even potted plant monitors can help automate your home - but is this first generation of products worth the effort?

It's early days for the Internet of Things: we've been promised smarthomes, and so far we can turn on the lights from our phones. It's a start.

The arrival of Apple's HomeKit and Google's Brillo will likely help speed smarthomes along, making them easier to install and manage, but in the meantime there are options for home automation.