With almost every entertainment or household appliance now available as an online, connected device, the range of smart home gadgets that you can find these days is constantly expanding. Some of these devices, such as connected thermostats and home hubs, have been around for a long time. But, now, they have added functionality and have undergone considerable refinement over the years thanks to technological advancement. Other devices are quite new and not many homeowners are aware of them or their functions. If you are wondering what smart gadgets you should incorporate in your home, the following options will certainly be helpful:
Orro Intelligent Light Switch
If you do a search for Wi-Fi enabled light systems, you will find several options at your disposal. So, why should you go for Orro’s? It is the first device that claims to use self-learning technology for understanding how you like the lighting around your house, which means it will be able to anticipate any mood lighting needs. Not only does it sense when people leave or enter a room, it understands your lighting preferences at different times of the day and also makes note of any natural light entering the room. You can also connect this light switch to Amazon Alexa and other smart hubs that you can find.
Netatmo Indoor Security Camera
There is no shortage of Wi-Fi enabled security cameras for domestic use available, but Netatmo takes home security a step further. It has incorporated artificial intelligence in the camera by providing facial recognition capability. This means that the camera will be able to identify people who are allowed on the property and alert you of the presence of unauthorized individuals, no matter where you might be at that time. The camera also boasts smart listening capabilities, which enable it to recognize when alarms like carbon monoxide and smoke detectors have activated. You can also set it to record only when unauthorized people are in the house in order to protect the privacy of the homeowners.
Nest Smart Thermostat
One of the most popular smart home gadgets that you will find these days, Nest Smart Thermostat is now part of millions of households. As a matter of fact, the company states that their thermostat has helped save almost 8 billion kW of energy since it was introduced in 2011. The thermostat understands patterns regarding how a home is heated and learns to adjust temperatures for matching the lifestyle of the owner. Instead of programming it in the same way as a traditional thermostat, you should just adjust it to different temperatures at different times. It will learn your schedule and then make the changes on its own. In fact, it also detects your phone signals to identify when you come home or leave and uses this information for saving energy.
August Smart Lock Pro+
As the name indicates, it is a lock that you attach to your front door. When you approach your home, the lock will grant you access automatically and will secure your home when you leave. You can also assign access to guests including visitors, friends, cleaners or anyone else that visits you frequently. Hence, if you want other people to access your home in your absence, you no longer need to make a copy of your key. This can be particularly useful if you rent your spare room for making some extra money. It is also possible to check your door’s status, regardless of where you are. You can know if anyone has come into your home or left in your absence.
Dyson 360 Eye
Robotic vacuum cleaners were introduced a few years ago and they have had varying degrees of success. This one seems to have finally cracked the code as it uses 360-degree camera coverage for navigating the floor. In contrast, most of its competitors just take the straight line until they hit a wall, after which they take a new direction. With its camera coverage, this device is able to cover the floor space in an efficient manner. It gets most of its job done before it has to be recharged. The supplied app can also be used for monitoring how successful the vacuum has been for covering the entire floor area. Instead of the usual wheels, this vacuum has caterpillar tracks similar to a track, which allows it to handle different floor levels easily.
The Pod Smart Bed
8 Sleep, the smart sleep specialists have come up with this latest development and it is certainly unique. This smart bed learns your preferred temperature when you sleep and will regulate itself to ensure you are comfortable and can get some rest. It also raises the temperature of the bed when it is time to wake you so there is no need for you to set alarms. There is also a connected app that’s free for the first year and has a $5 subscription from then onwards. This app collects and analyzes data while you are sleeping through the sensors placed in your mattress. Plus, it is also compatible with Alexa so you can control everything with voice.
Signature Kitchen Suite
Backed by LG, this is basically a wine fridge equipped with AI and it is for wine fanatics who have the money to spend. It puts together anti-vibration technology with state-of-the-art refrigeration, which helps it in keeping the wines in perfect condition. It also comes with an app that will understand the wine preferences of its users by taking advantage of data collected by wine experts all over the world. It can also give recommendations for the right wine for every meal.
It is up to you to decide what gadgets you want in your home. Smart home technology has become a must nowadays and it can provide you with a world of benefits. You can enjoy a lot of convenience and they are also a one-time investment that can lead to huge cost savings in the long run.
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