Smart Home 101: 9 Ways to Make Your Home Smart
Making your house a smart home is not as difficult as it sounds. If you are looking for a way to turn your home into a smart home, you should start with the basics. It’s a matter of identifying the smart home appliances you can get, and finding the right ways to use them. Smart […]
Making your house a smart home is not as difficult as it sounds. If you are looking for a way to turn your home into a smart home, you should start with the basics. It’s a matter of identifying the smart home appliances you can get, and finding the right ways to use them.
Smart home technology has really hit its stride over the last few years. It is almost impossible to go to a big box store without finding a smart home gadget that could help you save energy, clean your house, or keep an eye on your family members. But, to really harness the power of smart home technology, you need to plan and put together your smart home with a solid plan. The following 10 tips will help you make your home smart.
1.Amazon Echo 4th Generation
Amazon took a big step forward in the smart home market with the introduction of the Echo, a wireless speaker that can also be used as a hands-free personal assistant. It can play music, read the news, tell you sports scores, and order items from Amazon.com just by listening to your voice. When combined with other smart home devices, including smart thermostats, smart lighting, smart locks, smart cameras, and smart smoke detectors, the Echo is also a smart hub that is capable of controlling most of the devices connected to it.
2.Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation
Google’s smart speaker with a 10-inch HD screen. It can show you your calendar, weather, and control your smart home, as well as stream video and music. It also comes with YouTube, Google Photos, Gmail, Google Maps, and Duo pre-installed. The Google Nest Hub features a 10-inch HD screen that automatically adjusts to the perfect brightness for any lighting conditions, making it easy to read when you wake up or before you head to bed. It’s built with Google Assistant, which allows you to set reminders, get answers, stream music, and much more with just the sound of your voice. It is also compatible with all of the Google Assistant and Google Home devices—so you can make your home a smart home.
3.Arlo Ultra 4K Security Camera
The Arlo Ultra is a top-of-the-line security camera featuring a ring of LED lights that is easily visible during the day and night. The Arlo Ultra has a built-in siren that will scare away intruders. This indoor/outdoor camera sends notifications to your phone when it detects activity, like when someone walks up to your front door. Use it to keep tabs on your home—and check in on your furry friends. The Arlo Ultra is the first wire-free camera that is 100% weatherproof and works over Wi-Fi. Our weatherproof cameras are well suited for outdoor use and are the only cameras able to capture stunning night vision images in complete darkness.
4.The Ecobee 4 Smart Thermostat
The Ecobee 4 Smart Thermostat is the easiest way to stay comfortable and save energy. This Wi-Fi thermostat works with Amazon Alexa to ensure you’re always comfortable and never wasting energy. Your Ecobee Smart Thermostat works with your home’s heating and cooling system to keep you comfortable and reduce energy costs, all while staying within your comfort settings.
5.Yeelight Smart LED Bulb
Unlike other smart light bulbs, the Yeelight Smart LED Bulb can be easily controlled by a smartphone. The Yeelight Smart LED Bulb is compatible with both Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa. The Yeelight app has a variety of lighting effects, including the ability to make your house look like a disco. The Yeelight Smart LED Bulb is an LED bulb that can be controlled by a smartphone using an app. It can replicate colors and be used for different purposes such as light therapy.
6.August Smart Lock Pro
The August Smart Lock Pro is the next generation of the best-selling August Smart Lock. With new features and capabilities, it’s the smartest way to lock and unlock your front door. This product is a Bluetooth smart lock for the front door with a touchscreen keypad. The August Smart Lock Pro the newest and best smart lock for your home that works with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit, so you can control it using voice commands. It also remembers the last device you used so you can lock and unlock your door from anywhere, and it also can automatically unlock your door for trusted people as they approach.
7.Anova Precision Cooker
Say hello to the world’s most precise cooking tool. Anova Precision Cooker gives you complete control over your kitchen, helping you cook food to perfection every time. Precision Cooker uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to combine an app with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Precision Cooker is a game changer for sous vide, allowing you to cook with precision, or even set it up before you leave for work so your food is ready when you get home. If you are looking for a kitchen device that will help you make restaurant-quality dishes at home, this is the perfect smart cooking tool for you. The Anova Precision Cooker is a Wi-Fi enabled device that helps you cook deliciously moist and tender meats, seafood and vegetables without using any oils, fats or sugars.
8.Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI
Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI is a robotic vacuum cleaner that is made for people who do not have a lot of time cleaning their houses. It comes with a virtual wall so you can restrict the robot to a certain area of your house. The robot works by itself so you can use it to clean your house while you are away or doing other things. It features a combination of suction and sweeping, and has built-in sensors that allow it to go around and under objects, and around obstacles. It can even avoid stairs and drop-offs, so you don’t have to worry about it falling down the stairs and landing in a heap. The Deebot Ozmo T8 is easy to use and maintain and can be controlled via a mobile app, so you can schedule cleanings, choose from multiple cleaning modes, and receive alerts when it’s finished.
9.Smart Sleep Number 360 Bed
A smart bed that helps you sleep your best, and wakes you up gently. It’s the ultimate sleep solution for restless sleepers. It’s the only bed with SleepIQ technology. A Smart Sleep Number 360 bed can automatically adjust the ideal level of firmness and support during your sleep, based on how you move and your desired comfort setting. Whether you prefer a soft, medium, or firm bed, a Sleep Number 360 bed will be adjusted to your ideal level of comfort, while still allowing you to change the settings at any time. This innovative bed features SleepIQ technology that automatically adjusts to provide a personalized level of comfort. Using an app, you can control the settings from anywhere and track your progress over time.
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Tech & Gadgets, MaviGadget
Arthur writes for the MaviGadget Journal, testing the gadgets that promise to change your day and reporting honestly on the ones that actually do.
