The smart home device gets sophisticated as we go further into the digital age, making life easier and more connected. This year, the trend does not stop but brings many innovative gadgets to help make life at home more convenient, secure, and energy efficient. Here are the top smart home devices that you should consider for your living space this year.
Smart speakers will continue to be at the heart of smart home ecosystems. The new crop of offerings from Amazon, Google, and Apple is wiser than before; the voice recognition is better, the sound quality more enhanced and the integrations with other smart devices much smoother.
Amazon Echo (4th Gen): With better sound and an incorporated Zigbee hub, it can also directly control a wide array of smart devices.
Google Nest Audio: Known for excellent sound performance, it comes with an intuitive control center for smart homes via integration with Google Assistant.
Apple HomePod mini: Advanced sound delivery and deep integration with Apple's ecosystem allow it to fit nicely with the best for Apple users.
The smart thermostat has expanded further in feature rich devices that will help save energy bills while ensuring comfort remains at bay in your home.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control: Best known for adjusting the temperature in the home, it also integrates well with Amazon Alexa for voice control and other smart home functions.
Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen): It is known for learning to create schedules and preferences to optimize heating and cooling while saving energy.
Honeywell Home T9: Offers multiroom sensors and geofencing so that your home is the right temperature every time you're there.
The smart lighting systems are a good way to create ambiance and make one's home more energy efficient.
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance: Across a huge gamut of colors for your personification of the moment — it can be controlled through an app or voice assistant.
LIFX Color A19: Smacking with bright colors, very easy to use, and does not require any hub, integrating directly into your Wi-Fi.
Nanoleaf Shapes: Modular light panels capable of being set up in different shapes and controlled by touch, app, or voice — joining the array of gadgets to mix into a room.
Security will always be an area of key interest to smart home owners, and the latest devices ensure maximum protection and peace of mind.
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2: Advanced motion detection, high-definition video feed, and two-way audio keep you connected with your home's front door anywhere in the world.
Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera: It can capture footage in 2K video resolution with color night vision and features a built-in spotlight — everything you want for security in a home.
SimpliSafe Home Security System: A solid and easy to install system that allows for entry sensors, motion detectors, and professional monitoring.
Boost your home's security and convenience with keyless entry and remote access locks for your home door.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock: Attaches with ease to your existing deadbolt with auto lock, remote access, and integration into multiple smart home systems.
Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt: That pairs with Amazon Key for in home delivery and has native Wi-Fi for remote access and monitoring.
Yale Assure Lock SL: Sleek, key-free, and touchscreen — this lock works with a variety of smart home platforms to provide both security and convenience.
Make life easy and enjoyable in the kitchen to the laundry room.
Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator: This smart fridge has a touchscreen through which you can manage groceries, stream music, and even take peeks inside your fridge without opening the door.
LG ThinQ Washing Machine: It offers not only distant control and monitoring but also AI that optimizes washing cycles based on the loads.
iRobot Roomba i7+: This robot vacuum will not only clean your floors but also empty its own dustbin for a really handsfree cleaning experience.
Smart plugs are the easiest route to turn anything into smart.
TP Link Kasa Smart Plug: It enables control of appliances via an app or voice assistant, has scheduling, and energy monitoring.
Amazon Smart Plug: Small, easy to install and operate; it works well with Alexa for voice control of devices plugged into it.
Wemo Mini Smart Plug: Its compact design and robust functionality make it a great choice for automating electronic devices in your home.
To keep all these devices in check, a smart home hub becomes very useful in controlling the devices centrally and automating them.
Samsung SmartThings Hub: User-friendly device supporting a huge accumulation of devices and protocols, therefore being one of the most flexible hubs.
Amazon Echo Show 10: Hybrid smart speaker, smart display, and hub places an incredibly competent product into customers' hands.
Google Nest Hub Max: Offer a big screen for video calling and smart home control, and it goes deep into integration with Google's ecosystem.