4 Smart home Devices that are actually Worth it
Smart home technology, also often referred to as home automation, provides homeowners security, comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency by allowing them to control intelligent devices, usually by a smart home app on their smartphone or other networked devices.
As smart technology advances at exponential speeds, it’s becoming more affordable and convenient for homes. From smart light bulbs that help us sleep and save money, to Bluetooth door lock systems. But not all gadgets are worth the investment, so we compiled a list of the most useful smart home gadgets that are worth it.
Amazon Echo
The Amazon Echo is a cylindrical product about the shape and size of a flower vase; it is designed for you to speak to it, and ask it questions and give commands. And inside it is artificial intelligence (AI) called “Alexa” who responds and takes actions at your command.
Amazon’s Alexa-controlled Echo, now in its second generation and with several derivative versions available, continues to expand its music, smart-home, and digital-assistant abilities. It’s first a wireless speaker, but capable of much more. Using nothing but the sound of your voice, you can play music, search the Web, create to-do and shopping lists, shop online, get instant weather reports, and control popular smart-home products—all while your smartphone stays in your pocket
Sound quality on the Amazon Echo is crisp. So, every time Alexa speaks she’s clear, and the Echo’s seven-mic array means it always picks up when you call to her.
Ecobee Thermostat
The Ecobee Thermostat is not your typical thermostat. It can learn your comings and goings to keep your heating bills down. It is compatible with all types of heating systems, including electric, gas, forced air, heat pump, radiant, oil, hot water, and solar. It can also work with your air conditioning system. You can also set up the app on your Smartphone so that you can turn the heat and AC up and down even when you aren’t home. Over time, the system will start to recognize your daily routine. It will start turning your heat on and off without you having to do a thing. By installing this little gadget in your home, you can save hundreds of dollars each year on your heating and cooling bill.
Phillips Hue Smart Lighting
Phillips Smart light bulbs can be controlled from anywhere. You can program them and connect them to an app on your phone. This is perfect if you are away from home a lot if you are away on vacation or you want to set them to turn on at a particular time, so you don’t have to walk into a dark house. It’s perfect to sync them all together, so your home never looks like there isn’t anyone there.
Also, the smart light bulbs can be programmed to dim without the need of actual dimming light bulbs. This way you can always control the amount of light in a room, which is perfect for conserving energy in the early evenings, as well as still finding the perfect mood lighting.
NetGear Arlo Q
This neat and compact IP camera from Netgear offers all the essential features you’d expect from a wireless security camera – Full HD picture quality, motion detection, a slick companion app – plus a few extras. The basic 7-day cloud recording service is free, which is a unique and attractive bonus, and the camera’s design is a cut above the entry-level competition. This camera’s compact and crisp white form will help it blend into the background, especially when mounted on a white ceiling or wall, but the smart symmetrical design is not unattractive in its own right.
The 130-degree lens is wide enough to take in the whole room if you position the camera well and if you want to see detail and recognize faces. The Arlo also includes a microphone for sensing sound and a tiny speaker for two-way communication.
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