How will it sound if we say that you could connect all the devices that you owe, use, monitor and control to the Internet? Doesn’t it sound exciting?
Well, yes not just computers and smartphones, but you can connect just everything right from the clocks, lights, doors, speakers, bells, cameras to refrigerators, windows, hot water heaters, appliances, cooking utensils this automation ecosystem covers up you all.
These devices could communicate, send information and can process the information in the right manner. Well, Internet of Things (IoT) has made it possible for us that plays the key role and is one of the fundamental components that had modified the ecosystem of home automation and smart homes.
How does Home Automation work?
With Home Automation you can successfully robotize the ability to control items around the house, from television to door bells, by just pushing a button, or maybe through a simple voice command.
Now, if you intend to set up a lamp to make it turn on and off at your whim, well, it may seem quite impractical but , it can be accomplished with a simple and reasonable cost structure and yes, it is relatively efficient plus is quite easy to use. However, in the case of advanced surveillance cameras, it requires a more serious investment of time and money.
Numerous smart home product categories allow you to control everything from lights and temperature to locks and security in your home. Here we present the best devices that can help your day-to-day.
Ecobee3 Smart WiFi Thermostat
Despite the fame enjoyed by Nest Learning Thermostat in the arena of smart home technology, the Ecobee3 Smart WiFi ThermoStat still comes around as a superior and stylish device that allows you to control the electrical appliances remotely with intelligent mechanics. It’s not just monitors home temperature from one spot, but checks distinctive sensors that are operating there in the multiple devices.
Philips Hue
It is a just the ideal tool in the arena of smart lighting plus it works quite well and delivers the excellent semblance of the colors.
Now people don’t really need a smartphone app in order to alter the colors of the lights, however, the Philips Hue device adjusts the mood of the room in an easier and brilliant manner.
But this requires you to make a huge investment. Meanwhile, you ardently want to try on adjustable lighting, while spending a reasonable amount, so here Cree Connected LED Bulb can come as a rescue. With this automated luminous model get the bulbs operated via your smartphone and yes, it conserves the energy with a good level.
Nest Protect
Every home needs smoke alarms; however, they seemingly go off at the most awkward times. Fortunately, Nest created a sophisticated and a reliable product that is named as Nest Protect, an industrial-grade smoke sensor. This home alarm, first of its kind, can be silenced using your phone and, so you don’t need to run around in order to mute it.
Apart from doing a great job, this connected smoke and carbon monoxide detector looks quite great and appealing than the gray plastic chunk on your ceiling, which is a brownie point.
It gauges potential dangers and instantly alerts in case of any trouble. In case, while you are out of the home, and things go awry, it immediately sends alerts to your phone.
Amazon Echo
Technically, Amazon Echo is a Bluetooth speaker; however, you are not certain to buy this device with a sole intent to play music. Rather, it works best as a Siri or Google Now for your home.
This digital assistant can update you about the weather, crawls the Web for random info, play some music, set alarms or reminders, adjust the growing number of other smart home devices and a lot more, just as you request.
Since its launch in late last year, Amazon has done an excellent job of updating and improving the Echo. Amazingly, this device is simple to use and operate, which is an add-on concisely, it is a device to look forward to.
Sonos Play: 1
If you’re fond of music, then this wireless system is really impressive. With it, you can play anything anywhere, be it your kitchen, living room, bedrooms, rooftop deck, just anywhere.
Very much about music, this entry-level device in the Sonos family of WiFi sound systems offers great performance for its relatively diminutive size. Also, like other Sonos devices, it can easily stream music from Spotify, Google Play Music, Pandora, Sirius XM, Amazon Prime Music, and other major music players. A Sonos’ app is required for executing the same, however.
This model allows hooking up and syncing with other Sonos devices. So, if ever you considered building such a home audio system, this is where you must begin.
Nest Cam Outdoor
Essentially, this is just the same camera as its prominent indoor model with identical features; however, this comes with a weatherproof enclosure and power cord.
It uses Wi-Fi to send a full-time video signal (up to 1080p) that can be monitored via the Web or mobile apps. Also, it offers alerts for motion (in zones set by you) or audio.
When you pay for the Nest Aware subscription, you get days of video stored online that turn into clips that can be watched by you exactly in the way you desire.
Belkin WeMo Switch
With Belkin WeMo Switch devices you never have to worry in case something left unplugged, while you are outdoors. What they do is they just plug into an existing AC outlet, connect to your WiFi network, and enable you to turn on or off whatever’s plugged into them via a corresponding app.
Even though this app can be fussy at times, but once got past that you will find endless opportunities for governing all the related home-automation activities, especially with a service like IFTTT.
In case it appears that a device is consuming too much energy, then you could have it shut down automatically once it hits a certain cost for the day.
Roomba 980
This is the newest model in the series of robust semi-autonomous vacuums, being the smartest of them all. It is hugely expensive; however, it is certainly of great help.
Once you set the device, it will automatically start cleaning at particular times, no matter you are near it or not. It has its own tidy way of doing the sterilization, though often it charmingly bashes itself into a post.
August Smart Lock
August Smart Lock enables you to control a door lock remotely. This Smack Lock isn’t too tough to install and looks good despite its thickness.
Using this device, you can have your door open, and it even unlocks it for you, without you touching even a thing, hence, enter your home without pressing the doorbells.
If you choose to purchase August’s Connect accessory or use a compatible hub, it allows you to dictate the Smart Lock to let enter certain people into the house, even in your absence.
June Intelligent Oven
This smart counter top oven boasts off a string of high-tech features comprising of Wi-Fi, a camera, and artificial intelligence that enables it to weigh, monitor and cook as per your wish without requiring any input from your end.
You just have to pop in whatever you want to eat, wait until the oven asks if the food is, actually, according to its insights, plus it astutely deciphers the manners that is required to be entailed while cooking, and for the it manages it all on its own. The results are superb for fish, meat, vegetables, and even Eggo waffles.
With this interesting list of gadgets at your disposal, you must be geared up to experience the joy of having a smart home. It’s time to make your home intelligent and your life better. Get set go!
