Do you want to make your home smarter? The number of smart home products that can be found in the market is growing rapidly. Today, you can find a horde of devices that let you control your thermostat, lighting and security system from your smartphone or make your jobs easier for you like food processors, speakers etc. You have the freedom to select your favorite gadgets to make an intelligent abode and also for simplifying things for yourself. Here is a list of 6 gadgets that every house should have:
1. Best Smart Home Hub
If you own a wide array of smart home gadgets, you have to have a central hub that allows you to integrate and control them from one source. Samsung SmartThings hub is one such excellent option that can be used with a variety of devices and also comes with battery backup. In addition, Samsung will be integrating it with its new 4K TV in 2016 so you don’t need to worry about plugging in another gadget.
2. Best Food Processor
Don’t you wish you had something that could make it easy for you to whip a meal? That’s exactly what a food processor does and the Cuisinart Custom 14-cup food processor is just the right choice. This one is worth it and is one of the most basic models that come with a single bowl and on and pulse buttons, but it can knead, chop and slice better than any other machine. It offers great value and performance and is priced under $300. It is also easy to clean and has a smart design.
3. Best Video Monitor
This camera is the third generation of the great Dropcam and it can shoot videos in 1080p. You can see almost anywhere thanks to the device’s swiveling and magnetic base. It also boasts sharp night vision, two-way audio and a powerful digital zoom. You can also integrate the Nest Cam with other smart home products if you wish.
4. Best Light Bulb
Depending on where you are, the Alba Smart LED light bulbs by Stack are ready to react. The bulbs can turn the light on and off as they use embedded motion sensors for detecting when you are in the room. There is also an ambient light sensor inside that changes the light automatically from a harder white to a softer white.
5. Best Smart Garage Door Opener
Whether you are trying to navigate the dark suburban street or worried about toppling over your kids’ toys or garbage cans, it can get really dangerous and awkward to search for and reach the elusive garage door opener. With the Chamberlain garage door opener, this hassle is eliminated because all you have to do is touch your device’s screen and the door will be opened or close from anywhere.
6. Best Smart Thermostat
ECOBEE3’s thermostats have become immensely popular, not just due to their slick touchscreen interface, but also because they ensure that all the rooms in the house are being properly heated or cooled. A small wireless sensor is kept in a room that’s chilly and the heat will be kept on until the thermostat detects that it has been warmed enough.