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The concept of “smart home”, which originated in the works of science fiction writers, finally came to life. Many modern “smart” devices really seem to have come down from the pages of science fiction novels. Some of these useful gadgets are still luxury, while others are quite affordable and can make your life easier now with sacrificenow. This review of devices for the “smart home” covers a wide range of devices designed for any budget and any lifestyle. Therefore, it does not matter whether you are looking for some simple gadget (like a keychain that helps you find lost keys) or if you want to stuff your whole house with the latest technical innovations. Have a look and choose from some these best home automation ideas.
August Smart Lock
Smart locks are very convenient – using your smartphone, you can let the dog walker in when you are on vacation, or unlock the door of the house right from the car so you don’t have to bother with the lock while carrying full bags of food.
iRobot Roomba
Being one of the first devices that proclaimed the beginning of the era of “smart homes”, Roomba automatic vacuum cleaner has become a cult icon for a long time, and its popularity is well deserved.
Chamberlain Garage Opener
Like August Smart Lock, this unusually quiet “smart” lock for garage doors allows you to open and close them from anywhere. You no longer have to think about whether you left the garage unlocked – you can always check it.
Sentri Monitoring System
If you are interested in a home security system with a touch screen, pay attention to this new product from Sentri. By the way, it is compatible with devices such as Nest Thermostat and Philips Hue.
Petnet Smartfeeder
With this gadget, caring owners will be able to monitor the pet’s diet, determine the portion sizes and receive notifications directly on their iPhone. Unfortunately, the Petnet Smartfeeder application is not compatible with the Android OS.
Canary Home Security
A wide-angle lens, night vision and audio recording features allow you to look after your home from anywhere in the world. This gadget even monitors air quality and temperature! Yes, and it looks cool.
Nest Thermostat
This gadget not only looks more attractive than a conventional thermostat, but also has a number of additional functions, such as auto-programming (eliminates the need to delve into the settings of the device) and automatic shutdown (reduces energy consumption in the absence of the owner).
Triby Connected Speaker
Record messages for family members, receive phone calls via speakerphone, send graffiti and messages from your smartphone using this cute fridge magnet.
RainMachine Irrigation Controller
What “smart home” does without an automated lawn watering system? Save money and water with this irrigation system with weather forecast monitoring function.
Eero WiFi System
Most devices designed for “smart home” will not work without a reliable WiFi-connection. Eero is a smart multi-point WiFi distribution system capable of providing reliable wireless connections in every corner of even the largest home.
