So, you are planning to make your home a smart house. You are
not alone, because analysts predict that the smart home devices are going to
reach $107 billion by the year 2023. But where do we begin? There are lots of
devices available for different brands, and this can be an overwhelming
experience for beginners.
Sean Seshadri is going to
share with you four devices that you need to have to make your home smarter.
Let’s begin.
Voice assistant:-
The first smart device you need to get is a voice assistant
which will help you to control the other smart devices you have in your home
using just your voice. There are various choices to go for like the Amazon Echo speaker that has an
Amazon virtual assistant known as Alexa. This product is ideal as it can work
with other products you purchase. Since you can use simple commands on Alexa,
it is easy to set alarms, order pizza, and even perform Google searches by
inputting voice commands.
You can alternatively go for other smart speakers in the echo
family. If you want to go for one that has a screen and where you can read song
lyrics and make video calls, go for the Echo Spot or Echo Show. For other
products that are not in the Amazon family, you can get Google Home Mini.
A Lock
Sean Seshadri likes the fact that you don't have to keep looking
for your keys if your home has a smart lock. A smart lock can be installed in
minutes, and it gives you the peace of mind anytime you leave or get back home.
When you purchase the August Smart Lock, it will sense
if you are home or far away and determine if to keep the door open or closed.
For instance, when you go 300 meters away from home, it will
ensure that your doors are locked. However, when you get to the door, the door
will unlock itself. You can also go for the Nest x Yale lock that has a
keyless touchscreen deadbolt that locks or unlocks the door from anywhere. It
can also create passcodes and manage the access of the home by guests and
family members.
Smart security camera:-
When you invest in a smart home camera, you will be able to see
who is at the door before you even get off the sofa set. Most smart models
allow you to see what is happening around your house through an app. Most
providers will allow motion alerts and two-way radio on their cameras.
One popular brand in the smart home market is Nest which
provides cameras for both outdoor and indoor use. For instance, the Nest Cam Indoor has a speaker
and a magnetic stand for you to talk to someone when you are far away.
Although the Netgear Arlo Pro 2 is expensive,
it will give you a 3-second look-back feature that can show you a trigger of an
event. Since the device has a rechargeable battery, the replaceable power
sources are affordable.
A thermostat:-
Don't be alarmed to discover that some people do not think much
about their heating and cooling system. You can have a smart home thermostat to
make the climate controls more adaptive to what you like. If you use the Nest
Learning Thermostat, it will pick up your habits after a week and program it
for you. For instance, when your home is empty, it will switch to an eco mode
to save on energy.
You can also go for a smart thermostat device like Ecobee4 which
has room sensors and a Follow-Me feature that allows it to detect where people
are and adapt to offer the best environment.
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