The Best Smart Home Devices
Looking to add some extra functionality to your smart home setup? Check out our list of the best smart home gadgets for 2019! Most of these products work with Alexa or Google Assistant, so you can control devices with your voice. Plus, we’ve included the Aukey Smart Plug, which gives any device you plug in smart features. ..
With so many connected devices available on the market, it can be hard to know what to get your tech-savvy friend. But now there are a lot of affordable options available, so you can start your smart home journey or complete the technology load home of your dreams. ..
Here is the list of the Best Smarts Home devices
This Echo Dot has a smart LED watch built into its face. However, this seemingly simple addition adds a ton of functionality to the Echo Dot, making it an even better smart device. It can be used as a home companion, with features like voice control and music playback that are not found on other smart devices.
The Echo Dot with Clock is a great addition to the Echo family. It has a clock screen and can also show the current temperature. It also has an ambient sensor that automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness based on the surrounding ambient lighting. The Echo Dot with Clock costs $10 more than the Echo Dot, but it’s worth it for anyone who wants to know the time without having to ask Alexa. ..
Sonos One
Our recommendation for the best smart speaker is the Sonos One. It’s compact enough to fit in most areas of your phone. It offers excellent audio quality superior to many other smart speakers out there. When properly tuned to your room’s acoustics – which requires the iOS app – the sound is fantastic, with punchy bass and crisp highs. Unfortunately, the Android app lacks TruePlay tuning (Sonos hasn’t said if it’s in the works), but the speakers should still sound admirable. It is also compatible with various streaming services, including major ones like Spotify and Pandora.
The Sonos One is a great speaker for those looking to add a multi-room audio setup to their home. It’s convenient to use as well, as it integrates well with Sonos soundbars. Plus, the One supports Alexa and Google Assistant, so you don’t have to worry about choosing one voice assistant over the other.
Arlo Q
1080p Arlo Q camera has excellent quality video both day and night, has accurate motion detection sensors and flexible scheduling feature. Best of all, though, you get a week of video storage for free, so you can review your footage several days in case you missed something or need to double check for some other reason.
The Arlo Q camera is not waterproof, but it is the best camera to monitor the interior of your house or apartment. If you want to store videos for a longer period, consider subscribing to one of Arlo’s cloud storage plans.
The Nest Audio and HomePod mini are both great options for audio devices. The Nest Audio has good bass tones while the HomePod mini sounds balanced. Both options are great for audio lovers who want an easy-to-use device that will do the job well.
Ecobee SmartTermostat
The Ecobee5 SmartThermostat is a great addition to your home. It has Alexa features, a touchscreen interface, and a remote sensor that helps ensure every room in your home is properly heated or cooled. The speaker is also great for playing music from Alexa features and Spotify integration. The remote sensor has a longer battery life and better range as well.
The Ecobee is one of the best home devices you can buy, and our top pick of all the best smart thermostats. It has great audio quality, but its Alexa capabilities can’t compare to those of the Echo Dot. ..
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Philips Hue White A19 Starter Kit
The Philips Hue White starter kit includes two bulbs and a hub to connect them to others home devices. Although you cannot change the colors of these lamps, you can adjust the brightness (up to 800 lumens), and add up to 50 for a single hub. Philips bulbs also work with a wide range of home systems including Alexa, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, Google Home, and Nest.
Philips Hue lights also have an app, Philips Hue Sync, which allows users to sync their smart bulbs with multimedia content on their Mac or Windows PC. For example, you can set your lights to flash and change color in time with music, video and movies playing on your computer. Users can also modify the color schemes and themes as per their tastes. For $30 more, you can upgrade your starter kit to include 4 bulbs instead of 2.
Nest Hub (2nd generation)
The Nest Hub is our favorite Google smart display because it has a large 7-inch screen that is perfect for most rooms in the house. The size also makes it work well as a digital photo frame, and you can configure it up to extract photos of friends and family from your Google Photos library. The Nest Hub also has a smart algorithm that automatically uses the best photos, avoiding the blurry ones. As you might expect, you can also use the screen to watch YouTube, Netflix, and other streaming services.
Nest’s new smart display is great for places where you want to keep your privacy more. If you place it next to your bed, the Nest Hub also has a sensor that can track your sleep patterns if you choose to participate.
August Smart Wi-Fi Lock
The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is a compact and easy-to-use lock that looks less obvious on your door. It also has built-in Wi-Fi, so you can skip the August Connect bridge to link your padlock to yours.
August Pro is still the perfect choice for anyone looking for an easy installation process, features like DoorSense (which lets you know if your door has been left open) and compatibility with all major home systems, from Alexa to Google Assistant to Xfinity. Plus, August Wi-Fi lets you keep your existing bolt keys.
Wyze Cam V3
Security cameras are a great way to keep an eye on your property, catch pirates on the porch, or just keep an eye on your pet while you’re out and about. Our favorite is the Wyze Cam V3 for its wide range of features along with its affordable price. Plus, thanks to its IP65 waterproof rating, it can be used indoors or outdoors and has color night vision capable of recording night video in color.
The Nest Cam Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera is a new model that sends alerts to your phone whenever it detects sound or movement. You can also customize motion detection zones that allow you to adjust the sensitivity you want. The camera also offers 24/7 continuous video recording, which you can store via a 32GB microSD card (not included).
Wemo WiFi Smart Plug
The Wemo WiFi Smart Plug is one of the best home devices. It’s more compact than competing options, even its predecessor, the Wemo Mini. And while it doesn’t have power monitoring like some other smart plugs, the Wemo WiFi Smart Plug works with all major smart assistants. ..
This smart plug has a physical switch, so if you don’t want to use your voice or an app to turn your device on or off, click the switch in Wemo. It also has a smart Away mode. What can make it look like you’re home even when you’re not lighting a lamp intermittently.
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Best Smart Home Devices: A Comprehensive List
