I have seen tons of products getting hype only to end up in my trash because they were merely a gimmick. In this new era of technology, when everything is so advanced and complicated, finding the right smart home gadgets is a challenge, but not today.
Today, I will be unveiling one of the best smart home devices that actually makes your home smart. They range from a smart thermostat (for homes with toddlers) to pods that will give you a reminder when you are just leaving for the grocery store and about to forget something. Sounds great? Yes? Let’s hop into the details.
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EcoBee Smart Thermostat
The fifth generation of this EcoBee offers everything that I liked about its predecessor, the Ecobee4, including Alexa integration, a nice touchscreen interface, and a remote sensor that helps ensure all of your house’s rooms are adequately heated or cooled.
However, the most recent version includes a stronger speaker, allowing you to play music to make your children go back to sleep, all of Alexa’s functions, and Spotify integration.
The remote sensor has a longer battery life as well as a greater range. In terms of music quality, it can’t compete with the Echo Dot or other Alexa speakers, but the Ecobee is a brilliant way to equip a room with Alexa without bringing in another smart speaker.
Just keep in mind that this device will need reliable internet to work seamlessly. I have Xfinity Internet at home for the thermostat as well as the other smart home devices. It is one of the best ISPs in my zip because of its reliable internet speeds and bilingual customer service at teléfonos de Xfinity en español, (which I, as a Hispanic American, find pretty convenient).
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Amazon Echo Spot (with Clock)
This is a unique (but fundamentally smart and functional) alarm clock – Echo Spot with a compact touchscreen display that shows a clock, customized as analog or digital. Although it might seem that it’s just a clock, this little feature adds a ton of versatility to the Echo Spot, making it an even greater smart home device.
I wish and hope other smart home firms would follow Amazon’s lead and make this tiny yet significant improvement to their gadgets.
The Echo Spot with a nifty clock display can show you more than just the time; it can also show you the current temperature, music names, and mind-boggling arithmetic equation answers. It serves as a timer too. Although not a sensor, its display can dim automatically at night for a comfortable viewing experience.
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Chamberlain MyQ
This will be your savior for late-night parking when you are hurrying to just go to your bed after a long day. The Chamberlain MyQ is one of the best smart garage gate openers and is definitely a one-stop solution.
It comes with a garage door sensor as well as a hub that connects to your Wi-Fi network. When you use your smartphone to submit a command, it is transmitted to the hub, which then sends it to the sensor that operates your garage door. It might have sounded complicated, but it is really simple to use.
The MyQ app, which is available for both Android and iOS smartphones, allows you to check whether your door is open and then remotely close it or open it.
According to Chamberlain, MyQ will function with most models of garage door openers manufactured after 1993 that include standard safety sensors. Compatibility-wise, it works with Samsung SmartThings, Nest, and more. This might just end the need for manually unlocking your garage door or getting out of the car to do the needful.
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WeMo WiFi Smart Plug
If you want to automate your home WiFi, get this smart WiFi plug. I have tested it thoroughly and I am glad I found it.
The WeMo WiFi Smart Plug, which costs $25 (that might be slightly expensive for a WiFi plug, but it’s worth it), is more compact than what most competitors are offering today, including its predecessor, the WeMo Mini. While it lacks energy monitoring like some other smart plugs, the WeMo WiFi Smart Plug is compatible with all major smart assistants.
If you don’t want to use your voice or an app to turn your appliance on or off, you could just flick the switch on the WeMo. It also includes an ingenious Away mode, which, by sporadically turning on a bulb, might make it appear as if you’re at home even when you’re not.
All in all, it’s one of the best smart home gadgets that I think you should add to your home.
Last but not the least, if you want to explore more about the smart home accessories, I suggest checking out this subreddit that helps you making your smart home gadgets actually smart.
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