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Smart Home Essentials for the Modern Family
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items Upgrade your home with these must-have smart devices that enhance security, save time, and make life easier. Great if you’re a busy parent, remote worker, or just love what technology can do in 2025; these picks are perfect for creating a more connec...
A smart display with Alexa Voice Control, video calling, and entertainment features. Ideal for hands-free kitchen help, checking security cameras, or keeping the family connected.
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Smart lighting with customizable colors and brightness. Control them via voice, schedule routines, or set ambiance for family movie nights!
Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit
A Google Assistant-powered display that integrates with Nest cameras, providing home automation controls, and doubles as a digital frame.
Google Nest Hub Max
Enhance your home security with this high definition video doorbell. Features motion-detection, two-way audio, and night vision.
Ring Video Doorbell 2 Pro
Add this wireless home security system with 2K HDR video, color night vision, and AI-powered motion detection. No subscription required for basic cloud storage!
Arlo Pro 4 Wireless Security
Save on energy bills with this AI thermostat that will adjust temperature based on occupancy of your home and external weather conditions.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control
This will learn your temperature preferences and adjust automatically, optimizing your energy efficiency!
Google Nest Learning Thermostat
Not only budget-friendly, but has a fingerprint and keypad smart lock with auto-lock and app control all while ensuring your home is safe when you aren’t there!
Wyze Lock Bolt
In 2025, you can make any appliance smart! Use these WiFi plugs to control lights, coffee makers, or fans through an app or voice assistant.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug
Your new central brain of your smart home, allowing you to connect and control multiple devices across different brands.
Samsung SmartThings Hub
Upgrade your smart vacuum with obstacle-detection, self-emptying capability, and deep cleaning technology. Perfect for pet owners!
Roomba® j7+ Self- Emptying Robot Vacuum
Vacuum and mop combo with AI-powered mopping and cleaning schedules for hands-free floor care! Great for busy or on-the-go parents who love a tidy home.
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum
This smart sous vide machine cooks restaurant-quality meals at home with your WiFi through an app you control!
Anova Precision® Cooker
The new multi-cooker with app connectivity to schedule your meals, pressure cook, and much more!
Instant Pot® Pro™ Plus 6QT Smart WiFi
Sync customizable LED lights with music, smart assistant, or routines for ambiance control in your kids’ bedroom or entertainment areas of your home.
Govee Smart WiFi LED Strip Lights
Control and monitor your garage door remotely, ensuring it’s never left open accidentally.
Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Door Opener
Get yourself this self-heating mug that maintains your drink’s perfect temperature through an app on your phone!
Ember Smart Mug 2
Easier than ever to track your body composition, sync with your fitness app, and provide health insights for the whole family with this smart scale.
Eufy Smart Scale P2 Pro
This premium Dolby Atmos soundbar with Alexa and Google Assistant will immerse the entire family in entertainment, while providing smart home control!
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Turn your phone into a keyless entry system, granting access to guests and monitoring door activity from anywhere!
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock