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The Automated Home: 20 Smart Devices That Actually Solve Problems
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items I used to think "smart home" tech was just an expensive gimmick for tech nerds until I started using it to solve actual daily headaches. From panicking in the car wondering if I left the hair straightener on, to getting locked out in the rain, or com...
I used to drive halfway to work and have a full panic attack wondering if I left my hair straightener or the iron on. I plugged them into these smart plugs, and now I can check my phone from anywhere and cut the power instantly. It’s the cheapest pea...
Tapo P100 | Mini Smart Wi-Fi Socket | TP-Link Indonesia
Getting locked out in the rain because I forgot my house keys was the absolute last straw for me. This lock lets me open my front door with just my thumbprint in one second. You can even generate temporary access codes for pet sitters or family membe...
Smart Door Lock
A hidden pipe leak under my kitchen sink once warped my entire floor and cost thousands to fix. I bought a pack of these tiny sensors and tossed them under every sink and behind the washing machine. If even a drop of water touches them, an alarm goes...
L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector and Cable
With pets constantly shedding, I was sweeping the floors every single day and hating it. I scheduled this robot to run every morning while I'm at work. It maps the house, dodges furniture, and empties its own dustbin. Coming home to spotless floors e...
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The amount of times I’ve gotten into bed and thought, "Did I close the garage door?" is embarrassing. Installing this took 15 minutes, and now I can see exactly if the door is open or closed right from my phone, and shut it from under the covers.
Smart Garage Door Opener
My winter heating bills were out of control because I was heating an empty house. This thermostat learns your schedule and drops the temp when you leave, then warms the house up right before you get home. It literally paid for itself in energy saving...
T9 Smart Room Sensors
I had a few Amazon packages go missing from my porch, which drove me crazy. This doorbell camera sends a specific alert to my phone the exact second a delivery driver drops a box off, and I can talk to whoever is at the door even if I'm across the co...
Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi | 5MP HD Smart ...
I have an older, "dumb" air conditioning unit in my apartment and hated coming home to a boiling hot room in the summer. This tiny hub connects to Wi-Fi and blasts infrared signals to turn on the AC from my phone while I'm still on the train heading ...
Smart Ir
I always ruined Thanksgiving turkeys or expensive steaks by overcooking them because I was terrified they were raw inside. You leave this probe in the meat in the oven, go sit on the couch, and your phone alarms you the exact second it hits the perfe...
The NEW Wi-Fi Meat Thermometer - First Impressions ...
Waking up to a blaring alarm clock in a pitch-black room makes me miserable. I clipped this little robot onto my existing curtain rod, and it automatically slides the curtains open at 7:00 AM. Waking up naturally to actual sunlight completely changed...
SwitchBot Automatic Curtain Opener
Getting stuck at work late always made me feel incredibly guilty because my cat's dinner time was delayed. Now I can dispense food right from my phone and watch her eat through the built-in camera. You can even record a voice message calling them to ...
Smart Pet Feeder Lite Version - BARDI Smarthome Indonesia
I rent my place and didn't want to pay for a massive, expensive security system. These little peel-and-stick sensors go on my windows and back door. If anyone opens them while the system is armed, a siren goes off and I get a priority text message. S...
Jual Magnetic Contact Metal Door Sensor Alarm ...
Harsh white lights in the evening were destroying my sleep schedule. I swapped my bedroom lamps with these smart bulbs. They automatically transition from bright cool light during work hours to a dim, warm amber glow at 8 PM to prep my brain for slee...
How lighting affects mood: Harness circadian ...
A regular smoke detector is useless if it goes off and you aren't home to hear it. This smart alarm will instantly ping your phone and tell you exactly which room the smoke is in. It’s an absolute essential if you leave pets at home during the day.
Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
My allergies were terrible, and I never knew if the air in my house was actually clean. This purifier has a laser sensor; the second I start cooking or open a dusty window, it detects the bad air quality, kicks into high gear automatically, and sends...
Alexa Smart Air Quality Monitor, Works with Alexa / Echo. ...
Getting up for a glass of water at 2 AM usually meant stubbing my toe in the dark or blinding myself with the hallway light. These smart strips stick under the bed frame and emit a very dim, warm glow only when my feet hit the floor, then turn off au...
Vansky Motion Sensor Bed Light Warm Glow
I wanted smart lights in my living room but changing 6 different ceiling bulbs was too expensive. I just replaced the wall switch with this instead. Now the entire room's lighting is voice-controlled via Alexa, and it works flawlessly even in older h...
Smart Switch No Neutral Required
I love walking into a house that already smells amazing. Before I leave the office, I open the app and turn this diffuser on. By the time I walk through my front door, the whole living room smells like fresh eucalyptus and lavender. It holds enough w...
Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser with App Control
I needed a way to check on my dog while I was out without spending hundreds on a camera system. This little camera sits on my bookshelf, and I can swipe on my phone screen to physically rotate the lens 360 degrees to scan the entire room. The night v...
Kasa 1080p Indoor Pan/Tilt Wired Security Camera
When you're breading chicken or your hands are covered in grease, the last thing you want to do is touch a trash can lid. I just say "Open Can," and the lid pops up automatically. It sounds crazy, but it is hands-down the most utilized gadget in my e...
Voice Activated Trash Can