Smart speakers, smart TVs, smart thermostats, smart alarm clocks and many more smart home devices are the perfect addition to any home, and they make great tech gifts too. I have compiled up the best of the best, so all you have to do is scroll throu...
I can say that this is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to branch into smart home tech.
Simply plug it into an outlet and you can control any device—lamps, fans, curling irons—from your iPhone anytime, anywhere, with the Apple Home app or by us...
Wemo Smart Home | Belkin US
I particularly like this because it’s tiny. In a two-plug outlet, it won’t block the other plug spot, which can happen with some models. Plus, the app is intuitive and simple, so anyone can use it.
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini
I love this device because it can be powered by batteries, so I don’t have to hard-wire it to my home. Plus, it works with both iPhones and Androids.
Doorbell Cameras - Wireless & Wired ...
I like these cameras because it can send me alerts when they pick up motion or unusual sounds, and they allow me to speak directly through the cameras’ microphones to scare away intruders. They also work with Google and Amazon’s Alexa instead of just...
Nest Indoor & Outdoor Smart Security Cameras
What I most like: The Ecobee can tell me if the air quality in is poor, making it particularly great for anyone with allergies or breathing conditions. One quick glance at this smart thermostat and I’ll know if it’s time to pull out the air purifier!
Smart Thermostat Premium
What’s my pet doing all day while I’m away? I will know for sure with the Furbo Dog Camera. Livestreaming video lets me watch my pet’s every move on my phone and receive alerts when there’s barking, so I can try to figure out what my pet’s fussing ab...
Furbo
The Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator does way more than simply keep out food cold. It allows me to create shopping lists, order groceries, share schedules and send messages to my family members—all from the large touchscreen on the fridge door. We can...
Samsung Family Hub™️ | Samsung US | Samsung USA
I love this particular smart vacuum because of its dependability. Many smart vacuums tend to glitch (unpairing themselves from Wi-Fi, deleting themselves from the app, etc.), but I can rely on the Roomba to work when I need it to.
iRobot Roomba E5 (5150) Robot Vacuum Wi-Fi
The LG Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Front Load Washer is the laundry machine I’ve been dreaming about. It not only connects to my phone for those handy alerts, but it also has AI to analyze your loads and wash them properly. That means if my clothes are a lit...
Front Load Washing Machines with LG ThinQ | LG PH
The Moen Flo will gives me peace of mind, as well as saves me loads of cash and grief, in case a pipe bursts, a tub leaks or my basement gets flooded during a storm. It send me an alert as soon as it senses a problem and automatically shut off the wa...
The Flo Shutoff - Smart Water Monitor
The Lockly Secure Pro has an attractive, sleek design and a multitude of ways to unlock it. While many smart locks have only a keypad and app combo, I can use a PIN code, fingerprint, key or the app to lock the deadbolt of the Lockly. I can also lock...
Wi-Fi Smart Lock | Lockly Secure Pro | Lockly®
I can program the Philips Hue light bulbs to go off or dim at certain times to save energy. With the app, I can also change the bulbs’ brightness and color (there are 16 million color choices!) whenever I like and even use my bedside lamp to wake me ...