9 Smart Devices Any Techie Would Want to Bring Home in the Twenty-First Century
Today, more and more houses are equipped with different smart devices that make our lives easier. That’s why 5-Minute Crafts created a list of different products that can make your home more automated, safer, and interesting.
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1. WiFi dimmable smart bulb
Buy the WiFi dimmable smart bulb here.
Editor’s Pick
Choose different colors and modes of brightness with these smart bulbs. They can work with Alexa or Google Home. After you pair them with 2.4Ghz WiFi, your mobile phone will be able to connect and control the lights.
2. Wifi touch light switch
Buy the Wifi touch light switch here.
Editor’s Pick
Simply use the neatly designed touch switch to set the lighting in your house. It also works with Alexa or Google Home, which enables hands-free control. You can also turn on the lights remotely, even if you’re not at home.
3. Fingerprint door lock
Buy the fingerprint door lock here.
Editor’s Pick
With this item, you can unlock your house with just one touch. The lock also offers access via passcode, smartphone, card reader, and mechanical keys. It also keeps the log record and is waterproof.
4. Bedroom humidifier
Buy the bedroom humidifier here.
Editor’s Pick
This device works as a humidifier and an essential oil diffuser. Adjust the settings, regulate a different humidity mode for pets or plants with smart controls, and even schedule the time it needs to go on and off.
5. WiFi motor for blinds
Buy the WiFi motor for blinds here.
Editor’s Pick
You can raise or lower your blinds from wherever you are. It is easy to install and simple to operate, but before buying, check if the motor works with the types of blinds that you have in your house.
6. Smart plug
Buy the smart plug here.
Amazon’s Choice
With this plug, you can schedule lights, kitchen appliances, and other machines to work or stop working. You don’t need the smart hub for it to work, just the Alexa app that also offers voice control.
7. Smart speaker with a clock
Buy the smart speaker with a clock here.
Amazon’s Choice
The fourth-generation speaker with Alexa can be placed next to your bedside — it has an LED display on which you can set the time, alarm, and timer. It has voice control and you can call anyone hands-free.
8. WiFi waterproof outdoor double socket
Buy the WiFi waterproof outdoor double socket here.
Editor’s Pick
Control the socket via the SmartKnight app on your phone and turn on/off outside appliances, like lights or water. If you have Alexa or Google Assistant you can also adjust the settings with voice control.
9. WiFi universal remote
Buy the WiFi universal remote here.
Editor’s Pick
With this universal remote, you can control curtains, switches, TVs, AC, and more. If you add new devices, it will remember the new settings. It’s compatible with Alexa and for some devices with Google Assistant.