Introduction

Smart homes are all the rage these days, and for good reason. With a few smart home gadgets, you can automate and manage your home from anywhere using an app on your phone. This means no more fumbling around trying to find light switches or wondering if you left the door unlocked when coming in late at night. If you’re ready to take control of your home with ease, here’s our guide to some of our favorite smart devices:

Amazon Alexa

Amazon Alexa is a voice assistant that can do many things, like answer questions and play music. But it also has some smart home integrations that make it easy to control the devices in your home from anywhere.

Alexa works with many popular smart home devices including Nest thermostats, Philips Hue lights and Samsung SmartThings hubs–and its list of partners continues to grow. You can use Alexa on Amazon’s own Echo speakers as well as third-party products like the Google Home or Sonos One speakers (if you don’t want an Echo). If you have one of those devices at home but not an Echo speaker itself yet, here are six more reasons why they’re worth buying:

Google Home

Google Home is a voice-activated speaker that you can use to play music, get information and control smart devices around your home. It’s powered by Google Assistant, which has more than 5,000 actions.

Nest thermostat

The Nest thermostat is a smart thermostat that learns your behavior and adjusts itself to your needs. It can be controlled via the Nest app, or with voice using Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri. The device also has a beautiful design that will look great anywhere in your home.

Nest’s app shows you how much energy you’ve saved by using the device over time – so if you’re not seeing any savings yet (or even if you are), there’s no need to worry! This product isn’t one size fits all: there are multiple versions of this gadget available depending on what kind of heating system is installed in your home (gas vs electric).

Smart bulbs

Smart bulbs are a great way to automate your home. They can be controlled by voice or smartphone, and they’re perfect for creating mood lighting. Plus, they’ll help you save money on your electricity bill by automatically turning off when it’s dark and turning on when it’s light (or vice versa).

A smart bulb that works with Amazon Alexa costs about $30; one that works with Google Home costs about $15-$20 more than that depending on which brand of bulb you choose.

Smart plugs and switches

Smart plugs and switches are small devices that allow you to control your home appliances remotely. They work with a variety of devices, including lights, fans, heaters and more. You can use them with your smartphone or a smart speaker.

Smart plugs have become more popular recently as more people start using them in their homes. They’re easy to install and they’re compatible with most electrical outlets around the house–you don’t need any special wiring or tools to get started!

Smart locks

Smart locks are a great way to make sure you’re always in control of your home. They allow you to remotely unlock and lock your door, set up a virtual key system and even get smart locks that work with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. You can use the lock with an app on your phone or even with a keypad if those things aren’t available for some reason!

Smart security cameras

Security cameras are a great way to keep an eye on your home while you’re away, especially if you have pets. If you have young kids, an important parenting tip is that security cameras are necessary to keep an eye on what they are up to. They’re affordable and easy to install, and they can be used both inside and outside the house. Security cameras are also useful for monitoring children or elderly relatives who may need caregiving assistance when no one is around.

Smart garage door opener

A smart garage door opener can be controlled by smartphone and voice. Not only will it open when you are on your way home, but it can also close when you leave the house or get a notification from your phone. It’s perfect for those who like to keep things simple and don’t want to have to remember how many times they need to hit their garage door button before leaving in order for them not to be locked out of their house later that night!

Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition

The Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition is a child-friendly version of its predecessor, the Amazon Echo Dot. This smart home gadget comes with kid-friendly features like parental controls and a colorful case that you can customize with stickers. It also comes with a yearlong subscription to FreeTime Unlimited–a service that offers over 10,000 books and games for kids ages 3-8 years old. The subscription costs $2 per month after the first year (but if you’re already an Amazon Prime member, it will be included in your membership).

The best part about this device? It teaches children about technology while making them feel included in your family’s daily life!

With these smart home gadgets, you can automate your home with ease.

You can save money, make your life easier and have fun with these smart home gadgets. They also help you stay in touch with family and friends.

• Smart thermostats: These devices learn your daily routine so they can adjust the temperature automatically to save energy or even monitor if someone is home or not.
• Security cameras: You can keep an eye on what’s happening at home while you’re away, whether it’s a package arriving or kids playing outside — even if they’re upstairs!
• Robot vacuum cleaners: They’ll clean up after themselves while you do other things around the house (or take a nap).

Conclusion

The future is here, and it’s going to change the way we live for the better. With these 10 smart home gadgets, you can automate your home with ease. If you’re not sure where to start with your own smart home project, check out our guide on choosing a smart speaker or another helpful post!