16 Must-Have Products to Make Your Home Smarter Right Now
What it is: A voice-powered assistant
What it does: The Echo acts like Siri mixed with HAL. Aside from answering questions and playing music, the Echo also integrates with other smart devices around the home, enabling you to control them via simple voice command.
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What it is: A digital photo frame
What it does: The EO1 allows you to display art from the Internet and integrates with your phone so you can change art dynamically. It also makes a point of offering no distractions to detract from the artwork.
What it is: A door lock
What it does: Ditch the keys with this smart lock, which allows you to use your smartphone to enter and exit your house.
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What it is: An air monitor
What it does: Eve tracks temperature, air quality and humidity inside your home, sending updates to your phone or iPad via Bluetooth. https://www.elgato.com/en/eve
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What it is: A home security system
What it does: This system combines a motion detector, smart plug and camera with sensors and alarms that allow for remote monitoring.
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What it is: A video camera
What it does: From the maker’s of the wildly popular Nest thermostat, the Nest Cam offers secure HD video monitoring that you can stream to your phone and set to send you alerts.
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What it is: A flower pot monitor
What it does: Stick this device in a pot with a plant, and it will send you updates on the soil moisture, fertilizer and temperature. Then it will tell you what to change in order to optimize growth.
Parrot
What it is: A battery for your smoke alarm and carbon dioxide monitor
What it does: Rather than buying a smart smoke alarm, this one upgrades the one you have. Replace the existing 9V battery with the Roost and receive emergency alerts on your smartphone if it detects anything.
Roost
What it is: A controller for your sprinklers
What it does: Skydrop uses weather predictions to water your garden only when necessary. It integrates with your phone or any web browser to be controlled from anywhere, and can be set up in just minutes.
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What it is: An air conditioner
What it does: Aros studies your location, schedule, budget and how often you use it to ensure maximum comfort and to save you money on your electricity bills.
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What it is: A yoga mat
What it does: Smartmat says it detects your position and alignment on the mat and alerts you if your pose is off. It integrates with your tablet to provide personalized yoga lessons.
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What it is: A GPS tracker
What it does: The Tagg tracks your pet's rest and activity, monitors their location via GPS, and protects them from extreme temperatures by alerting you if they get too hot or too cold.
Tagg
What it is: A sleep tracker and aide
What it does: The mattress cover monitors your sleep, tracks bed temperature, and integrates with other smart items in your home.
Luna
What it is: A light bulb and speaker
What it does: The LED lightbulb has a built-in AirPlay speaker, providing wireless lighting and audio throughout your home.
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What it is: A high-end baby monitor
What it does: In addition to audio and video monitoring via your smart phone, this monitor lets you remotely talk to your baby or control soothing lights and sounds.
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What it is: An outlet adapter
What it does: Plug any non-smart appliance into a Zuli adapter and the appliance instantly becomes smarter. The adapter connects to your phone and learns your habits, so that, for example, the temperature adjusts and your music and lights turn on when you walk into a room.
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