Owning a house is great, but if you’re looking to upgrade yours a little bit in terms of tech, you’ve come to the right place. With so many different gadgets and knickknacks on the market, it’s easy to get lost in it all and lose track of what you were looking for in the first place. Whether you want to increase security in your house or make life easier in general, there is a gadget for it. So let’s take a look at some great smart home gadgets to modernize your house in a flash.
Smart Lock
For better security, you might want to invest in a smart lock. Instead of losing keys or sharing them, your phone becomes the “key” to your house. This way, you’ll have more control over who comes in and when. Not to mention, it’s convenient too – you’ll be able to create temporary virtual keys for guests who will arrive at prearranged times, or just buzz them in whenever they arrive. You even have the option to look on the app for a full log of recent visitors.
Video Doorbell
Another security addition to your home would be a video doorbell that connects to an app on your phone. There are also versions that can work with Alexa and will send alerts to Echo devices that allow you to hear and speak to visitors completely hands-free. Additionally, this gadget can send alerts to your smartphone when any motion is detected or when someone presses the doorbell, allowing you to monitor your house from anywhere.
Robotic Vacuum
One item that really makes you feel like your living in the future is having a robot do all the vacuuming in the house. The most famous one is the iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum. With a three-stage cleaning system and an app on your phone, you’ll be able to control the vacuum from anywhere and get notifications when the job is complete.
Smart Thermostat
One thing that seems to evade you no matter what you do is getting the perfect temperature in the house. Whatever you do, it’s either too hot or too cold in different rooms! The solution to this common problem is, of course, a smart thermostat. Connected to Wi-Fi, it has smart sensors that keep your home at the perfect temp depending on occupancy and the time of day. Aside from making your house extremely comfortable, it’ll also save you loads of money in the long run by reducing unnecessary use of energy.
Robotic Lawnmower
If you can get a robotic vacuum, why not get a robotic lawnmower as well? While they aren’t cheap, robotic lawnmowers can save you a lot of work by mowing and trimming your lawn. With GPS and Wi-Fi radios, the lawnmower works with an app that allows you to control it from anywhere. It’ll even alert you about what it’s currently doing and if anyone tries taking it from your property.
Smart Clock
Keep your phone out of the room at night. Instead, get a smart clock to make sure you have what you need to get a good night’s sleep. Smart clocks can include touchscreens along with all kinds of customizable things. It’ll also show the weather and other data if you’d like it to!