SMART HOME TOOLS & TIPS Smart Device
What is it?
Popular brands Google Home, Apple HomePod, Amazon Alexa, EchoDot, JBL Harman/ Kardon
Convenience Factor
Price range
Speakers
A Smart Speaker is a voiceactivated device that allows you to make commands that work with other apps and services you have. Think of it as your voice-operated remote control.
Let them handle your to-do lists, $25-$400 shopping lists, and synchronize the home experience. Speakers range in size and capabilities, but most all have the ability to act as a virtual assistant.
Smoke Detectors
Unlike your regular smoke Ring Alarm, Onelink, Nest, detector, a smart smoke detector Leeo, Halo+, Xenon, Roost can detect the type of threat Battery 2.0, Kidde through color-coded lighting, voice alerts and even notify you on your phone while it’s happening.
Many of these smoke detectors have built-in capabilities to connect with smart speakers.
Door Bell and Locks
These two products can often be purchased together. Smart doorbells are enabled with a camera for you to view guests at your front door from an app and let them in when you are away.
Ring, Runzea, Remo, Nest, Arlo, Kwikset, Vivitar, Lockly, Schlage, Yale and Tacklife.
Many of these smart security $50-$700 systems can connect with your smart speaker. Features include keyless entry, passcode and fingerprint scanning. This is a perfect tool for homeowner’s who rent out vacation homes.
Thermostat A digital thermostat that is Ecobee, Emerson, Semsibo connected to your heating source. Sky, Honeywell Home, This can be programmed using Wi- Nest, Lux/Geo Fi and can be controlled from your smart device.
Most smart thermostats have room $35-$500 sensors to balance the temperature throughout your home. Control your home temp from anywhere on your mobile device. Smart thermostats allow you to save on your heating and cooling costs.
Appliances
Traditional appliances just got smarter. Appliances like smart fridges now have the capability to create virtual shopping lists when you’re running low on certain items and glass panels or cameras to show what’s inside.
Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Bosch, iRobot, Frigidaire, CAfe
Most all of these types of fridges can connect with a smart speaker. With smart ovens, you can now preheat your oven from your phone. Left the house and forgot to turn the stove off? No problem! Do it from your phone. You will receive alerts if there is something wrong with your appliances such as if you forgot to close the freezer door, or if your baking timer has gone off.
$200- $17,000 (ranges from toaster ovens to high-end refrigerators)
Light Bulbs
Some bulbs require a smart speaker such as Alexa, Apple HomePod, or Google Home but others can just be controlled from an app on your smartphone. Light bulbs include features such as changing colors, voice activation, dim settings, motion sensors and even sync with your music!
Popular brands include Phillips, Kasa, Yeelight, Konxie, Berennis, Teckin, Axtee, and more.
Control your home lighting from anywhere and never come home to a dark house. Smart bulbs are designed to be energy efficient and can help reduce your light bill. They also have a longer lifespan.
$6-$150
$30-$300