The Future of Smart Homes: 5 Gadgets You Need to Know About

Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular, offering owners not only convenience, but also significant resource savings. Today we will look at five gadgets that are already capable of transforming your home and making it more functional and safe.

1. Smart thermostats: savings and comfort
Nest Learning Thermostat (third generation)

This thermostat not only controls the temperature in your home, but also learns your preferences and automatically adjusts the operating mode, which can save up to 15% on heating and cooling costs.

• Features: Automatic learning of user preferences, remote control via app, compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants.
• Specifications: 480x480 display, Wi-Fi support, humidity, light and presence measurement.
• Price: About $249.

2. Voice Assistants: Effortless Home Control
Amazon Echo (4th Generation)

Voice assistants like Amazon Echo let you control your lighting, climate control, security, and home appliances with your voice. With Alexa, you can start your coffee maker without getting out of bed.

• Functions: Control smart devices, play music, create schedules, answer questions.
• Specifications: AZ1 Neural Edge processor, 3.0" speaker, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.
• Price: About $99.99.

3. Smart Locks: New Level of Security
August Smart Lock Pro

August Smart Lock Pro lets you lock and unlock your doors with your smartphone. You can grant temporary access to guests or check if your door is locked when you're away from home.

• Features: Automatic locking/unlocking, remote control via smartphone, voice command support via Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit.
• Specifications: Compatible with most cylinder locks, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (via Connect Bridge).
• Price: About $229.

4. Intelligent Lighting: Setting the Atmosphere

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit

Philips Hue lets you control your lighting via your smartphone or voice assistant, changing the brightness and color of the light depending on your mood or time of day.

• Features: Control light color and brightness, schedule settings, compatible with voice assistants.
• Specs: 800 lumens, Zigbee and Bluetooth support, up to 16 million colors.
• Price: About $199.99 for a set of three lamps and a bridge.

5. Smart Home Appliances: Functionality and Convenience
Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator

Samsung Family Hub is a smart refrigerator that can suggest recipes based on the food you have, create shopping lists, and even play music.

• Features: Built-in cameras for viewing content, touchscreen and app controls, voice commands via Bixby.
• Specs: 21.5-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, SmartThings compatible.
• Price: Around $3,299.