With an increasing inclination towards home innovation, people are augmenting their homes with tech-centric devices to get maximum facilities with less input. Moreover, connected devices are more practical and cost-effective at the same time.
Earlier, home automation devices were quite expensive and it was also a laborious task to install them. But nowadays, connected home devices are easy-to-install as they are so compact that you can even wrap them in a gift box.
So if you’re looking for a perfect gift for any tech-savvy homeowner, then these 10 smart gadgets will be highly appreciated by your loved ones.
# Link LED bulb
Link LED bulb is integrated with a microchip that wirelessly connects to internet-enabled Android and iOS smartphones or tablets. All thanks to its companion Wink app, the users can easily control the lighting of their home from anywhere in the world. Whether you want to turn the lights on/off or adjust its brightness, all can be handled with the smartphone app in just a few seconds.
Buy: $15
# Wemo light switch
WeMo light switch is designed to follow the same function as that of the traditional switch but via smartphone. Just install the WeMo light switch, hook it to the home’s Wi-Fi network and you’re all set to control light fixtures of your home. With the help of its WeMo app, you can easily manage home lighting with your smartphone.
Buy: $37
# Keen smart vents
These are app-enabled smart vents that can be opened and closed from your smartphone. You can also automate the temperature and pressure sensors of the device as per your preferences. The system is sufficient enough to automatically adjust the airflow on sensing too hot or cold temperature inside a particular room.
Buy: $85
# SkyBell Wi-Fi doorbell
See who’s there at your doorstep with this smart doorbell. SkyBell can be synced to any WiFi-enabled Android or iOS smartphone or tablet to know who is at your door no matter you’re at home, at work or on the go. Moreover, the device has a built-in motion sensor that triggers an alert even when a visitor does not press a button.
Buy: $150
# Honeywell smart thermostat
This smart device with a wide display screen knows about extreme indoor temperatures. It automatically stays up-to-date on local weather conditions, giving you the appropriate indoor temperature at the right time. Moreover, all the data is provided to you on your smartphone’s screen via its app.
Buy: $175
# Amazon echo
Wink collaborated Amazon Echo is now capable of controlling smart devices by just giving voice commands to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service. The new services will help you to switch on lamps, turn on fans or space heaters while reading your favorite novel without leaving the comfort of your couch.
Buy: $180
# Triby connected fridge magnet
This is a connected smart magnet that you can sync with your smartphone via Bluetooth or its companion app. It can handle various activities like texting, making free internet calls, etc. in the kitchen when your hands are damped. It also displays messages from your friends on a small screen. Besides all that, it even doubles as a Bluetooth speaker to pay your favorite tunes while cooking.
Buy: $199
# August smart lock
This smart lock can be attached to any of the existing deadbolts and works just like the other conventional smart locks present in the market. The August senses the virtual or digital keys on the Smartphone of the user via Bluetooth and then unlocks the door automatically. Moreover, its social features make it more attractive and different than the others
Buy: $200
# Green IQ smart garden hub
It is a weather-based water scheduling system that’s equipped with soil moisture sensors and has the ability to reach out and pull the latest weather forecast. This means the Hub controls watering scheduling in your garden based on current and forecasted weather. It is a great gift for a tech-savvy gardener.
Buy: $249
# iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 980 uses vSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping tech) for visual localization, iAdapt 2.0 navigation and smartphone synchronization together to map your home for better cleaning. It is also integrated with iAdapt Responsive Cleaning Technology and an array of new sensors, which enable the Roomba 980 to clean a full floor on its own.
Buy: $900
These were some of the idyllic gift ideas for smart home enthusiasts in your life. They’re surely going to thank you wholeheartedly for these practical gifts.
