Technology is definitely evolving much faster than we can keep up with. Although our era does not see flying cars ruling the roads, we are definitely on the way. Technology used to be prominent only in the work aspect of our lives and is becoming essential in our homes as well. While smart phones are already a norm, get started on upgrading your home too. Here are 4 devices to get started on your smart home!
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Amazon Echo
The Amazon Echo has a simple build that can fool you into thinking it is but a simple Bluetooth speaker. However, beyond its minimalistic built is its Siri-like feature. It gives you the latest weather update, helps you check on anything you want answered, gets some music playing when you want, set alarms and even controls other smart home items. This is just the tip of the iceberg, though. Compared to the previous Echo, Amazon’s upgrades are definitely impressive and you’ll definitely see it for yourself if you ever decide to get one!
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August Smart Lock
Mechanical keys and locks might soon be a thing of the past as smart locks have now entered the scene. Despite its bulky appearance, the August Smart Lock dominates the industry, beating out other similar gadgets– it simply goes over your existing deadbolt rather than going through the hassle of changing your lock entirely. This item has also certainly gained popularity among AirBnB users as many property owners have used this to let guests into their home even while they are away. How cool is it to know you can control the locks on your door without ever having to touch it, right?
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Nest Dropcam
Security is perhaps the top reason why smart home devices are on the rise. One of our main concerns is wanting to see what happens all the time in our home; whether it’s what the kids are doing when we’re away or to alert you of forced entry by uninvited guests. One of the best video monitoring cameras of today is Nest’s Dropcam. Not only can it shoot in 720p to 1080p, but it can also shoot at a wide angle thanks to its magnetic, swiveling base. Other outstanding features include two-way audio, powerful digital zoom and sharp night vision. It also allows you to connect with other smart home gadgets. Connect the Nest Dropcam to preferably other Nest products for maximum performance.
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Belkin Wemo Smart Slow Cooker
Despite the introduction of notable smart home devices, it seems that smart kitchen ware is still something we don’t see a lot of. Belkin seems set on changing this as they recently came out with its first smart slow cooker, Belkin’s Crock Pot. Although it may still be years before we get to actually tell a slow cooker to cook something, Belkin was able to give us a crock pot that we can control with our smartphone from anywhere. Some of the features included changing cooking time, adjusting temperature, calculating cooking time, and even sending us reminders. This means more perfect meals waiting for you!
