Ever thought how amazing it would be if all your home appliances could integrate and give you information? That’s not a dream or a science fiction it s called Internet of Things or IoT. Have you ever heard of home automation and smart homes? Home automation is about automating the ability to control home appliances from curtains to cooking utensils. Below is the list of the best smart home devices available in 2018.
List of the best smart home devices
There are already many smart home gadgets available at the market. These that we mention are the ones that we have tried and tested. Read the list and find out how smart your home is or how smart you want it to be.
Google Home
google home as one of the best smart home devices
Google home is a kind of smart speaker by Google company which lets you speak voice commands to interact with services through Google Assistant. You can control many of your smart home devices from different brands via Google Home. (Read more about Google home smart gadget.)
Amazon Echo controller
Amazon Echo controller as one of the best smart home devices
It’s mainly a Bluetooth speaker which is powered by Alexa – Amazon’s voice assistant. By Amazon Echo you can directly control some of the best smart home devices, you can also create IFTTT – If this then that, orders. So easily give voice commands and control your home gadgets.
Logitech Harmony Elite
Logitech Harmony Elite as one of the best smart home devices
If you are not a fan of voice commands and still prefer the old way of controlling – by a remote, then Logitech Harmony Elite is the best option for you. This remote is not just used to control your TV or stereo, it does a lot more than that. This is simply the most important reason why we count it as one of the best smart home devices. It connects with the included Harmony Home Hub to control other Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, or infrared devices in your house.
Philips Hue Bulbs
Philips Hue Bulbs as one of the best smart home devices
This bulb is completely wireless. with Philips Hue Bulbs you can control the intensity of light and also the color of it. It’s a little pricey but the brand is just very popular and trustworthy so you can be sure of its functionality. Another great feature of this product is that it works with systems like Alexa, IFTTT, Siri… .
Amazon Cloud Cam
Amazon Cloud Cam as one of the best smart home devices
amazon Cloud Cam is one of the best smart home devices of the year simply because of its amazing features. It stays connected 24/7. You will also get notifications when it identifies activity. The cam comes with night vision and can see in the dark and works with Alexa.
Ecobee4
ecobee4 as one of the best smart home devices
Echobee4 is one of the best smart thermostats. It has a responsive display and a built-in Amazon Alexa speaker. Most thermostats can only read the temperature in one place which leads to an uncomfortable situation in other rooms. However, Echobee4 is able to help manage hot and cold spots thanks to the room sensor it comes with. It’s interesting to know that you can also ask it to order groceries, or read you the news.
Anova Culinary Precision Cooker WiFi
Anova Culinary Precision Cooker WiFi as one of the best smart home devices
This device is a kind of immersion circulator which allows you to immerse your food which is sealed into a plastic bag in hot bath. It also enables you to control it from long distance through WiFi connection. Set your desired temperature and use its app which notifies keeps notifying you of the cooking process.
