Smart home devices of all kinds have come a long way in the past few years. You can now find smart versions of pretty much every home device you can think of, including thermostats, light bulbs, plugs and switches, locks, and doorbell cameras. If you’re looking to upgrade the inside or exterior of your home with a few smart home devices, check out this list to see which ones you should buy right now.
Ring Smart Lighting System
The Ring Smart Lighting System lets you create a network of motion-based security lights for the outside of your home. These lights include floodlights, spotlights, and ring beams to provide optimal coverage of your property—making it easy to see what’s happening around your house at night. The best part is that each light is self-contained and can be installed quickly, without drilling into walls or wiring. The lights connect directly to your existing wireless network, so you can configure and control them from your phone or tablet.
Ezviz DB1C Wi-Fi Video Doorbell
The DB1C Wi-Fi Video Doorbell is an affordable smart doorbell that delivers sharp HD video with a wide viewing angle. It comes with built-in motion detection, motion zones, and facial detection without the need for a subscription. The cloud video recording lets you view your recordings from anywhere, while a built-in 1,200 mAh battery allows for up to six months on standby and two hours of recording on a full charge. The Ezviz DB1C is powered by Windows 10 IoT Core and supports a slew of smart devices — like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Logitech Harmony, and IFTTT — so you can rely on voice control to interact with anyone at your front door from anywhere in the world!
Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
The Amazon Echo is your smart assistant and home automation hub, which can help you with everything from creating a grocery list to streaming music. The new round speaker design has a richer sound quality that fills the room, and is easier to pick up from anywhere in the room. The fourth-generation Amazon Echo comes with a bunch of new features, including a microphone array that can hear you even when music is playing.
