Current Technology
Introduction
Smart homes are the future of home automation. With the right technology, you can control everything from your thermostat to your lighting system by voice command. Here’s a look at some of the best smart home gadgets you can use in your home today:
Nest Thermostat
A thermostat is a device that controls the temperature of a room. The Nest Thermostat, developed by the company Nest Labs, is one of the most popular smart thermostats on the market today. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to adjust your home’s temperature automatically based on what you’ve set as your desired temperature and when you’re not home to adjust it manually in case something has changed since then.
One of its most obvious benefits: it saves money! If you turn down heat when no one is around, for example, or turn up heat during peak hours when everyone else wants to stay at home (which happens more often than not), this will save energy by lowering overall usage over time without any effort from yourself—which means less money spent on heating bills each month! This also makes sense because after all these years we’ve come to expect our environment conditions with little regard for whether or not they match our own preferences; now there’s an easy way out thanks to AI technology like Nest Thermostats.”
Amazon Echo
The Amazon Echo is a smart speaker that you can use to control your home and listen to music. It uses voice recognition technology, so it works in the same way as Siri or Google Assistant. You can ask it questions, play music through the speakers, set timers and alarms, read audiobooks aloud and more!
The main difference between this device and other smart speakers is that it has an always-on listening feature—so even when its screen is off (or locked), it will still respond if you say “Alexa” or “Amazon.” The Echo also has several base stations around your house so you don’t have to be within range of its built-in microphone when using this device; however, these are optional depending on whether they’re already installed elsewhere within your home (like in another room) or if they’re being added later on due directly after purchasing one today!
Philips Hue Lightbulbs
Philips Hue light bulbs are smart lights that allow you to control the color and brightness of your lights from your phone. You can set up a schedule, turn on and off automatically, or even set up a routine—all with the touch of a button.
To get started with Philips Hue, you’ll need an app for iOS or Android that allows you to connect the bulb to your Wi-Fi network. Once connected, you can use its smartphone app or remote control to change its settings.
Philips Wake-Up Light
The Philips Wake-Up Light is a great way to wake up in the morning. You can set it to play your favorite music and gradually increase the brightness of the light when you get ready, which helps you feel more awake. The alarm can also be set to go off at a certain time of day, making it much easier than trying to find your phone or wristband on silent after taking a shower before work.
Nixplay Digital Photo Frame
The Nixplay Digital Photo Frame is a great way to display your favorite photos. It has a 7″ HD touchscreen and can play music, as well as show you the weather or have reminders at the top of your screen.
The Nixplay Digital Photo Frame is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa, so you can easily control it with voice commands through these devices. The built-in battery gives you portability without sacrificing function or quality; simply charge up when needed!
Roomba Vacuum Cleaner
A Roomba vacuum cleaner is a great choice for anyone who wants to keep their home clean, but doesn’t want to do it themselves. It’s smart technology that cleans the floor automatically and is more efficient than a human being. The robot will go around your house while following the programmed schedule, so you can set it up and forget about it until you need to use it again (or if there’s an accident).
It’s also easy to use: simply place your dirty items in its bin and press start on your remote control device! No bending down or struggling with heavy furniture like old-fashioned vacuums require—this one just goes around cleaning everything up as it goes along.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus
The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a high-performance streaming device that combines the power of 4K Ultra HD and HDR support with a microSD slot, HDMI port, Wi-Fi, USB port and more. The stick connects to your TV via an HDMI cable and works with all major streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.
The Roku Streaming Stick Plus supports Dolby Vision as well as Dolby Atmos audio enhancement for immersive surround sound from compatible games or movies on your computer or smartphone.
Lenovo Smart Display
Lenovo Smart Display is a screen with a built-in Google Assistant. To use it, you need to plug it into your home Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The 10-inch HD touchscreen has two speakers and a 5-megapixel camera on its back. It also has 8GB of storage for storing all your favorite apps, games and music files (MP3s).
Sonos Beam Soundbar
Sonos Beam Soundbar is a wireless subwoofer and soundbar that connects directly to your TV. It has Alexa support, so you can use the voice control feature to play music from Spotify or Amazon Prime Music on your TV. The dynamic bass port allows for deeper bass than other models in its class and ensures accurate reproduction of dialogue from movies with clear dialogues.
The built-in microphone also allows you to control volume, mute/unmute/skip tracks and adjust equalizer settings with just your voice!
Are you ready to make your home smart?
Smart home technology is easy to use. It can help you save money, time and energy by making your life easier.
You’ll be able to save on utility costs by reducing the amount of electricity used in your home. You’ll also see savings on maintenance costs and upkeep of appliances like heaters and blenders.
The smart home offers new ways for you to enjoy a better lifestyle at home — including being safer due to access control features (this means no one will be able to just walk in without setting off an alarm). And because it connects with other devices around the house from anywhere via Wi-Fi connection, you can control everything from anywhere. Smart homes are the future of home automation. With the right technology, you can control everything from your thermostat to your lighting system by voice command.
Conclusion
As we’ve seen, there are many ways to make your home smarter. One of the best ways is to start with small changes such as adding an Alexa speaker or a Nest thermostat to your living space. Then, once you’ve got that down pat, move on to adding smart lights, speakers and other devices. With each step along the way, you’ll be able to save money on monthly bills while making it easier for yourself and your family members to get things done around their homes.