7 Smart Home Devices to Enhance Your Lifestyle
Written by Jill Biggins Gerbracht
Are you seeking more convenience and efficiency at home? Advantage has curated a list of smart home gadgets designed to transform your living space. These devices blend innovation with functionality, making daily tasks seamless. All things considered, your values and wallet are going to dictate what type of smart home tech you try. Here are seven smart home devices that can make a difference in your home.
Smart Light Bulbs
When you jump in bed at night, you don’t want to get back up to turn the light off. And when you’re trying to ease into sleep, you may want your lights to feel dimmer and cozier. Smart bulbs solve both issues—plus allow you to program different times of the day to turn them on or off—through voice control or app selections.
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Hate vacuuming? Let a robot do the work for you. Robotic vacuum cleaners quietly and efficiently clean your floors while you focus on more important tasks. Sit back and relax while your vacuum does the work!
Flexible Portable Tablet Holder
Get comfortable while you watch your favorite shows with a flexible tablet holder that won’t tip over and holds your tablet at a comfortable viewing position. Hands-free viewing means hand and arm strain from holding your tablet is virtually eliminated. The adjustable legs offer stability on any kind of surface—flat or uneven.
Voice-activated Devices
Voice-activated devices like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home are great for older adults, especially those who have difficulty getting up and about. Combine them with smart-home devices, and you can use them to turn on lights, lock doors and open window shades. They also tell the time, give you the weather and inform you of the daily news.
Smart Diffuser
For those who enjoy an air freshener on demand or forget to blow out scented candles, a smart diffuser is the way to go. With the popular Pura device, you can use the app to select between two scents, schedule when the diffuser turns on and even adjust the intensity.
Smart Lock
If you don’t want to hide keys under a rock outside your house but need to let someone in when you can’t be home, a smart lock saves time and headaches. Never again worry about a pet sitter or friends who need to get in while you’re out.
Smart Thermostat
If you like coming home to a warm house but don’t feel like paying to keep an empty room toasty, consider a smart thermostat. Bonus: Depending on where you live, you might be eligible for an efficiency rebate.
