You just closed on your new home and there’s a good amount of updating to do. In addition to the flooring updates, kitchen remodel, bathroom updates and exterior renovations, consider purchasing some Smart Home products to make your life easier. These products are affordable to most budgets and provide convenience for today’s busy lifestyles.
The August Smart Lock
Your smartphone is now a smart key—and more. Lock and unlock your door, create virtual keys for guests, and keep track of who comes and goes, all from your iOS or Android smartphone. No more fumbling for keys. Control access to your home with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit or your smartphone. Auto-unlocks your door as you approach and automatically locks your door after you enter. No more hiding keys under the mat with virtual keys, and the 24/7 activity log lets you know who opens you door and when. Your exterior door hardware stays the same. August Smart Lock replaces only the the interior of your standard deadbolt. Install yourself in minutes. $230.00
Belkin WeMo Switch Smart Plug
Get ready to control your stuff from anywhere. Plug something into a WeMo Switch, connect to your home wifi network and boom; you can control anything from the couch, the coffee shop, or on vacation using the free companion app on your smartphone. No subscription fees, no complicated hub. Turn things on and off, set schedules, and enjoy the peace-of-mind that comes from home automation the easy way. Randomize your lighting schedule so it appears you’re home when you’re not. Left something on? No problem…turn it off with your phone. Works with Amazon Alexa, Nest, Apple HomeKit and Android smartphones. $30.00
Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera
Plug-in-and-go security. See every detail 24/7. Alerts on your phone. See what you missed. Is everything ok at home? You’re not always around to see what’s going on. With Nest Cam Indoor, you can check in — even when you’re out. 24/7 live streaming. No dead batteries. And a versatile magnetic stand that lets you put it anywhere. Don’t want to miss a thing? With Nest Aware, you can get a special alert if Nest Cam sees a person and save 10 or 30 days of continuous video history in the cloud. Then speed through it in seconds and quickly find the moment you’re looking for in Sightline. $170.00
ECOVACS Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Stay on top of regular sweeping with this robotic vacuum cleaner. Cleans effectively with “direct suction” so human and pet hair is vacuumed up directly into the dust bin without tangling. It sweeps, vacuums and mops your floors, cleaning hard-to-reach areas and stuck-on mess. The strong motor cleans quietly. Long lasting battery provides up to 110 minutes of cleaning time. Best for hard floors, brushless design suction and soft rubber driving wheels protect your wood floor from scratches. Automatic docking, automatic charging and automatic daily cleaning require little human intervention. $180.00
Philips Hue Starter Kit
Enhance your home with soft white lighting that you can control remotely wherever you are. Control the lights in your home with your voice by connecting Philips Hue with Amazon Alexa. All you need to do is follow a few simple steps in the Alexa app to set it up. Once that’s done, you can switch on your Philips Hue lights when you arrive home with your hands full. Dim your Hue lights from the couch to watch a movie. Or turn off the lights when you’re going out – all without lifting a finger. Includes 2 bulbs and bridge device. Wake up feature. Specifically for Amazon Echo, Amazon Echo Dot or Amazon Tap. $70.00
Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker
Sometimes getting home for dinner on time just isn’t do-able. Now you can connect and cook with the flexibility to have dinner ready whenever you are. Using the Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker with WeMo-enabled technology, you can easily increase or decrease cooking time, turn the temperature up or down, switch the slow cooker to keep-warm mode or turn it completely off, all using the free WeMo app on your smart device! Simply sync your Smart Slow Cooker to the FREE WeMo app and you will have all-day access at your fingertips. Removable oval stoneware. 6-quart capacity, cool-touch handles and built-in cord storage. Dishwasher-safe stoneware and glass lid. $95.00