Gadgets That Make Your Home Smarter
If mind-blowing technology and the latest gadgets get your juices flowing, your home no doubt reflects this – particularly where smart home devices are concerned. But if you didn’t get the tech toys you wanted for Christmas, here are some “must have’s” in 2018, according to the experts who review new products:
•Programmable robot room vacuums that allow you to map where your robot cleans and doesn’t to avoid messes caused by haphazard movement
•Lawn-mowing robots, taking the indoor room robot vacuum to the great outdoors for effortless lawn care
•Smart automatic litter box that connects to your home sewage system and uses a conveyor belt to remove waste and liquids
•Smart home delivery padlock that connects to the Internet and enables secure delivery of packages through a locked box; uses built-in scanner for delivery personnel
•Wi-Fi pause button, which enables you to control the use of screen time – is perfect for parents looking to limit their kids’ Internet use
• Touchscreen deadbolt door lock, eliminating the need for house keys and can be integrated with other smart home systems
•Levitating smart camera that can hover and rotate 360 degrees above its base when movement is detected and begin automatically recording
• Security camera with night vision so you can view any activity in your house, day or night, and push-to-talk capabilities all via an app
•Garage door alert, which can be critical to home security since this is one of the easiest access points for intruders; lets you know when your garage door is breached
•Smart baby rocking cradle allows you to remotely change the motion and vibrations, as well as the music and sounds, using your mobile device
These are just a few of the myriad of new tech products available on the market today. They may not necessarily increase your home value but they can make your life easier, more secure, or simply more fun.