Top 10 Smart Home Technology Gadgets For 2019

How would you feel if every gadget in your home; from your kitchen appliances and living room appliances to your bedroom devices and outdoor devices could connect to the internet, take your command, communicate and send you information? Can you tell me a more convenient world than this? We are living in the technology development golden age where we can all tap into high-tech luxury and functionality that was not possible years ago.

With tons of smart home technology gadgets available today home automation is made simple and our life is made more enjoyable and easier. To help you add peace of mind, comfort and convenience to your home and life, below are the top 10 smart home gadgets you can add to your home in 2019.

Ecobee4 Thermostat

When it comes to making your home cool or needs comfortably high temperature, the Ecobee4 Thermostat is one of the best smart home devices in its category. It comes with a 3.5 inches full-color LCD touchscreen display, in-built microphones, WEP security, speaker, in-built Alexa, and Wi-Fi. Also, it features multiple sensors from temperature and humidity to proximity and occupancy. The sensors of this modern gadget allow you to detect and reduce the spots that are cold or hot in the rooms of your home whether or not you are around.

Also, you can enable home and away mode, and also make schedules. The speaker built in this smart home technology gadget will also give you the opportunity to listen to your music tracks. It is compatible with IFTTT, Google Assistance, SmartThings, and Homekit.

Amazon Echo

At first sight of this Amazon Echo, what do you see? A normal, random speaker, right? But how do you think a random looking Bluetooth speaker like this has been able to hit more than 40,000 customer’s positive review? This means it is a smart modern gadget that does more than a regular Bluetooth speaker. The Amazon Echo smart home technology gadget that does not only play you your favorite jams but also listens to your voice command through Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant.

If you want to build an automated home as a starter, this smart home gadget is a perfect place to start from. Do you know why? It can connect with a lot of smart home devices. The modern gadget comes with audio input and output connector, one tweeter dual-band, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, one woofer, and far-fetched voice control technology. All these amazing features help to answer your questions, fill your room with amazing tunes from your favorite songs, recall and update your groceries, makes calls, set alarms for you and to mention a few. It is compatible with Android, iOS, and Fire OS.

Philips Hue

How awesome will it be to stay in command of the color and intensity of the light in your home? Out of many smart bulbs on the market, Philips Hue is the most flexible option. This smart home technology gadget works seamlessly with Siri, IFTTT, and Alexa to give a fast and quickest response to your command. This modern gadget comes with colored bulbs packed with 16 million colors that beautify your home by changing the atmosphere and look of the rooms.

With an app or your voice, you can have complete control over your schedules, brightness, colors, and bulbs. Additionally, this smart modern gadget has a versatile application as you can use it pendant lights, table lights, floor lights, ceiling fan, lights and in other areas of your home. With the voice control, different light options, timer set, custom scenes and 16 million colors this smart home technology gadget is indeed a must add to your home this year.

Nest Protect

Are you worried about your safety and that of your family? Then technology has brought to you a smart smoke alarm that can help you detect carbon monoxide and slow and fast fire. The Nest Protect Smart Alarm is available in two versions; battery and wired. The modern gadget comes with six AA lithium batteries, heat sensor, ambient light sensor, occupancy sensor, humidity sensor, two watts speaker, Split-Spectrum Sensor, and omnidirectional microphone.

This smart modern gadget tells you where the danger is using a friendly human voice. You can receive the alarms on your phone through the Nest app. Interesting, everyone in your family can be alerted wherever they are to know what is going on at home. Additionally, you can test all the devices in your home and also receive a message when the battery is running low.     

 TP-Link HS110

This is one of the reliable smart plugs out there. The Kasa Smart TP-Link HS110 is one of the smart home technologies and Wi-Fi plugs that can help you monitor and control your appliances. Once you have the Kasa Smart app on your smartphone, you can set scenes or schedules, and turn your plug on and off from anywhere. It is compatible with Microsoft Cortana, Google Assistance, and Alexa which allows you to control what the smart modern gadget does with voice.

With the app on your smartphone, you can monitor the amount of energy consumed by each device plugged to this smart home technology gadget. Interestingly, you can combine the devices in your home and group them for a single tap control. For example, you can combine your light switches, bedroom bulbs, kitchen bulb, and plug and turn them on at once.

HD Mask Smart Home Camera       

The HD Mask is one of the smart home technology gadgets you won’t regret adding to your automated home. Do you know why? It is a USB camera built with high-quality materials, has the best Wi-Fi chip, and topnotch camera lens. It is a perfect replacement for other expensive home surveillance systems. The camera is not detectable as it can be confused to be just an ordinary charger. This feature makes it hidden from thieves or any other intruder in your home. The modern gadget comes with a multi-camera view that allows you to see everything going on.

As if that is not enough, the smart modern device allows your friends and family to help you monitor your home from your smartphone when you are not around. All you need is to grant them access using the always-on Wi-Fi. You won’t miss a thing from what happened or what is happening in your home as you can record to the device’s SD card, your tablet or phone 24-hours of the day and 7-days of the week.          

August Smart Lock Pro+ Connect

If you are looking to add to the security of your home, August Smart Lock might be the way to go. With this smart gadget for homes, you don’t have to worry about copied or lost keys. The Smart Lock Pro offers a secure, keyless entry to your home. The smart home technology gadget comes with DoorSense technology that automatically unlocks the door when you come home and lock the door when you step out of the door. It is compatible with Z-wave wireless home control technology and Apple HomeKit.

Additionally, the modern gadget works with an application called August Home App which is available for iOS, Apple Watch, and Android. Using this app, you can control the locks and keep track of people who go and come into your home. It can also respond to voice command through Alexa, Google Assistance, or Siri but you will need to purchase an August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, Alexa device and hub.

iRobot Roomba i7+

Cleaning dirt and dust from the floor of your home can be a tiresome task. But with the iRobot Roomba i7+, it can become easier. This smart modern gadget comes with a mapping feature that learns everything about the rooms and passages in your home and adapts to it. With this feature, you will be able to control which room you want the smart home gadget to clean. Also, it can empty the bin on its own, so you don’t need to worry about vacuuming for weeks.

With its high-efficiency filter, direct-detect sensors, edge-sweeping brush, cliff-detect sensors, and auto adjust cleaning head; this device will easily clean your floor. To make things more interesting, you can control this smart home technology gadget with voice command through Alexa devices.   

Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lightning Switch 

If you are serious about connected lighting in your home, the Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lightning Switch might be a perfect option. With this smart modern gadget you can control lights automatically based on your location and if your lights are on it will notify you so you can turn it off. You can use the smart home technology gadget to set any mood you want either movie time or special events.

Additionally, you can control your lights using your voice through Siri, Google Assistance or Alexa. Alternatively, the device comes with a Pico remote control that gives you the chance to quickly control many lights around your home at the same time. All you need is a touch of a button.      

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

If you are looking for a Fire TV Stick with high-end features, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K might be able to bridge the gap and offer you endless entertainment and true-to-life picture quality. The smart modern gadget comes with Dolby Vision, 4K streaming, and HDR10+. It features enough storage for games and apps.

Additionally, the smart gadget for home allows you to control your compatible receiver, sound bar, and TV with new mute, volume, and power buttons. Also, you can select from more than 500,000 TV episodes and movies to mention a few. For more convenience, you can make use of voice control by using Alexa.     

Cap Off

The above smart home technology gadgets discussed are no doubt one of the best smart modern gadgets you can add to your home today if automation is what you seek. However, I can’t tell you which one to go for, but I can advise you to go for the one that will meet your needs. You know what works for you and what you will be comfortable with, so go for them. The punch line is that you can make your life more comfortable and easier with an automated or smart home and one of the keys is to go for the best smart home technology gadgets available in 2019.