(Newswire.net — March 11, 2021) — With popular home automation products like Lutron Homeworks, Savant Home Automation, and Google Home devices, it’s easier than ever to upgrade your home for life in the twenty-first century. Home automation devices can transform your home by making your appliances more efficient, easier to manage, and even by fully integrating all the devices in your home. Smart devices like webcams and smart doorbells can even make your home safer, protecting the things and people you love.
But if there’s one thing we know about technology, it’s that these gadgets are always changing and getting even better. Over recent years, smart home devices (like smart blinds, entertainment systems, and lights) have all become easier to use, fully integrated, and often more affordable. With complete home automation systems, you can now even control all your smart home devices from one central unit.
To get a better idea of the future of smart home tech, we’re running through some of the latest and greatest devices. Here, we’re taking a look ahead at some of the hottest and most innovative home automation devices for 2021.
ROBOT VACUUMS
No one loves doing chores around the house (even a smart house)—so why not get a little help from a home automation device? Purchasing a robot vacuum (like the Shark Ion R85) is a fun and easy way to get some assistance for your floor cleaning needs.
BLUETOOTH SHOWER SPEAKERS
Do you love singing in the shower? Who doesn’t? Well, with the new Bluetooth-enabled shower speakers, you can have some back up added to your chorus. These shower speakers attach to your showerhead and can stream your favorite music and podcasts straight from your mobile device. Some are even able to use the pressure of the water as a power source.
SMART REFRIGERATOR
In 2021, your refrigerator is doing a lot more than just keeping your food cold. Many new models of smart refrigerators come chock full of advanced smart features, including view windows that light up and UV lights on your water dispenser so you won’t have to worry about impurities in your water. Some smart refrigerators even have built-in cameras that link up with your smartphone. This way you can go to the grocery store and never again have to worry about whether or not you already have eggs at home. With these smart features, you’ll be saving on overall food costs, too, by wasting less at home.
SMART PLUGS
If you’re looking to add some juice to your smart home, think about adding some innovative smart plugs. Useful for any outlet in your home and your whole host of smart appliances, these smart plugs can be controlled with your smartphone and even integrated with other smart home devices, such as Alexa or Siri. You can also monitor energy usage with these smart plugs that could save you on overall electricity costs. Some smart plugs even come with an “Away” mode that will occasionally turn on a lamp or light to make it appear like you’re at home.
SMART DOORBELLS
A smart doorbell gives you complete control over your front door. These smart home gadgets, like Google Nest or Ring, can link up with your smartphone or other electronic devices to alert you when someone is at your front door. Webcam monitoring also allows you to see who or what is at your front door—even when you’re far from home. Many of these home automation devices even allow you to lock or unlock your doors from your mobile device. Imagine never having to worry about whether or not you remembered to lock the front door.
SMART SMOKE DETECTORS
Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire, which is why you’ll definitely want to look into outfitting your home with a smart smoke detector. These smart devices, like Nest Protect, sound an alarm when smoke or carbon monoxide are detected. Many models even provide a visual warning by flashing colors.
SMART HOME SECURITY
Feel safer and more secure at home by incorporating smart home security technology. These systems can range from a series of webcams and lights to a complete home security system to meet your specific needs. Smart exterior lights can be enabled to turn on whenever motion is detected—they’ll even alert you on your smartphone when something is detected. Webcams can also make you feel like you’re at home even when you’re far away by providing full surveillance and access to your home. For those who love to travel or are constantly on the road for work, there’s no better way to keep an eye on your home.
DOG CAMERAS
Can smart home technology help you take care of your pets? In 2021, the answer is absolutely yes. With innovations like the Furbo dog camera, you can have a monitoring system and a dog nanny all at the same time. These devices even come with two-way audio so you can communicate with your dogs while you’re at work.
WHAT IS A HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM?
If you’re a tech-savvy homeowner but worry about the headache of running all these smart devices, a home automation system is perfect for you. Home automation systems, like Savant or Control4, bring full integration to your home’s smart technology. No matter the number of smart devices in your house, a home automation system helps you integrate the technology and control it all from an easy-to-use, centralized control system. Many of these home automation systems even come with smart, voice-activated remotes that truly put all of your smart home tech into the palm of your hand.
CONCLUSION – TOP HOME AUTOMATION DEVICES FOR 2021
There’s no shortage of smart home devices on the market these days. Whether you’re looking into smart doorbells, robot vacuums, or complete smart home systems like Savant home automation, there are so many ways to make your home smarter. What’s most important is determining what you want out of your smart home and how these devices can help make your home more functional, relaxing, and simply more enjoyable. If even our watches are getting smarter now, isn’t it about time your home kept up?