The best smart gadgets for your home

1. Nest Protect - Smart Smoke & CO Alarm 

The Nest Protect is a smart sensor that combines traditional smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. It can tell the difference between smoke, steam and carbon monoxide and sends a warning to your phone before the alarm goes off. It has a Split-Sensor Spectrum and tests itself automatically, making it extra easy to use. It also lights up when you walk underneath it and lets you set up different accounts for each family member. 

2. Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

The Amazon Echo is regularly ranked as one of the best smart gadgets for your home, and it’s no wonder why. You’ll be connected to your assistant, Alexa, who can play your favourite playlist while you’re cooking, keep you updated on the weather forecast and coordinate other smart devices. Time to relax? Just ask Alexa to turn the music on! The Amazon Echo’s sleek design fits seamlessly into every home, making it the perfect addition. 

3. Dyson 360 Eye  

In an ideal world, you’d want your house to look clean and stylish year-round. What if we told you there’s a way to make this a reality? There are plenty of robot vacuum cleaners on the market, but you can’t look past a Dyson. The 360 Eye can be programmed to work its way methodically around your home, navigating rugs, carpets and corners. You can schedule the routine from your smartphone, so it’s done when you get home! 

4. Samsung Smart Fridge-Freezer

5. Smarter Coffee 

Sometimes, all you need is a fresh cup of coffee to kickstart your day. A Smarter Coffee machine will grind your beans and brew you a mug first thing in the morning. You can set the time via the app before you go to sleep so you know it’ll be ready when you wake up. You can also connect it to your Amazon Echo to ensure Alexa knows what you’re having and can play some nice tunes to go along with it! 

6. August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

Easy to install and even easier to use, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock allows you to remotely lock and unlock your door. It fits into your existing deadbolt and enables you to keep using your existing keys. It has built-in Wi-Fi, meaning it doesn’t require additional hardware to connect to your home’s network. It also works with most smart gadgets, including Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit.

7. Arlo Video Doorbell

Compact and stylish, the Arlo Video Doorbell is a must-have smart gadget. Its design offers a 180-degree field of view in a 1:1 aspect ratio, so you can enjoy a full view of parcels, guests and everything else outside your door. You’ll need to subscribe to Arlo's secure service to benefit from advanced features. These include checking who was at your door when you were not home and leaving callers a message. 

8. Nest Learning Thermostat