A well-appointed smart home is built one product at a time. Whether you’re looking to boost security, add an A.I. assistant or automate your lights, there are plenty of smart home devices to choose from. But, what’s the best? We’ve outlined some of the top options on the market today for a variety of needs.
Smart Home Mission Control
Plus, the following products all work with the Echo Dot to automate your home.
Smart Security Camera System
Reolink 4K Ultra HD PoE Security Camera System
A smart surveillance camera is one thing, but a whole system gives you ultimate protection. Reolink’s 4K system delivers four times the clarity of older cameras, providing you with a crystal clear display, even when zooming in. The plug-and-play PoE (power over Ethernet) system ensures easy setup and installation using one single network cable that stretches to 330 feet. Enjoy continuous 24/7 recording and remote access and playback via the Reolink app.
Find the best smart home camera for you.
Smart Lock
Nest x Yale Lock (shown here)
Monitor access to your home with a Google home device like this smart lock. You can simply tap to lock, or use the Google Assistant to lock with your voice command. A perfect companion to Nest Security, you can quickly unlock your door when you see a friend coming, set visiting hours for friends, house cleaners, dog walkers, etc., create unique passcodes for family and friends and get notifications when those people come and go.
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Smart Thermostat
Nest Learning Thermostat
The Nest Learning Thermostat programs itself to maintain the ideal temperature and help save energy. And, you can control it from anywhere with the Nest app. A great addition to your Google Home devices, you can use your voice to set the thermostat cooler, warmer or to set a specific temperature and more.
Check out these top reasons to install a smart thermostat.
Smart Lights
Philips Hue Smart Bulb Starter Kit
Smart Doorbell
Doorbell Security Camera: Ring Video Doorbell 2
This video doorbell is a game changer in home security. It replaces one-dimensional peepholes with a smart system that keeps your home safer. It has HD live streaming, motion alerts, and for $3 a month, you can have access to saved video clips to review at a later date. And, because it works with Alexa, you can be sitting in your office and pull up a live feed and even talk to whomever is at your door, right from your Echo device.
From switches and plugs to kitchen gadgets and lawn care products, say “Hey, Google!” to control these smart devices.
Next, learn about the Apple home automation system: HomeKit.
