Home automation products make your life easier, but they’re also just plain cool. You can control so many things in your home without moving more than a finger. There are endless products to choose from, some of which you never would have thought you needed.
The WeMo Insight Switch is a great place to start. It turns anything you want into a home automation product. Plug the WeMo Insight Switch into any gadget or appliance and download the app to control it from your phone. You can even see how much energy your devices are using and how much it costs you to run them.
L.U.C.Y. is your personal assistant, and she’s also a robot. L.U.C.Y. recognizes the faces of your family members and can learn to anticipate everyone’s preferences. You can ask her questions, set reminders and write notes. You can also use L.U.C.Y. to control all of your other home automation products.
Lutron’s Serena Remote Controlled Shades may be a bit of a novelty, but there is no denying that they make your life easier. Not only can you control your window shades from your phone, but you can set timers and even use voice control. This is especially helpful for windows that are hard to reach.
These Philips Hue Smart LED Lightbulbs are just lightbulbs, but they also happen to have features that allow you to change the colors of the lights, toggle the brightness and set alarms and timers, all from your phone.
The Kohler DTV+ Digital Shower Interface allows you to design your perfect shower. The waterproof touch screen is mounted inside your shower so you can customize water pressure, temperature, lighting and even music for up to six different people.
Check out the August Smart Lock for a durable and reliable way to lock your door. You can lock it from your phone, but you can also lock it manually if you want.
The Koubachi K001 Indoor Wi-Fi Plant Sensor makes sure your plants are never neglected. This device monitors water, temperature and soil. It will alert you when your plant needs attention and tell you what the problem is. It can even graph the plant’s data, so you can check up on its needs.
Think you know your pet? The Petnet SmartFeeder might know your dog or cat better than you do. It lets you set a feeding schedule for your pet and manage the portion sizes, so you can feed Fluffy remotely from your phone. It also allows you to have more pet food delivered right to your door.
The Toasteroid App-Controlled Toaster is exactly what it says it is. Not only can you use your phone to make perfect toast, but the Toasteroid lets you create your own designs and print them directly onto each slice of bread.
Give some of these products a try to see how much easier your life can be with just a few gadgets and a smartphone.
