We all look forward to having a dream home that gives the right blend of comfort and elegance. There are countless visits to different properties, revisions in the interior plans and contemplation on what all appliances to buy before you would have finally turned your dream home into a living reality.

After all this, it must give you a surreal feeling to sit in the living room on Sundays and glance through the interiors of your home. All those brainstorming hours spent on planning each minute details of your home must now feel worth it! 

However, there will always be scope for modifications and upgradation that can be done to further elevate the comfort and cosiness of your homes. Adding Smart Home Gadgets could help to add value to your home. Technologically driven, these gadgets can make your home a more comfortable and soothing place. They can automate everyday activities and provide you with greater flexibility in controlling the electrical devices. 

What are Smart Gadgets?

Smart gadgets are electronic devices that use wireless technologies like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect with other devices in your home network. This allows the users to control them using a central hub or simply by installing an app on your smartphone. All types of modern electronic devices like TVs, washing machines, light bulbs and even kitchen appliances are now available with these features.

Here are some smart gadgets that you cannot miss to have in your home -

Smart Lighting Systems

Imagine instructing your home lighting systems to change colours and brightness on your voice commands! Well, you do not have to imagine it, as this is quite possible. There are many companies like Wipro, Syska and Philips that manufacture smart LED bulbs. These can be easily installed on your existing bulb holders and just need to be connected to your Wi-Fi. 

There are thousands of colours that you can choose depending upon your mood and time of the day. They can be scheduled to switch on or off on their own. You can simply control them with your phones even while sitting far away. 

Smart Plugs

Smart Plugs look like ordinary plugs but offer some great features. You can plug your appliances to these devices and control when to switch them on or off. They can turn any device into a smart device. Some advanced plugs also have the option of controlling the power output. They can be operated through your smartphone. 

If you have left your air conditioner or geyser switched on before leaving home, you can just use the app to turn them off  This can help you save on your electricity bills and also stay safe. 

Smart Entertainment TVs / Streaming Devices

Entertainment is something that has become an integral part of our lives. Traditional TVs had the option of only viewing channels on your screen. Smart TVs go miles ahead by offering you the option of viewing or streaming content from platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, etc. You can also play games or cast the screen of your smartphone or tablet on supported televisions. Smart TVs just need a Wi-Fi connection to stream content. 

For individuals with non-Smart TVs, they can also turn their TV into a Smart TV by purchasing a gadget like Google Chromecast or Amazon Firestick. You just have to plug them inside the HDMI port of your TV. They will allow users to make use of voice commands and view streaming content just like a Smart TV.

Smart Speakers

This is one of the best gadgets that you can install in your home. They can turn your home into an Internet-of-Things (IoT). The popularity of smart home gadgets in India has been led by Amazon’s Alexa. With Smart Speakers, you can get the weather forecast, book movie tickets, make cab bookings, play music, purchase products online and do a lot more things. All this just through your natural voice commands!

They also support several regional languages which add to their utility. The best part is that many supported smart gadgets can also be paired with Amazon’s Alexa Speakers. This allows you to control them using your voice commands. Apple and Google also manufacture their own smart speakers.

Smart Security Systems

Securing your home is one of the primary concerns of any homeowner. There are several smart security devices that you can install on your premises to achieve this. One of them is a smart doorbell. These have a video camera and 2-way audio systems which allows you to see who is standing outside your door. This can be of great help when you have someone delivering an urgent parcel but you are not at home. If your doorbell is connected to Wi-FI you can just use your phone to simply ask them to drop it at your neighbour.

CCTV cameras can also act as a deterrent against crime. Some CCTVs can be rotated using a smartphone app. This allows you to scan the corners of your home when you are away. You can also program the CCTVs to send you alerts for suspicious movements. This way your home will remain secured and you will feel relaxed at all times.