Smart Products for Smart Homes

The future that seemed to be light years away just a few years ago on the Jetsons or Star Trek is now a reality in so many ways. Developers using IoT technology are constantly creating smart products, giving us new options for living in our homes with a greater amount of ease and control.

There are so many great options out there for your home, and with these new products, the possibilities are endless. Check out some of our favorite smart products for smart homes:

Lyric T5: Wifi Thermostat

This is not your ordinary thermostat. With the Lyric T5 Thermostat, you can control your heating and air in your home right from your smartphone. This means that you don’t have to be at home to change those settings, which will help save time, energy, and money. The Lyric T5 Wifi Thermostat is programmed to figure out when to change the heating and air based on your schedule, and it knows how long it takes to get your house to the right temperature. You’ll no longer have to walk into a stuffy house when you come home from work, without wasting energy by keeping the heat or air on while you’re not there.

Smart thermostats are a hot commodity right now and the Lyric offers a functionality and ease of use that works for just about every homeowner. Installation is straightforward, and the smartphone interface is intuitive and easy to use.

Awair Glow: Smart Plug

Awair Glow is a smart plug that you insert into any outlet in your home to get a reading on the air quality. Good air quality leads to healthier lives. Many people are surprised to find that the quality of the air in their living space can be up to five times worse than the polluted air outside.

You no longer have to hold your breath with Awair Glow in your home, since it gives you detailed information on the temperature, dust, chemicals, humidity and carbon dioxide levels in the air that you’re breathing. Not only does Awair Glow tell you what’s wrong, but it also offers solutions for how to fix the air problems in your home that it uncovers. This can be incredibly beneficial to people with breathing problems, such as those who have asthma or are on oxygen. It’s also great for families with young children, who are more susceptible to allergens. With Awair Glow, everyone benefits. Healthy air is an important part of a healthier you.

Prodigio: Connected Nespresso Machine

Prodigio is possibly the best smart device on the marketplace, particularly for those avid coffee drinkers among us.

With Prodigio, coffee drinkers don’t have to wait for that first cup of morning java. With a few adjustments to settings on the app, your personalized coffee will be ready for you when you tell it to be. The Prodigio app will also notify you with information about how your stock of supplies like when you’re about to run out of Nespresso capsules, then you can order more directly from the app. There’s never a chance that you’ll run out of coffee! For many of us, coffee is more than just a luxury, it’s an essential part of getting going and being productive. The Prodigio Connected Nespresso Machine is the perfect match for any coffee drinker, especially those looking for more convenience.

Triby: Connected Speaker for the Kitchen

The Triby Speaker for the kitchen has loads of benefits and is ideal for a wide variety of families. Triby facilitates your ability to stay connected by allowing hands free phone calls to come through on its excellent set of speakers. That feature in and of itself can be a lifesaver when you’ve got your hands full.

What sets the Triby apart from the other options on the market is its sound quality and projection. With Triby Speaker, you can play music or listen to the news. The Bluetooth technology connects to your smartphone so you never miss a call. An added benefit is that Triby is wireless and magnetic, so it fits nicely on the refrigerator. It’s easy to reach, but out of the way. It’s one of those breathtakingly simple but incredibly useful smart home tech pieces that integrates easily and beautifully into the home.

June: Intelligent Oven

This oven just might be better in the kitchen than grandma.

The June Oven does all the things that a typical oven does: it bakes, roasts, broils, toasts and slow cooks, but it does so much more than that. The June Oven has a built-in camera and scale, so it recognizes what you’re baking, roasting, etc. This helps the June Oven to make suggestions on cooking time and temperatures. LED lights in the oven allow you to see your food as it cooks. With the app, The June Oven can give you all kinds of recipes and ideas on what to make, and it recognizes the most popular foods being cooked.

Even the most avid and accomplished chef can appreciate the improved technology that the June Oven offers. Whether cooking is a chore or a pleasure for you, it’s definitely easier with a smart oven.

Ring: Video Doorbell Pro

The Ring Video Doorbell Pro essentially lets you see your doorstep at all times, no matter where you’re at physically. Once properly installed, users can access the video camera from a smartphone. Not only this, but the Ring Video Doorbell has highly accurate motion detectors that know when someone is at the door, alerting your phone whenever someone shows up.

The benefits here are remarkable, especially for people who travel and are concerned about the possibility of intruders. It’s also great for families who might leave their older children home alone. No wild parties with the Ring — you’ll know who came and went! With the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, you don’t have to be at your door to know when someone else is at your door.

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This article was originally published on the Imaginovation blog.