{"id":22263,"date":"2023-01-03T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=71772"},"modified":"2023-01-03T17:35:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T16:35:23","slug":"best-smart-home-devices-to-make-your-life-easier-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/best-smart-home-devices-to-make-your-life-easier-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Best smart home devices to make your life easier in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jennifer Tuohy\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 03 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The smart connected home is the next stage in the evolution of our homes and how we interact with them. Just as lighting has gone from candles, to gas, to electricity, so are the many systems in our homes evolving as technology advances.<\/p>\n

In the case of lighting, the next stage is smart wireless control, so you no longer have to flip a switch or even think about lighting a room: the smart home will do it for you using motion sensors, schedules, or by responding to a voice command.<\/p>\n

But lighting is just one small slice of what home automation can do to make your home run more smoothly. It can also assist with security, comfort, and convenience in all aspects of home life.<\/p>\n

From securing your home with wireless alarm systems and security cameras, to automating your heating and hot water systems, to even cleaning your home for you with a robot, the smart home is rapidly growing and with it the many ways you can put its power to work for you.<\/p>\n

While all this new technology may seem daunting and complicated, the advent of the artificially intelligent assistant and voice control has made it a lot easier to adopt. So, when considering any new connected gadget for your home consider first what system you want to use to control it.<\/p>\n

There are three main systems we recommend: Amazon\u2019s Alexa, Google\u2019s Google Home and Apple\u2019s HomeKit. All three combine voice control and smartphone app control of your devices, making it easy to get everything working together to automate your home.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of what we think are the key products you should install if you are looking to build a smart home. Once you have these in place, you can use one of those systems to start stringing them together and automating much of your home life.<\/p>\n

Looking for more tech guides? We love\u00a0cool gadgets<\/a>\u00a0here at\u00a0BBC Science Focus<\/em>, so we can also help you choose the\u00a0best wireless earbuds<\/a> and best soundbars<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best smart home devices to buy in 2023<\/h2>\n
  • Best Mesh Wi-Fi Router:\u00a0<\/strong> Google Nest WiFi<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Security System:<\/strong> Abode Smart Security Kit<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Security Camera: <\/strong>Arlo cameras<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Video Doorbell: <\/strong>Arlo Video Doorbell<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Smoke Alarm:<\/strong> Nest Protect Smoke & CO<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Lighting: <\/strong>Philips Hue, Lutron Caseta, Lightwave<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Plug: <\/strong>TP Link Mini, Eve Energy<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Speaker: <\/strong>Sonos One<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Display: <\/strong>Google Nest Hub Max<\/li>\n
  • Best Smart Thermostat: <\/strong>Nest Learning Thermostat<\/li>\n
  • Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner: <\/strong>Roomba i3+<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    Google Nest WiFi<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Best Mesh Wi-Fi Router<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Price: <\/strong>From \u00a3149 | Works with:<\/strong> Google Home<\/p>\n

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