For most of you 70’s and 80s babies, you would have thought that by this time, the world will be like what you saw in “Back To The Future” of “The Jetsons” with flying cars, robot nannies, self-drying jackets, self-lacing Nike Shoes (although we somehow have it now called the “Nike Mag”), the flux capacitor and time machines.
We may have don’t these items yet for now, but the present day technology is never really that far behind and with the it will transform will change everyday life from the office to your home. Whether you’re a stay home mom or dad or have a small business to manage, there will be more smart products to be introduced for home and personal use in the very near future.
Below are some of 2018’s smart product that can help simplify your life. It’s technology at its best.
1. Smart Door Locks
These smart door locks can be controlled by an android or iOS smart device. Many traditional and startup door lock companies are actively presenting products in the market. Smart lock features can include:
- Auto lock and auto unlock.
- Create virtual keys for your family and guest using their smart devices.
- Status checks when you or your family is away.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Voice commands
- Digital keys that can be used to time restrictions.
Examples of smart door lock include August Smart Lock 3rd gen, Friday Smart Lock, Kwikset Kevo Konvert and Lockitron Bolt.
2. Amazon Echo Spot
Everything the Amazon Echo has plus an Echo Show Style screen. If you want a pretty and efficient digital assistant, you can have the Amazon Echo Spot for $114.
3. The Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug
One of the best and affordable way of making your home “smart” is by installing the Wemo Mini Smart Plug. How does it work? The mini smart plug connects to any electrical outlet and provides any devices plug into “smart capabilities” by way of the free Wemo app. By using the Wemo app, you will be able to any plugged the lights to switch on and off at specific times or intervals. You can also program your coffee maker to brew you a pot of fresh coffee every morning. This device is compatible with Amazon’s “Alexa”, so you will be able to send commands using the digital assistant.
4. LG WK7 Smart Thinq Speaker
This is LG’s answer to digital assistants Google Home and Amazon Echo. The LG WK7 Smart Thinq Speaker comes in with Google assistant thus it provides the same voice-powered as Google Home. Its not just a smart assistant, but it provides hi resolution audio compatibility, Google Chromecast capabilities, thus you can stream music, video, web pages and photos using this device.
It also comes with LG propriety ThinQ AI, making it a central hub for controlling all smart LG devices.
5. Nest Cam IQ
Having a home security should not be expensive and thanks to the Nest Cam IQ, you will be able to afford a smart home camera and not to worry what’s going on in your home while you’re away at work, school or vacation. The camera costs $299 and can be installed anywhere in the house. To use, just download the app and you will be able to track and watch in real time what’s happening inside you house.
6. TP-Link Smart LED Light Bulb
When you hear or think of TP-Link, you’d think of modems and wireless routers, but now they have introduced a smart LED light bulb. The smart light can be controlled using the free Kasa app that is compatible with Android and iOS devices. The smart bulb can also be used Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant for any other programmable functions.
