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Kevin Faber
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8 Life-Changing Gadgets You Should Have at Home

If you're looking for ways to make life easier, then smart technology is exactly what you need in your home. Fortunately, there's more than enough to choose from. While this wide selection is nice to have, it can also make it difficult to determine which is right for you. To help you sift through the options, the gadgets below are some of the best. With these, you'll enjoy added comfort and convenience in your home every day.

1. Smart Thermostat 

A smart thermostat can adjust the temperature indoors to your individual preferences. What's even better is that it can learn your schedule, which means it won't unnecessarily run when you're not home. This can save you hundreds of dollars throughout the year while also helping to keep you more comfortable. These devices also work with smartphones, so you can easily control the temperature and other settings from your phone.

2. Smart Home Assistant

With a smart home assistant, you can simply speak commands to have things done. This includes setting timers, creating reminders, and even adding to your grocery list. Most of these devices even connect with other smart devices throughout the home, so you could potentially use yours turn on appliances, turn off lights, and shut down electronics. 

3. Security System

 No matter where you live, home security is something to take seriously. Even a basic alarm system can give you peace of mind knowing your home is protected at any time. However, there are many different types of systems now available that can cater to your needs. This includes those with sensors, cameras, lights, and chimes for doors/windows. Many can even be controlled right from your smartphone so you can change settings from anywhere.

4. Sensor Lights

Sensor lights can make the outside of your home safer by deterring criminals and providing your guests with more light as they are walking. These are easy to install, they're affordable, and they are useful, which makes them well worth investing in. Even if you already have outdoor lights, you'll enjoy having these around since they automatically turn on and off with motion detection.

5. Video Doorbell

If you want to see who is at your door without being home or physically opening the door, a video doorbell is a great investment. This has video as well as two-way audio so you can communicate with the person at the door. Most doorbells even record so you can save footage and review it right from your phone.

6. Sleep Tracker 

Want to know if you're truly getting a good night's sleep? A sleep tracker is one of the best ways to find out. While the design of these will vary, most use information about your heart rate and brain waves to determine the type of sleep you're getting. You can use this information to improve your bedroom sleep environment and ultimately get better rest at night.

7. USB Power Strip 

If you've ever needed to charge your phone or other small devices, but only had your charging cord, then a USB power strip can be useful. These have both USB and traditional charging ports to allow you to charge devices and also plug in your everyday household electronics.

8. Self-Cleaning Litter Box

For households with cats, a self-cleaning litter box can be an incredibly useful investment. These reduce smells, take very little work to maintain, and are also great for keeping litter off of the floor. All you'll have to do is throw out the bag of waste that's efficiently collected in the system and you're done!

What's Your Home Missing?

With the gadgets above implemented into your household, you'll be able to enjoy the added convenience that home technology has to offer. From a litter box that cleans with no effort to a security system that offers peace of mind, just a few new things in your home can be welcomed by everyone. Add in as many as you feel is necessary to make your home more efficient.

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