Over the past four years or so, smart home technology has been snowballing in terms of popularity and capabilities. With a few devices, you can watch your entire home from the office or anywhere, turn off your lights while you are at the mall, and so much more. Unlike what you will hear, you don't need to spend thousands of dollars to make your home smart. Learn about some of the hottest intelligent home devices you can buy for under $100:
Blink Security Camera Price: $99
This device, there is no need for expensive CCTV installation. The Blink Security Camera is wireless, easy to set up, uses AA batteries and can last more than two years. It features a motion sensor that lets it record when any slight movement is made your home. You can connect it to your smartphone to have a steady view of what's happening in your home when you are not around. It is waterproof, no monthly contract, and also has night vision.
Google Chromecast Price: $35
Google Chromecast transforms your ordinary TV to a Smart TV. Just plug it in into the HDMI port and power it through a USB. This will make your smartphone the remote control for your smart TV, allowing you to watch your favorite content from YouTube, Hulu, Netflix and many more.
Amazon Echo Dot Price: $40
The Amazon Echo Dot is a smart speaker that is linked to your Amazon Alexa. When you talk to Amazon’s Alexa, you can get weather reports, play music, set alarms and so much more. It's beautifully designed and convenient to use.
Samsung SmartThings Hub Price: $89.99
This device will allow you to control almost every gadget in your home through your smartphone rather than using individual applications for each device. This device acts as the central system for managing and monitoring your home from its easy to use Android app. The Samsung SmartThings Hub also works with Google home or Amazon Alexa.
Ring Video Doorbell Price: $99.99
This fantastic device features a motion sensor that alerts you of any movement outside your door. This wireless device also features a video and two-way audio so you can communicate with whoever is at your door from a smartphone, tablet or laptop with internet connection. With the Ring Video doorbell, you can keep an eye on your front door as well as have complete peace of mind whenever you are not at home.
Visit your local hardware store for the best smart home devices to make the kitchen a more convenient place for you.
