Best smart devices for a smart home
We offer various choices for those contemplating the acquisition of a virtual assistant in Romania.
An Smart Home assumes the presence of equipment and gadgets designed to simplify your life and ensure a significant level of comfort and security. In recent times, the assortment of intelligent devices available for your home has expanded significantly.
Smart devices for a smart home
Here are some of them:
1. Intelligent Security System
A clever security system proves to be a effective and convenient solution for overseeing your residence. You have the ability to manage this system through your smartphone from anywhere. It is effortlessly installed without requiring the assistance of professionals. Through the dedicated application, the system will promptly notify you via notification, message, call, or email upon detecting a potential security issue.
Benefits:
– Detects movement and triggers the alarm, while sending a notification to your phone when you are not at home and the alarm has been activated;
– Connected with a Zigbee HUB can be part of complex scenarios designed by you such as turning on the alarm, turning on / off the lights and much more.
2. Smart Plugs
In comparison to traditional outlets, smart plugs provide control, safety, and convenience. Crafted to deliver functionality and dynamism, they possess the capability to schedule and regulate any electronic device in your home, connecting to any outlet. Tailored for a contemporary lifestyle, these plugs connect wirelessly and are configured using a smartphone or tablet app, a feature not offered by conventional outlets. Once activated, you will receive notifications about the status of the electronics in your home.
Benefits:
– Group, turn on and off connected devices;
– Auto extend the Z-Wave network (acts as a repeater/mesh extender);
– The current consumption monitoring function confers advantages over simple models.
3. Smoke and High Temperature Detector
This detector is effortlessly installed and comes equipped with an intelligent processor that rapidly identifies smoke or high temperatures. Resistant to dust, insects, and light interference, the sensor ensures the stability of the detector. It seamlessly integrates into the system wirelessly through the mobile app. Upon detecting danger, the smoke sensor triggers the alarm and immediately notifies you on your phone. Some models can even indicate escape routes through light signals in case of a fire.
Benefits:
– Easily integrates into a smart system thanks to the Zigbee protocol and can be included in automation scenarios such as starting the alarm, turning off the gas solenoid valve and sending instant notifications to family members’ phones when smoke has been detected;
– The wireless connection allows the sensor to be placed anywhere.
4. Smart Vacuum Cleaner
For those with busy schedules who struggle to find time for household chores, a smart vacuum cleaner can simplify your life. This device offers various functions such as automatic recharging and "wall sensors," making it a reliable cleaning assistant. It boasts mobility advantages; compact models can access hard-to-reach places (under furniture/sofa/bed) where traditional vacuum cleaners might struggle. Additionally, you can remotely control the vacuum cleaner through a smartphone app, enabling you to schedule cleaning sessions when the house is vacant. Some models can also function as a mop.
Benefits:
– Deep carpet cleaning at trackable high standards that outperform other manual vacuum cleaners
– Consistent and efficient operations allowing time for more vital cleaning and sanitizing jobs
– The cobotic evolution allows the performance of automated tasks instead of long manual vacuuming operations
5. Smart Thermostat
Adapting to your schedule, a smart thermostat aids in energy conservation and enhances the intelligence of your home. By utilizing your smartphone's location to determine your presence, it conserves energy when you are away and ensures an optimal temperature upon your return. The thermostat also understands the time required for your home to reach a specific temperature, allowing it to activate the boiler at the right time.
Benefits:
– The MCO Home Generation 2 intelligent thermostat has been designed to control the ambient temperature and can be used with both heating systems such as boilers, underfloor heating, radiators / radiators, and electrical systems.
– Easily connects to a Z-Wave hub such as Hubitat Elevation and can be configured to control smart relays and plugs in our smart system to turn on / off heating systems;
– The device can be controlled manually, or it can be set to start automatically, in certain periods of time. Also, up to 4 different actions can be scheduled for each day of the week. Depending on the hub used and the other smart devices, we will be able to create other automation scenarios, such as the automatic start of the heating when we are on our way home, or its shutdown when a window has been left open;
– The integrated display, the touch buttons, the capacitive glass and the two available colors (black / white) make up a modern design, suitable for mounting the thermostat in any room at home or in the office.
6. Smart Air Purifier
Especially beneficial in areas with high pollution levels, a smart purifier helps maintain fresh air in your home by effectively filtering dust, hair, unpleasant odors, and other impurities. Depending on the model, it can cover a room of up to 90 m². The smartphone app enables remote control of the air purifier, allowing you to turn it on or off, check air quality, control other functions, and monitor the filter condition with a simple touch or voice command. This ensures you can manage the air you breathe anytime, anywhere.
Benefits:
– Enhanced Indoor Air Quality: Smart air purifiers efficiently remove airborne pollutants, allergens, and particulate matter, promoting a healthier indoor environment by reducing the risk of respiratory issues and allergies.
– Convenient Remote Control: With smart features, these purifiers can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app, offering convenience and flexibility to monitor and adjust settings, ensuring optimal air quality even when you’re not at home.
7. Smart Locator
For those moments when you're in a rush and can't locate your keys, a small Bluetooth tracking device comes to the rescue. This device, easily attachable and compact, assists you in quickly finding lost objects through the smartphone app, indicating the distance from the object. Ideal for keys, luggage, bags, or even pets, it eliminates the hassle of searching for misplaced items.
Benefits:
– Efficient Object Retrieval: Smart locators, utilizing Bluetooth tracking technology, enable quick and efficient retrieval of misplaced items, such as keys, by providing real-time distance and location information through a smartphone app.
– Versatile Usage: Compact and easy to attach, smart locators offer versatile usage, aiding in tracking not only keys but also items like luggage, bags, or even pets. Their adaptability makes them a practical solution for various everyday situations.