A decade after entering the 2000s, we’re still waiting for flying cars and home robots that serve us our coffee in the morning (ok, maybe we’re not psychologically ready for androids yet).
Even though there are more and more smart gadgets that save time and energy , they are still slow to be democratized. With today’s technology, we can communicate with our home: close the curtains, turn on the lights, manage our refrigerator remotely… But where do we start? To give you some ideas of what’s interesting and a little futuristic on the market, here are 6 smart gadgets to propel your home into 2020
A thermostat that also plays your music
We have been using digital thermostats for several years to regulate the temperature in our home, but today, the smart thermostat goes much further. For example, the fifth generation Ecobee smart thermostat is integrated with Alexa, has a sleek touch interface and a remote sensor that allows any room in the house to be properly heated or cooled.
This latest version has a better speaker, so you can use it to play music and use all the features of Alexa (including instant messaging) and Spotify integration! The remote sensor has a longer battery life and better range. On the other hand, no need to tell you that this gadget requires that you already have the Alexa system at home.
Electrical outlets to connect everything
To have a smart home, you must first be able to connect your household appliances to the same system. The WeMo Mini smart plug appears ! It’s wide, but also thin enough that you can fit two per outlet.
The Mini works with HomeKit, Alexa, Apple Home Kit and Google Assistant. A simple on/off switch also allows you to control all devices connected to it. No smartphone is therefore necessary, even if an application exists, in case you don’t have the other systems mentioned. It even has a smart “Away” mode, which is very useful when you’re away from home for an extended period of time. You will be able to control the lighting or your devices.
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If you have a house with a garage, you have probably already searched frantically in the car for the little lever that opens the door. The Chamberlain MyQ Garage Door Opener lets you tap your smartphone screen to open or close your garage from anywhere.
Soon, the company plans to add geofencing features so it can automatically open and close your garage door as you approach or when your car is safely parked inside. MyQ can control almost all major brand garage door openers manufactured after 1993.
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An audio-video doorbell that saves you from unpleasant surprises
This is the new version of the magic eye: the audio-video doorbell that allows you to see who is at the door. Is it the delivery man? A peddler? Or are they friends? The Nest Hello device has the best video, microphone, and speaker quality on the market. The camera can recognize faces and even announce them when they come to you (that’s quite futuristic, thank you!).
Although it requires a wired connection, it continuously records video so you never miss what’s happening at your door. You can also configure specific zones so that you are only notified when a person or object appears in that zone. Although you have to subscribe to the Nest Aware service (starting at $5/month) to benefit from all its features, it’s worth it if you hate being bothered!
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Are you chronically tired? You can track your sleep quality and get suggestions on how to improve it through apps on your phone, but if you really want to change your outlook on sleep, the sensory mat is the gadget to use. It slips discreetly between your sheets to capture detailed readings of your sleep cycle by listing the number of times you got up and went to bed, as well as how much deep sleep and light sleep you got (or didn’t get). eu) between the two.
We are now accustomed to automatic faucets, flushers and soap dispensers in toilets in public places. But did you know that you can also have a techno faucet at home? If you are planning to redo the faucet soon, it might be worth your while to consider a faucet like this one from Delta Faucet.
Operated using a battery, a single touch (elbow or wrist) activates the water. Practical when your hands are all sticky after cooking! You can also easily see the water temperature thanks to an indicator light for maximum comfort, and it saves money and turns off after 4 minutes of non-use. Some (much more expensive) models can also be voice activated.
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