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A few key products can elevate everyday life, weekend entertaining, and your feeling of safety and security at home.
Sure, smart homes are cool and sleek, but aren’t they hard to build? You’d be surprised at how simple it is to get started, and how just a few key products can make a major impact. Transitioning your house into a smart home can make life easier, safer, more fun, and save you time and money. With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to begin and what to buy. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Technology expert Gurpreet Sarin gives us the rundown on products that take summer gatherings to the next level, make daily tasks easier, and add safety and security to our homes.
When entertaining this summer, one of the easiest ways to add sophistication (and fun) to your yard or patio is by adding lighting. The Hue Lily Outdoor Spotlight and Power Supply instantly adds beauty and visual interest to your outdoor space by lighting up walkways, water features, or your favorite plant with over 16 million different colors. The best part? You can adjust them right from your phone. The light show doesn’t need to end when the party moves inside. Colorful smart panels called Nanoleaf Shapes are wall art in and of themselves. They add an immersive, sensory element by bringing music to life in real-time and mirroring the colors on your gaming computer or TV. But what about friends who aren’t at the party? Video call them from the largest screen in your home with Portal TV from Facebook.
Elevate your everyday life by addressing a key piece of tech: the WiFi. The Eero Pro Wifi 6 Mesh System offers strong, reliable coverage throughout the whole house. Use parental controls to monitor what sites your kids are browsing or pause their WiFi at bedtime. We know that lighting can directly affect your mood. Personalize yours with C by GE full color light bulbs and even set schedules to dim lights in the evening and have them turn on when you get home. Plugging in your electronics can be smarter, too. Automate your daily routine by setting a schedule on the TP Link Smart Plug so your appliances only turn on when you need them.
Adding home security features can give you peace of mind. Start with your home’s main entry point: the front door. Ever left home and been unable to remember if you locked it? The Eufy Smart Lock Touch has a sensor that automatically locks the door behind you. A Ring Video Doorbell Wired + Chime lets you answer the door from your phone, no matter how far away from home you are. When someone rings your doorbell, alerts are sent in real time to your phone, Alexa device, or inside your house on your Ring Chime.
When it comes to smart home technology, integrating a few products into your home can instantly elevate your daily life, weekend entertaining, and your feeling of safety and security. If you’d like to learn more about these products, visit your local Best Buy or shop the links above.
This story was produced by Wired Brand Lab and sponsored by Best Buy.
