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5 Interesting Smart Home Devices You Might Need To Check Out (2019)

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No one at this point can deny that there have been huge advancements in today’s tech. And as the tech gets better over time, there are scores of cool gadgets adorning people’s homes through the years. The gadgets are not just fancy but have proved to improve people’s daily lives right at the comfort of their homes.

That’s not saying that they will not leave you a little spellbound once you get to lay your eyes on them.

Cool Smart Home Gadgets

Robot Vacuum Cleaners

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We all love to see our floors clean but we don’t like bending down to make it clean either. Well, that and carpet cleaning is now made easier thanks to this robotic servant that’s willing to do it all. These bot-like cleaners have now been made more readily available by a number of tech companies like Samsung and LG. This even includes Xiaomi who are currently expanding their operations in various locations in Nairobi. What makes this appliance even more fun is how small and compact it is. You may not even notice it roaming around the floor busy doing its work.

With some of the brands having a starting price of about Kes. 40,000, would you choose to have it?

Smart Home Display

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Google Home Hub. Image courtesy 9To5Google

Referred to as a “home hub”, this device has had many major tech companies jumping on a chance to produce it. From the like of Google, Samsung, Amazon, TP-Link and LG, the smart screen is surely one watch out for. The device is AI-enabled with a number of the brands choosing Alexa and Google Assistant.

The device is tablet-sized, acting as an alarm, communicator, camera display and an overall source of entertainment. Basically, it’s a tablet with a fancy name to it. But the device is designed to be smart home compatible and easy to use to coordinate all your household devices.

Bediator

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This might shock you but what good is it if you don’t know about it? A bediator uses an intelligent room heating technology providing an ideal room temperature during cold weather. Unlike traditional radiators, Bediator is energy efficient and can help you save on your bills. It is a stylish radiator that turns into a bed with just a flip. Once you push the button on the side, it flips and slides onto the floor. The LED display provides information such as the date and the current room temperature.

Smart Security Camera

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If you want security at its utmost discretion, then we wouldn’t recommend farther than this. With this device being designed to almost as small as an earbuds case, it surely does give you the most secret surveillance for your home. Some brands like TP-Link have designed to be so efficient as to only require two AA batteries that last up to two years. So all you have to do is connect to your internet, hide it on some shelf and be on your way to work or school. And the batteries still have this lifespan when you use all the features. So whether you’re viewing the video, recording motion, or talking through the speaker, you won’t kill the battery.

Wireless Door/Window Sensor

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Exceptionally thin, this superbly compact sensor measures just 0.15 inches thick. That’s the same as two credit cards stacked on top of each other. But, don’t let its small size fool you. The Sensitive Z-Wave Plus Strips use magnetic technology to instantly detect whenever a window or door opens. As soon as the magnets become misaligned, you’ll get an instant notification on your device.

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