10 Smart Home Upgrades Worth Considering
The connected devices that earn their place, and what to check before you buy.
By the FutureSpace editors. 2 minute read.
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Smart home products are worth buying when they remove a small daily task. Before any purchase, check that it works with the phone and voice assistant you already use.
1Smart bulbs in the lamps you use at night
Start with two or three lamps, not the whole house. Schedule them to warm and dim after sunset.
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2A speaker as the control point
One compact speaker in the main room handles music, timers and voice control for everything else.
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3A thermostat that follows your schedule
Confirm compatibility with your heating system first. Once fitted, it is the upgrade you notice least and benefit from most.
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4A robot vacuum on a timer
Run it while you are out. Clear floors make every room look better.
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5Backlighting for screens
A light strip behind a monitor or television is inexpensive and makes evening viewing easier on the eyes.
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6A lit bathroom mirror
Even light on the face in the morning and a dimmed glow at night.
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7Smart plugs for older lamps
A plug adapter adds scheduling to any lamp with a physical switch. Group them into a single evening scene.
8Motion lights for hallways and closets
Battery or plug-in sensors that light a path at night save you reaching for a switch.
9A video doorbell
Useful for deliveries. Check your building's rules if you rent.
10One app, not five
Whatever you choose, keep to one ecosystem where you can. A single app is what makes a smart home feel simple.
