Smart technology for home automation & personal use
Products that work with Google Assistant.
We highly recommend the Lutron Caséta Wireless light switches due to their reliability and ease of use. Smart switches allow you to control them like normal switches, through an app, or with voice control. Lutron has been making light switches for close to 50 years and they serve the residential and commercial markets.
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Philips Hue was one of the first smart lighting systems. These smart light bulbs can run over Zigbee or Bluetooth and connect to voice assistants through the Hue Bridge.
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Sengled Smart LED light bulbs are a great way to get started with smart lighting, especially if you live in an apartment and cannot change your light switches.
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The ecobee SmartThermostat and ecobee3 lite are highly recommended Wi-Fi smart thermostats. They are relatively easy to set up and will start saving you money on your energy bills right away. Both units work with popular voice assistants and the ecobee4 include built-in Amazon Alexa.
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The Nest Thermostats (3rd Gen and E) are great Wi-Fi thermostats that are easy to install and use, plus they are aesthetically appealing. Most importantly, they will save you money on your utility bills. The Nests are a great option if you don’t have a common wire.
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The Honeywell Round Smart Thermostat (Second Generation) is a great option for keeping your home comfortable. The T5+ Smart Thermostat is also a great money-saving option. Both thermostats are easy to setup and will save you money on your utility bills. They are one of the few thermostats that work with Apple HomeKit.
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The Wink Hub 2 is a classic hardware smart home hub that includes Z-Wave and Zigbee radios. It works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. The Wink Hub is a great choice if you want a wide range of device options and if you don’t mind a little tinkering.
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SmartThings is Samsung’s foray into the smart home — and it is a worthy entry worth full consideration if you are starting a new smart home system. This review covers the 2018 version of the device, often referred to as v3 or 3rd generation. There are plenty of devices that connect to it so you will be able to make a very versatile smart home.
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The Mysa Line Voltage Thermostat is one of the few smart thermostats for electric baseboard heaters. It is a relatively new product and has already proved to be one of the best options for those who want to monitor and control their line voltage heating system while away.
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Insteon’s home automation ecosystem performs reliably due to its proprietary protocols. With a wide range of compatible devices and unique powerline communication technology, Insteon is a leader in home automation. If you want a system that just works and prefer to stick with a single manufacturer for your devices then Insteon may be for you.
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