亚马逊回声
如果您一直在寻找完美的家庭助理，那么读取新闻，播放音乐，甚至在艰难的一天结束时关闭灯，然后看起来不比亚马逊回声更远。七个麦克风可以从房间和全向扬声器中拿起声音，填充一个带有沉浸式声音的空间，这款时尚的系统是值得独自的聆听体验。甚至更好，它与基于云的技术配对 - 作为Alexa的alexa - 这将在您向房间的任何地方询问时，将在您提出的任何地方转发天气，交通，甚至您最喜欢的体育比分。它还与各种其他智能家居设备兼容，使得该命令中心是任何简化的家庭的必要条件。可用Amazon;$ 180。
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Keen Home Smart Vent
If your house is like most, it has a few rooms that are consistently too cold and a few rooms that are always too warm. That's exactly the kind of scenario that the Smart Vent seeks to correct. Retrofit any of your home's existing vents with a Smart Vent, then connect them to your home wireless connection or programmable thermostat. The vents will communicate with each other to ensure that hot or cool air makes it into the rooms that need it most, keeping you and your family comfortable all year round.可用Amazon;$85.
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WallyHome Water Sensing System
泄漏警报并不是新的，但在过去，他们经常昂贵，很少是用户友好的。进入Wallyhome水传感系统，一套Gizmos，使泄漏检测更实惠，更有效。怎么样？传统的泄漏探测器只会在触发时发出噪音（虽然响亮）。问题是，每次发生泄漏时都可能不会回家。Wallyhome让您在循环中：其传感器的即时检测到一个问题（水分或温度或湿度的剧烈变化），Wally向您的智能手机发送通知。可用Amazon;$299.
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Switch from iDevices
Though its looks are unassuming, the Switch from iDevices possesses remarkable abilities. Plug it into any outlet, and then use the corresponding app on your phone to control your lights, TV, coffeepot, and more. The convenience of control without having to lift a finger (or barely having to, at least) is one obvious benefit of this smart-home superpower. The real advantage, however, is that you can tailor the product to suit your schedule and your family's specific needs. Among other functions, it can be personalized to check in on your house remotely, or set zones that allow devices to work together for a truly collaborative home.可用Amazon;$56.
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Nest Cam
无论何处，无论何时需要使用小而强大的巢凸轮，都会监控您的家。它的24/7直播和130度视觉广角视图（带缩放！）是在头部后部眼睛的技术相当。你甚至可以用它来倾听和进房间with whoever might be home—like the kids who just got back from school, or the dog that's disobediently sitting on the couch. When you aren't tuned in, Nest's app will ping you to let you know of any unusual activity.可用Amazon;$199.
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MyQ Garage Door Opener
Some habits, such as grabbing your wallet and locking the door when you leave, are staples of your morning routine. But if you're naturally forgetful, you know all too well the icy panic that sets in when you can't remember if you unplugged the iron or turned off the stove. With Chamberlain's MyQ Garage Door Opener, you'll have one less thing to worry about in the morning. This sleek Wi-Fi-controlled unit is compatible with most garage doors made since 1993 and includes a free mounting bracket, door sensor, and an accompanying app. Connect MyQ to your home Wi-Fi, install the app, and you'll be able to open and close your garage door anywhere from your phone. You'll also receive alerts if the door is left open or if, say, the kids open it while you're away.可用Amazon;109美元。
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Roost Battery
拯救自己一些伴随的烟雾报警等必要性的头痛，就像醒来时醒来的烟雾报警一样。对于低电池警告的令人不安的间歇性啁啾 - 当您切换到更智能的探测器时。升级您的烟雾报警只需两步：使用速率电池更换现有的烟雾报警器中的9伏电池，然后在智能手机上设置其相应的应用程序。当您的警报熄灭即使您没有回家时，此电池会通知您，让您轻松沉默哔哔声，并在替换电池时提醒您。（尽管如此，这不会很快 - 他们持续五年多！）可用Amazon;$ 65。
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SkyBell Wi-Fi Video Doorbell
No matter where you are—on the couch or on the road—you can now answer the front door of your home via smartphone, thanks to theSkyBell Wi-Fi Video Doorbell. Here's how it works: When a guest pushes the button at the center of the circular, brushed-steel device, it sends a live video feed of the entryway directly to your phone. From there, you can see who's at the door, and if you want, video chat with your visitor.可用Amazon;$150.
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Neato BotVac
Robotic vacuum cleaners have been staples of smart homes for some time now, but the new and improved Neato BotVac leaves them all in the dust. Its Wi-Fi capabilities make it more advanced than its predecessors, so you can operate it remotely from Android or iPhone devices and receive real-time updates on its cleaning process. But is it a good housekeeper? The company maintains that its high-quality filter traps more dust and dirt than competing brands.可用Amazon;$700.
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