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If you’re a chronic light switch fumbler or a leave-your-door-open mess, smart home gadgets can help you get your s*** together by automating things so you can control everything at your fingertips (literally). 

Let’s face it, big tech companies already know what you do at home, so why not make sure they know how you actually benefit from all that spying with some life-changing tech?

1. Amazon Echo Show 10

The Echo Show 10 takes convenience to a whole new level. Its shiny 10.1” HD display follows you around the room like an excitable puppy (or a surveillance device). 

The best part: The integrated 13MP camera with auto-framing keeps you in the center of the frame during video calls, whether you’re cooking dinner, helping the kids with homework, or chatting with your boss.

Goodbye to squinting at recipe instructions from across the kitchen or going blank on what other people are doing on video calls because you left the frame. This thing swivels to follow your every move.

2. Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

Are you a “Who could that be?” person whenever there’s a knock on the door? Make this fancy Ring Video doorbell a part of your home, and you’ll never be a paranoid homeowner again. With its crystal-clear HD+ video that lets you see visitors from head to toe, your friends won’t believe it when you announce who’s at your front door before they even ring the doorbell.

With “Bird’s Eye Zones”, you can map out exactly which areas of your property are worthy of your attention. The sidewalk where teens take their dogs for walks? Ignore it. The route where Amazon delivery drivers run up and drop off packages? Full alert mode. 

And when you’re too busy to answer, Alexa can greet your visitors and even tell delivery drivers where to leave packages, so your life is so much more convenient.

3. Google Nest Hub Max

Use this all-in-one display to write down your daily schedules, stream your favorite shows, and feel superior to your non-smart-home neighbors. You can check on your vacant home while you’re away — so forget about worrying if you left the oven on. Plus, you can catch your cat knocking stuff off shelves in real time.

The Face Match feature distinguishes between home members and provides tailored info so your teen can be reminded about homework. At the same time, you can be notified about that wine club subscription you forgot to cancel.

4. Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit

I was raised with classic light switches that turned the lights on and off. Best known as “the bare minimum,” they always worked — but they didn’t make me feel like I was living in the future.

Philips Color Ambiance smart lighting system will let you turn your home from “clinical office space” to “romantic dinner setting” with its simple voice control integration. You can command your lights while your hands are full with groceries or when you’re kicked back on the couch binge-watching Succession. 

Design scenes like “A Movie Night,” “Party Time,” or “I’m Having An Existential Crisis But Make It Pink” because the system learns your preferences, so your home lighting experience grows more intuitive over time. 

5. Samsung SmartThings Hub

Are you that techie with 17 different smart devices with 20 apps and no idea how to keep track of all of them? Are you sweating and switching apps when all you want is to simply turn off the light and lock the door? With Samsung’s magical SmartThings’ Hub, you’ll never suffer that digital disarray again.

This simple little box is a digital translator that allows all of your smart devices to communicate with each other — a radical idea in the world of “smart” homes. 

Link your lights, locks, thermostats, and other devices to make routines such as “Leaving Home”, which turns everything off, locks all the doors, and sets the thermostat at ‘I’m Not Paying to Heat an Empty House’ mode.

6. LIFX Color A19

If you want to be able to have rainbow-colored lighting without a hub, these bulbs deliver a respectable 1100 lumens in brightness—so you can finally see all that dust in your living room that you’ve been ignoring. Billions of colors are available at your command. Go ahead, fulfil your dream to make your kitchen Neon Lime Green at 3 AM just because you can.

The best part? These bulbs work right out of the box, with no extra gear required—ideal for commitmentphobes who aren’t yet ready for a full-on smart-home relationship. You can even set them to track your circadian rhythm, a fancy way of saying that they’ll be bright when you should be awake and dim when it’s time for sleep — basically tuning their warm amber glow to judge your late-night Netflix habits.

7. August Smart Lock Pro

If you’re ever freaking out over home security, here’s your secret weapon: a smart lock that remembers what you forget. The August Smart Lock Pro is a sleek metal contraption that replaces the interior side of your existing deadbolt while keeping your original keys (for that inevitable moment when tech fails you).

No more turning around when you’re halfway to work because you forgot to lock the front door! Conveniently check lock status remotely and even grant virtual keys to guests. The lock keeps a log of who comes and goes, so you’ll know precisely when your roommate sneaks in at 3:09 am or when your teenager breaks curfew.

8. Wyze Cam v3

This little camera can see things you can’t, like what your pets are getting up to all day or who’s nabbing packages off your front porch. With its crystal-clear 1080p resolution and color night vision, your Wyze Cam v3 brings you vivid details about what’s happening around your property.

Mount it indoors, outdoors, or upside down — wherever your anxiety over home security tells you to, connect to Wi-Fi, and start watching the live feed instantly from your phone. Nothing says “peace of mind” like getting smartphone notifications about every squirrel that crosses your property line.

9. Ecobee Smart Thermostat

Sick and tired of the ‘too hot vs too cold’ debate with your partner? Unlike a couple’s therapist, the Ecobee Smart Thermostat won’t help you work through your relationship woes, but it will save you big bucks while you argue. 

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat learns your habits and adjusts to save energy—so it knows more about your daily routines than your best friends! Smart sensors placed throughout your home eliminate hot and cold spots by measuring occupancy and temperature in multiple locations. 

The result is personalized comfort everywhere you go in your home, plus energy savings of up to 26% annually.

10. Sonos One SL

Despite its small footprint, the Sonos One SL delivers audio quality that rivals much larger systems, with deep bass and crystal-clear highs that will transform your home music system. Trueplay tuning technology automatically optimizes sound based on each room’s unique acoustics, while easy control via app or voice commands will make playing your favorite music effortless.

With these innovative devices working together, you’ll never have to search for cords or switches again. Instead, enjoy a home that’s remarkably intuitive, anticipating your every need. Welcome to the future: connected, convenient, and ready to cater to you!