You will save an untold amount of time, money and frustration by following these recommended smart home devices… I’ve tested each of these devices myself and integrated them with my smart home hub to create a seamless experience.
Recommended smart home gear
Category | Product | Description | Price | |
 | Voice Assistant (Option 1) | Google Home can help you to effectively run your smart home using your voice. | ||
 | Voice Assistant | Amazon Echo is the de facto standard smart speaker and is widely supported. | ||
 | Mini Computer | Computer to run Home Assistant software, turning it into an automation hub. | ||
 | Smart Lighting | Starter kit including a bridge and two light bulbs to easily control your lights. | ||
 | Smart Lighting | Use Go light to enhance the atmosphere or as a night lamp. It is also portable. | ||
 | Smart Lighting | Place Lightstrip under cabinets or behind entertainment systems. | ||
 | Motion Sensor | Turn on and off your lights automatically with the Philips Hue motion sensor. | ||
 | Smart Plug | Turn any light even one in which you can't place a Hue bulb into a smart light. | ||
 | Smart Plug | Turn your appliances (e.g. cooling fans) ON/OFF and get insight into energy usage. | ||
 | Universal Remote | With Logitech Harmony you can control all of your entertainment devices. | ||
 | Smart WiFi A/C | You can control your A/C and set automation rules with this WiFi controller. | ||
 | Switch | It mechanically turns rocker switch or button ON/OFF. Hub Plus required. | ||
 | Bluetooth to Wi-Fi Gateway | Make all your nearby SwitchBots (the Bots) access to Wi-Fi + IR remote control. |
Last update was on: July 4th, 2020