Have you ever imagined your home to feel like Tony Stark's Malibu mansion? You know what I'm talking about--high tech gadgets, talking home assistant, and everything at the touch of a single button.
With the advancement of technology, upgrading your home is smarter than ever.
The newest gadgets do not only help save you time but it also provides quick solutions to everyday problems. Their simple design and improved function reduce human effort, are mostly environmentally friendly, and often conserve space.
Step into the future with these smart home gadgets that will leave you spellbound.
Did you know that the robot vacuum cleaner goes way back in 1996? Electrolux first introduced the idea with its Trilobite, but was later discontinued because it kept colliding with objects and leaving areas uncleaned.
Almost 10 years later, three roboticists founded the iRobot and launched the Roomba in 2002. This product proved to be successful because it had intelligent programming and can clean without any human control.
Today, the advantage of using a robot vacuum cleaner is it's very quiet compared to a regular one and it's also more convenient because they can vacuum on their own. Another plus is it takes only a small space when not used and can be hidden under the bed or desk
Several versions of the robot vacuum cleaner are available in the market ranging from PhP1,000 to PhP15,000.
With the coronavirus, it's best to make sure to think about the air quality inside your home. There are a lot of indoor contaminants lingering about namely dust, cigarette smoke, allergens, and even bacteria.
And now that we're spending most of our time indoors, investing in a good air purifier can make an enormous difference in the quality of the air in your home
Air purifiers come in all shapes and sizes, and most have a mechanical filter that is very effective at removing pollutants. Others have special features like an ionic field, night mode, and so on.
A good rule of thumb when choosing an air purifier is to pick the one that fits your lifestyle and falls within your price range.
Based on our research a basic air purifier can go as low as PhP3,000.
If ever you wanted your own JARVIS, this is the way to do it.
A smart speaker is a multi-functional device that helps you control your smart home devices, play music, set timers and alarms, and so much more--all through a spoken voice command.
There are dozens of brands available today, but the most popular ones available in the market are Google Home Mini and the Amazon Echo which retails for at least PhP2,000.
Smart plugs take a wired home to a new level.
These are normal plugs you place into your outlet and let you run small home appliances through a smart speaker. Simply speaking, a smart plug turns a “dumb” device, like a room fan or a table lamp, into a smart device.
The limit is endless with the smart plug because you can turn on your coffee pot while you're still in bed, control your air conditioner without getting out of your chair, and you can even turn on lamps while you're away to deter burglars.
Aside from convenience, you can also monitor your energy consumption through the plug's app making your home more energy-efficient.
Smart plugs retail for PhP200 to PhP1,500, depending on the brand.
Contactless bins are exactly what it suggests--it opens automatically when you are near so you don't need to touch the trash.
That's not all! Some brands feature an airtight seal that prevents odors from coming out, a UV light for extra disinfection, and an automatic waste packaging and replacement system--all a major plus.
A contactless bin retails for at least PhP500 and could go high as PhP4,000.
Nothing screams luxury like a smart toilet like the ones in Japan!
But because smart toilets are expensive, a great alternative is simply buying a smart toilet seat.
This detachable seat includes basic features such as a heated seat, heated water, a bidet spray, an LED night light, and a UV sterilizer.
It's still a bit costly given that it retails at PhP12,000. However, that's only a fraction of a smart toilet.
Why stick to regular LED bulbs when you can do more with smart lights?
Smart lights help you control your light bulbs through an app or via voice command on your smart speaker. You can also set schedules so you don't need to manually switch it on and off, and you can even change its color and brightness at the tip of your fingers!
A smart light bulb retails for PhP400 at minimum.
If you travel a lot, it's best to invest in a wireless door or window sensor.
It is a cost-effective security system that alerts you to any intrusive activity detected.
You can easily monitor your doors or windows remotely with the help of a smartphone app and it helps deter would-be burglars in a switch.
It also sends a text message or an email when any activity is detected and can verify if all doors or windows are closed from anywhere you are located.
An entry-level wireless door or window sensor costs roughly PhP300 each.
Baby monitors have been around since 1937. During its infancy, a baby alarm is a radio system that is used to remotely listen to sounds made by an infant.
With the advancement of technology, this little device has seen a major upgrade that allows any parent to not only monitor their little bundle of joy but also their sleep activity.
The best part: You're not limited by a signal range.
An entry-level smart baby monitor retails for PhP 600.
We've discussed your babies, but how about your fur babies?
This device is like your all-in-one dog sitter because it includes a recording camera, a treat popper, barking alerts, night vision, and more!
It's sleek design also doubles as a protection to help you monitor if there are burglars around --- they won't even know you're watching!
A treat tossing pet camera retails for PhP 7,000. It's a little hefty in the wallet but we know you love to spoil your fur baby.