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Home is where the heart is, especially during the holiday season. It can also be where innovative smart devices keep you and your loved ones safe and comfortable while supporting your every need.
A smart home uses a network of IoT-enabled products that allow you to monitor and manage nearly everything under your roof, from locking the front door to lighting up your morning wake-up experience and notifying you if someone left the refrigerator door open. No wonder the global smart home market size is projected to reach $537 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.—and it’s only continuing to grow.
With a market that big, where do you begin? We found five affordable and useful smart home products that are perfect additions to your wish list this season, so start here.
Level Home Level Lock
The Level Home Level Lock offers sophisticated security without the fuss of bulky equipment. Although it may look like a standard deadbolt on the outside, its sleek hidden technology unlocks several convenient ways to access your home in style. By pairing a Level Keypad with a Level Lock - Touch Edition, residents and visitors can let themselves in through touch, auto-unlock, key codes, app, and voice. This simplicity is crucial for those who welcome a variety of guests into their home, like short-term renters, dog walkers, childcare providers, and cleaners. For maximum convenience, the lock can also be programmed to automatically unlock as you approach and lock again after you leave. The Level Lock - Touch Edition uses Bluetooth to connect to the Level Home app on your phone, allowing you to unlock the front door with the touch of a finger—perfect for when you’re carrying groceries or wrangling kids or pets. It also comes with credit-card-sized key cards that can unlock the door with a tap—a useful option for little ones who don’t have smartphones. You can also opt to revamp your existing deadbolt with the Level Bolt, and even take their online quiz to check your door’s compatibility.
Sandman Doppler Smart Alarm Clock
The Sandman Doppler makes getting up—and keeping your favorite devices charged while you’re snoozing—a lot easier. Plus, the built-in Amazon Alexa allows for a hands-free experience, whether you're just waking up or getting ready to hit the hay. The clock offers six USB ports, perfect for those who want a smart home assistant near their bed and have multiple devices they need to charge every night. Smartphones, smartwatches, headphones, tablets—anything that charges via USB is compatible with the Doppler. Set up your alarm ahead of time with customized wake-up sounds so you can rest easy. And with internal batteries, the alarm will go off even if the internet is down or the power fails.
Sengled Smart Wi-Fi LED Light Bulb
Smart lights are great fun, whether for creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing night in or for bringing the wow to a party. The Sengled Smart Wi-Fi LED Light Bulb is a simple and affordable option if you’re looking to invest in smart lighting on a budget. It can be installed in any standard E26 socket and connects directly to your home Wi-Fi without the need for a hub. It displays 16 million colors, supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, and can interact with other smart home devices. It also comes with a mobile app with a multitude of features, such as lighting schedules for a gradual glow in the morning and a monitoring system that tells you how much power the bulb is using. With so many options, Sengled is here to help you set the festive holiday mood.
Sonos Sub Mini
Sonos is to home audio what Apple is to home computing: a cleanly-designed and powerful way to enjoy high-quality high tech. If you’re interested in creating powerful sub bass for your movies or music, check out the Sonos Sub Mini, the newest member of the great-sounding Sonos audio device ecosystem. It’s a small wireless subwoofer that connects seamlessly to your existing Sonos collection of speakers and soundbars. The Sub Mini is cylindrical, so it looks a little different than other Sonos products, but it still fits in nicely with the look and feel of the collection. It will also tuck into smaller spaces easily, so it’s perfect for small and medium-sized rooms. The Sub Mini is a welcome addition to the Sonos line, with a clever design and some fine work by expert audio engineers.
EZVIZ C3X Outdoor Camera
The EZVIZ C3X Outdoor Camera uses the power of artificial intelligence to keep your home safe all year round. This dual-lens device is equipped with AI that differentiates people and vehicles from other moving objects to help maintain your peace of mind. The 360° rotation means full-coverage protection with no hidden space. Whether you’re setting it up at the front door or tucking it away in the backyard, it’s designed to watch over a large space for all-day and all-night protection. With exciting new features, including colorized night vision, intelligent motion alerts, and audible warnings, you can rest easy knowing EZVIZ is watching over your home. And at this price point, it’s the ideal gift for anyone on your list this year—plus an extra for yourself.
This story was produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Level.
