The concept of a smart home is becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives. Many smart gadgets already make life easier at home, allowing us to control them simply from our phones or with our voices. The problem is that these devices often come with high prices, making it difficult to equip our homes. To help you overcome this obstacle , today we're going to suggest 5 perfect smart home ideas for those on a tight budget . Take note.
EchoPop
Amazon recently expanded its Echo family with the Pop model. This smart speaker sits a step below the Echo Dot, featuring a curious semi-spherical design that's quite striking and attractive in your hand (not to mention compact and lightweight). Its size allows you to place it anywhere, and while it doesn't have the same sound power as the Dot, it performs admirably, offering perfect performance for smaller rooms.
Needless to say, Alexa is still integrated into this device, so you can perform a multitude of tasks (set timers, save reminders, control your music, etc.) as well as control other devices connected to your smart home. It's perfect and also has a fantastic price.
Govee LED Strips
Philips' popular Ambilight TVs offer fantastic ambiance, making the experience of watching certain content doubly enjoyable. If one of these Smart TVs is out of your budget right now, you can always get these LED strips from Govee and set up your own system at home.
These light strips can be controlled not only through a smartphone app but also via Alexa and Google Assistant , making customization even more convenient. They come with up to 64 scene modes and the ability to change color in sync with the music playing.
Smart Air Quality Monitor
Interested in monitoring your home's air quality? Look no further. We have the perfect device for you. The Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor is a compact device that you can place in any room to monitor various parameters , including temperature, humidity, and VOC (volatile organic compound) levels. It also provides information on particulate matter and carbon monoxide, giving you a concise yet informative air quality report.
This information, which you can access by voice or through an Echo device with a screen, will allow you to take appropriate action , for example, setting up a routine where your air purifier or dehumidifier turns on when the air quality is poor - by the way, a green, yellow or red light on the device itself indicates its status so you can quickly recognize it at a glance.
It works quite well, and you'll be surprised at how much you'll learn about the air quality in your home. If you're interested (which you should be), this gadget is ideal to have at home.
Aigostar Smart Ross fan
Summer is in full swing, and having a fan with smart features is always a plus. This one from Aigostar offers excellent value for money , providing a powerful airflow with three speeds (low, medium, and high), three different modes (normal, natural, and night), and an oscillating function.
It features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to control its power on and off and set a timer. All these functions can also be controlled by voice, as it's compatible with Alexa and Google Home . It's perfect for rooms up to 20 m².
IKEA STARKVIND table with air purifier
The last product we recommend for your smart living room, at a very reasonable price, is this table with an integrated air purifier from IKEA. This model, priced at €169 and available in two colors, performs two functions in one : it serves as a side table and cleans the air simultaneously.
The air purifier can be set to automatic mode, detecting the particles (PM2.5) in the air on its own and regulating the fan speed without you having to do anything, although it also allows control from a mobile app , where you can regulate the fan, check the air quality status, program timers and even create scenes with other smart home products.