Thanks to the introduction of Matter, this year was a big one for the smart home. It's still early days for the cross- brand compatibility layer, and it's probably still something that should only be one factor in how you set up your smart home and pick your devices.
Some of the items support Matter but not all. The best smart home is the one that feels smart even if it doesn't talk to what
If you want to give a gift for a smart home lover in your life, the following gifts are perfect.
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The Signe table and floor lamps are examples of the great smart lighting products made by the company.
Light bars are built into heavy bases. It's simple, but the Gradient version adds the ability to project multiple colors across the bar. If you are using them in conjunction with the sync box for tv, you will get nice accent lighting effects in virtually any room.
The price is either a table or floor.
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Adding a pair of Ikea's Symfonisk flat speakers to complete the home theater setup is relatively innocuous. There isn't much to give away about the fact that these actually output sound, besides the dangling cord, which you can blend into most decor.
They make for the perfect rear speakers in a room where you don't want to sacrifice aesthetic to get surround, and when you pair them up with one of Sonos' sounders and its new Sub Mini, you have a great sound system for your TV.
The price is from Ikea.
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The Level Lock+, which uses Level's genius design to give you a sophisticated smart lock that looks like an ordinary deadbolt, is the best smart lock of the year. Apple Home Key support is added to the mix.
Home Key works with modern phones and watches and can be used to open and lock doors. The Home Key feature allows for remote and touch-based locking and unlocks.
The price is from Apple.
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The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and the Smart Thermostat Enhanced are new models in the Ecobee lineup. The Premium has a built-in indoor air-quality monitor and high-end finishes.
The Premium model of the Ecobee thermostat looks better than any of the previous ones, and it also supports voice control, as well as streaming and playing music and audiobooks. If you need to relay something from one room to another, it can act as a hands-free system.
The price is from Ecobee.
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The first U.S. Roomba to include both vacuum and mop in one has been released by iRobot. With the ability to distinguish carpets from floors, and a way to maneuver the mop pad down and up as needed, it's the smart cleaner.
The included docking station can empty the vacuum bin, but it will need your help to refill the mopping tank. It's still less work than the manual method.
The price was discounted at the time of publication.
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You would think that the toothbrush would be a problem for a long time. A couple of years ago, Oral-B released its modern iO lineup of toothbrushes, but they are still the best you can buy, and after two years, I have the recommendations of multiple dentists and hygienists to back that up.
The Oral-B iO Series 9 is the top-of-the-line model, with different colored indicators to tell you when you're brushing too hard or too soft, and a whole host of different modes. There is a charging travel case in the box.
The price is $299 from Amazon.
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The smart rowers are built to last and are well-constructed. The company uses game designers to build the interactive programs and apps that drive its workouts.
The Impact has a folding design that makes it easier to fit in a corner when not in use. It uses a combo air and magnetic resistance system to give it a natural rowing feel.
At the time of publication, the price was $2,199.
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