Yes, the smart home even extends into the great outdoors. Click through to see some of the newest connected devices for protecting, maintaining — and entertaining!
This robotic mower uses wireless beacon technology to navigate a yard and the company’s Imprint Smart Mapping technology to learn the environment. According to iRobot, users place the wireless beacons around the yard, drive the robot once around the perimeter, and then schedule the Terra to mow. It will reportedly return to its base to recharge the battery and resume mowing until the yard is complete. The accompanying Home app, meanwhile, enables the ability to adjust the desired grass height and schedule the mow. The company will trial the device as a beta program in the U.S. this year.
Never chance overcooking food again with this smart smoker, which features built-in Wi-Fi to let users remotely monitor their meat. The accompanying MyChef app provides a choice of recipes for customized temperature and time settings, and it will also notify when the smoker is preheated or when it’s time to flip the food. Features include a built-in LCD touchscreen, 1,000 square inches of cooking surface, and the ability to use on the counter or as a built-in model.
The Wi-Fi-enabled sensor detects water leaks and freeze conditions, sending text or email notifications and sounding an alarm when an issue is discovered. Unlike many other sensors, it’s engineered as a stand-alone device, geared toward consumers who aren’t interested in purchasing an additional hub or bridge. Battery life is a reported two years. Suggested retail is $59.95.
In addition to letting homeowners smarten their “dumb” A/C and heater units with remote controls, these new sensors also immediately trigger cooling and heating functionality when a person enters or leaves a room — no smartphone necessary. Two colors are offered (gray and white), with pricing starting at $199. Additional sensors can also be purchased separately.
The weatherproof cameras in the CCTV security system ($899) feature integration with both Dropbox and Google Assistant. Features include 4K Ultra HD resolution, night vision, push notifications, audio and True Detect thermal motion sensing that auto records and sends push notifications when warm objects are detected.
Part of Ring’s new line of smart lighting, the battery-powered and motion-activated Spotlight is designed for outdoor installation. Connecting it to the company’s Bridge lets users control it remotely and link with other Ring devices; for example, if this light detecs motion, other Ring lights will illuminate. Suggested retail is $39.99.
With a front panel measuring less than half an inch thick, this slim smart lock can be managed via PIN codes or Bluetooth keys, even offline, allowing for flexible property management. (The lock can also be accessed by physical keys.) Start and end times for PIN codes and Bluetooth keys can be customized via the app, and logs are provided, enabling users to track date and time of visitor access.
The Rest Of The House
In The Living Room & The Kitchen
