The Smartphone House: 9 Home Products You Control from the Palm of Your Hand
November 1, 2013
Published by Greg Drusch
Is there anything that a smartphone can’t do these days? It certainly doesn’t seem like it, there’s an app for just about everything! Here are 9 home products you can control from your phone:
The Nest Learning Thermostat
“Most people leave the house at one temperature and forget to change it. So the Nest Learning Thermostat learns your schedule, programs itself and can be controlled from your phone. Teach it well and the Nest Thermostat can lower your heating and cooling bills up to 20%.”
The Nest Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector
“We all know why smoke alarms are torn off the ceiling or missing batteries: because every time you make stir-fry, the smoke alarm cries wolf. Or just as you’re falling asleep, you hear a low-battery chirp. They’ve become annoying. And that’s a safety issue…We made a smoke and CO alarm you’ll love, because hating it is dangerous.”
Belkin WeMo Light Switch
“The Wi-Fi® enabled WeMo Light Switch allows you to turn lights on and off from anywhere–from across the house, from the backyard, or from the other side of the world. WeMo Light Switch replaces a standard light switch in your home and can be controlled remotely with an Android smartphone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. It works with your existing Wi-Fi® network and anywhere your smartphone or tablet has an Internet connection (3G or 4G LTE). Easy for most Do It Yourselfers.”
WeMo Insight Switch
“The Wi-Fi enabled WeMo Insight Switch connects your home appliances and electronic devices to your Wi-Fi network, allowing you to turn devices on or off, program customized notifications, and change device status–from anywhere. WeMo Insight Switch can monitor your electronics and will send information about the device’s energy usage directly to your smartphone or tablet. Perfect to pair with space heaters, wall A/C units, TVs, washers, dryers, fans, lights and more.”
Kevo Deadbolt
“Your Smartphone Is Now Your Key. Keep your phone in your pocket or purse. No more fumbling for your keys… just touch the lock to open for the ultimate in convenience.”
Dropcam
“Dropcam is a cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring service with remove viewing and two-way talk that makes it easy to stay connected with places, people and pets, no matter where you are.”
Philips Hue Lighting System
“Ambiance lighting will never be the same after you try the Philips Hue lighting system. Using a companion app, you can tell the lights to turn on or off at certain times, set them to specific colors, and manage them remotely. Philips even offers “Light Recipes,” preset lighting settings for various purposes like relaxing, reading, and concentrating.”
Samsung Smart Washer
“If you’re the kind of person who forgets to start a load of laundry and only realize after leaving the house, Samsung’s Smart Care Washer might be a good fit. It features an app that lets you remotely turn on the appliance and track its progress. And when you’re home, you interact with the washer through an LCD touchscreen, accessing plenty of washing options and settings.”
Pet Feeder
“Whether you’re on the go, working late at the office or out of town on vacation, just open up the Pintofeed app and feed your pet with a tap of a button.”
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This post was written by Greg Drusch
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