10 smart home gadgets you never knew you needed

You want to enjoy your time at home, not bogged down by chores and repairs. And thanks to the smart home devices currently on the market, that's entirely possible. Check out today's roundup of 10 smart home gadgets you never knew you needed. Because, as soon as you see these devices, you'll wonder how you ever managed without them.

10 smart home gadgets you never knew you needed
Fridge Eye Smart Refrigerator Camera in White

You’ve seen a smart security camera that can track your surroundings around the clock. But how about a security camera with a two-year battery life? You’ve seen a smart vacuum that can clean your floors. But how about a robot that can spot clean?

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Smart home gadgets are evolving more than ever before, and this is one of the best times to grab these new devices for your home. We’ve rounded up 10 cool smart home gadgets that won’t just enhance your everyday life but will also make you feel so much cooler with new technology around you.

Blink Indoor Security Camera

You won’t have to worry about your security camera running out of batteries when you have the Blink Indoor Security Camera. This wireless indoor camera has a two-year battery life and needs just two AA batteries.

Blink Indoor Security Camera

Blink Indoor Security Camera on a White Table

Level Touch Keyless Door Lock

Another of our smart home gadgets you need is the Level Touch Keyless Door Lock. With this smart lock, you won’t have to carry your house keys everywhere. Instead, your door unlocks with your fingerprint or a keycard.


iRobot Roomba s9+ Automatic Dirt Disposal

The iRobot Roomba s9+ Automatic Dirt Disposal dumps its dirt and communicates with a mop. Whenever the Roomba s9+ is done vacuuming, it will tell the Braava mop to start its work.

Clevermade LockBox Package Locker

Protect your packages from theft with the Clevermade LockBox Package Locker. This is one of our smart home gadgets you need on your front door. Its reinforced steel body is durable, and you can anchor it to an exterior wall.


iFlow Touchless Faucet

Get a germ-free solution for turning on the faucet with the iFlow Touchless Faucet. This faucet is touchless and turns on and off when you need it to, saving you water.


IKEA FYTUR Smart Window Blinds

Easily blackout the outside world with the IKEA FYTUR Smart Window Blinds. With remote and smartphone control, it’s never been easier to raise or lower your shades. What’s more, you can even set these blinds on a timer in the app.


Helios Touch Evolution Touch-Sensitive Wall Lighting

Get modular lighting for your home with another of our smart home gadgets that you need, the Helios Touch Evolution Touch-Sensitive Wall Lighting. These panels turn on with just a tap and offer limitless arrangement options.

Eve Systems Water Guard Smart Leak Detector

Save your floors and appliances from unexpected leaks with the Eve Systems Water Guard Smart Leak Detector. This leak detector works with Apple HomeKit and connects your appliances to your  Apple devices. When it detects a leak, this gadget notifies your devices and home hub.


GARDENA Smart SILENO City Robotic Lawnmower

Take care of your lawn the easy way with the GARDENA Smart SILENO City Robotic Lawnmower. Another of our smart home gadgets that you need to enjoy your summer weekends, this device is quiet and excellent for city gardens up to 500 square meters.


Fridge Eye Smart Refrigerator Camera

Now you can always see what’s in your fridge wherever you are with the Fridge Eye Smart Refrigerator Camera. This camera installs in your fridge, connects to Wi-Fi, and gives you a real-time view of your fridge’s contents.


Are you ready to have an even smarter home with some of the gadgets on this list? Because having the right devices can make your time at home so much more relaxing. I, for one, am all about that refrigerator camera. What about you? What sort of smart home gadgets do you need? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Lauren has been writing and editing since 2008. She loves working with text and helping writers find their voice. When she's not typing away at her computer, she cooks and travels with her husband and two daughters.
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