There’s no denying it – smart homes are the future. There are many different options for smart home products, and they won’t break the bank. In this blog post, we will go over 6 smart home ideas under $100 so you can get started today!
These ideas will keep your family safe and make life easier for everyone. Plus, they’ll help save money on your electric bill!
There’s no denying it – smart homes are the future. There are many different options for smart home products, and they won’t break the bank. In this blog post, we will go over 6 smart home ideas under $100 so you can get started today!
These ideas will keep your family safe and make life easier for everyone. Plus, they’ll help save money on your electric bill!
1. Purchase a smart power strip to turn off all electronics with one switch
It’s an easy way to save money and energy!
A smart power strip can also be used for more than just turning off electronics. You can schedule it to turn on or off at certain times of the day, which is perfect if you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint and have a greener home.
If you’re looking to take things one step further, purchase an outlet that will allow you to remotely control devices plugged into the wall! It’s like having remote access in your own home.
For example, say there are two lamps next to each other with identical bulbs that both need replacing – but only one lamp needs new light bulbs. With this feature enabled, simply replace the bulb in the lamp where needed and disable remote monitoring from another device so no energy waste occurs.
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- 【3 Side Design & 2.2 IN Wide Space】- 3-side design power strip that makes it easier to make the plugs not covering any outlet, and the 8 AC outlets with 2.2 inchces widely spced in between outlets, larger than standard...
- 【Overload Surge Protection】- The surge protector power strip with overload protection protects your electrical appliances from lighting, surges or spikes. The minimum energy-absorbing capacity of 900 Joules. Lighted...
- 【Wall Mountable Extension Cord with Flat Plug】- The low-profile flat plug fits easily in tight spaces; and the right angle flat plug design prevents bottom plug blocking; the 5ft upgraded braided extension cord is very...
- Multi-functional Outlet Splitter: This Multi Plug Outlet Extender can turn 2 into 5, plus 4 USB Ports; 1680 joules surge protector protect electronics by improving your power quality. Wall plug design, No messy power cable,...
- Smart USB Wall Charger: 5V 4.2A shared rating; USB A port up to 2.4A, USB C port up to 3A MAX. This USB wall charger can detect charged devices and deliver charging speed, compatible with cell phone, camera, laptops, power...
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2. Install motion sensors in your home for security and automation
This is one of the most cost-effective smart home ideas around and can be as easy as hanging a couple of sensors on your wall. Motion sensors are great for security purposes because they’ll not only alert you when there’s movement in your house – but some will also automatically turn lights off if nobody has been moving for a while!
It goes without saying that this could save you money on energy bills (yay!),
Another way to make sure no light bulbs go unused is by installing smart lighting options in every room of your home. With just the touch of an app, these devices allow you to change the color or brightness from anywhere with Internet access.
- Easy guided install: Neutral wire is required, standard wall plate size. No need to understand complex switch wiring or master vs auxiliary switch configurations; The Kasa app guides you through easy step by step...
- Control from anywhere: Monitor your light status. Turn electronics on and off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app, whether you are at home, in the office or on vacation
- Voice control: Enjoy the hands-free convenience of controlling the lights in your home with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant; perfect for times when your hands are full or entering a dark room
- Scheduling: Use timer or countdown schedules to set your smart switch to automatically turn on and off while you're home or away. Enable ‘away mode’ to randomly switch on and off to trick potential intruders
- Plug Ring Chime into any standard power outlet, and get instant alerts anywhere in your home.
- Plug and play: Plug it in, connect it to your Wi-Fi network and link it to your Ring devices. It’s that easy.
- Compatible with Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Pro and Stick Up Cam. Internet requirements is 4 Mbps for all 1080p ring devices or 2 Mbps for 720p ring devices
- Volume control: Adjust the volume directly from the free Ring app. Connectivity : 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection @ 2.4GHz only
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3. Install a doorbell camera so you can see who is at the door from anywhere
Install a doorbell camera so you can see who is at the door from any smartphone in your home.
This device will allow you to monitor what’s going on outside of your home via a live feed, and it’ll also let you answer the door remotely using video chat! This could be especially helpful for people who work all day or are away frequently – not to mention that it provides peace of mind when things go bump in the night.
The cool thing about this idea is that there are tons of different models available with various features and price points depending on what you’re looking for. From budget-friendly to top-of-the-line systems available in the market.
- Plug Ring Chime into any standard power outlet, and get instant alerts anywhere in your home.
- Plug and play: Plug it in, connect it to your Wi-Fi network and link it to your Ring devices. It’s that easy.
- Compatible with Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Pro and Stick Up Cam. Internet requirements is 4 Mbps for all 1080p ring devices or 2 Mbps for 720p ring devices
- Volume control: Adjust the volume directly from the free Ring app. Connectivity : 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection @ 2.4GHz only
- EXTENDED WIRELESS COVERAGE: Adds Wi-Fi range coverage up to 1000 sq ft, and connects up to 15 devices such as laptops, smartphones, speakers, IP cameras, tablets, IoT devices, and more..Connectivity protocol:Ethernet,Wi-Fi
- AC750 WI-FI SPEED: Provides up to 750Mbps performance using dual-band and patented FastLane(TM) technology.
- UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Works with any wireless router, gateway, or cable modem with Wi-Fi.
- WIRED ETHERNET PORT: Simply plug in game consoles, streaming players, or other nearby wired devices using the one 10/100M port for maximum speed.
- VOICE CONTROL: Works with Alexa and Google Assistant (devices sold separately)
- CONNECT ALL YOUR SMART DEVICES: Easily connect and manage your smart home ecosystem with Wink Hub 2. Compatible with all major smart home categories, including cameras & doorbells, lighting & locks, thermostats, sensors &...
- ONE SIMPLE APP: Control all your home’s smart devices, no matter where you may be, using the Wink app on your smartphone. Set up shortcuts that let you turn off all your home’s lights with a single tap or automatically...
- ULTIMATE COMPATIBILITY: Wink Hub 2 enables you to connect and control 400+ smart home devices, including those made by Nest, Philips, Ring, Ecobee, Go Control, Schlage, Sonos, Arlo, Yale and Chamberlain.
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4. Buy a smart thermostat that learns your habits over time
You should buy a smart thermostat and set it to the same temperature you like all of the time. This way, when someone else is at home they can adjust the temperature without breaking any rules – or having two people enter different settings!
The Nest Thermostat has an easy-to-use interface for setting up schedules. You input what days of the week each person will be in charge of turning on/off heating or cooling equipment (or both), and then just follow along with those preset zones throughout the day.
The Nest Learning Thermostats also have an auto-away mode which means if no one’s been around for a while, it will automatically adjust your temperature to save you energy.
It also saves money by learning the temperatures that work best for you and adapting them over time (so they might not be exactly what someone else would set).
A smart thermostat is a really inexpensive way to get started with home automation, and can have big benefits – like saving energy!
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- Works with Alexa for voice control (hub required, Alexa device and hub sold separately)
- Touch Screen keypad and lock cylinder on exterior and thumb turn interior. Door thickness range is 1.37 to 1.75 standard
- Stores up to 30 personalized user codes at a time
- Built in alarm with 3 alert settings. Battery Uses 4 AA alkaline batteries. Exterior Dimensions 3 x 5 x 1 inches. Interior Dimensions 3 x 8 x 2 inches
- Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
- Your ecobee3 lite powers on through the C and Rc terminal. Be sure to insert your R/Rc/Rh wire in the Rc terminal of your ecobee3 lite thermostat.
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5. Add smart lighting options to control lights throughout your house from the app on your phone
Adding smart lighting to your home can be really expensive and time-consuming, which is why it’s not the first thing most people buy. But if you’re just getting started with home automation (or looking for an inexpensive option), adding smart lighting options to your phone or tablet could be a great start.
Some smart lights can be set on a schedule or have timers, which will help with energy usage when you’re not home. Others might offer accent colors that change throughout the day or night for mood control.
Some may even offer the ability to sync with your favorite music, so when you’re listening to a song it changes the light throughout.
And there are cheaper options for smart lighting than before — like Philips Hue Starter Kit and Belkin WeMo Light Switch, meaning setting up home automation won’t be costly or difficult.
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- MOST CONNECTED: Caseta connects with more leading smart home devices - including Alexa, Apple Home, the Google Assistant, Ring, Serena shades and Sonos - than any other smart lighting control brand (Caseta Smart Hub required)
- CONTROL YOUR WAY: Caseta puts the smarts in the switch so you can control your lights a variety of ways - via the free Lutron app, with your voice, or from the wall. Create schedules in the app or activate scenes with a...
- GET MORE, SPEND LESS: One Caseta smart switch can control many bulbs at once; make many bulbs smart, even your existing bulbs. Get smart control of multiple styles of dimmable LED, incandescent, and halogen bulbs
- VOICE CONTROL: The Philips Hue Go White and Color Portable Smart Light Table Lamp works with Alexa smart home devices for voice control (hue hub required, Alexa smart device and hub sold separately). For the full Hue...
- LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES: The wireless, portable and rechargeable Hue Go lasts up to 3 hours without needing a charge. Control through the Hue home automation system or via the on-product button. Customize your own personal...
- EASY AND CONVENIENT: Control your Philips Hue Go even without your smart device at hand. Activate smart light settings directly by pressing the button on the product. Or connect with the Hue Hub (sold separately) to control...
- EXPAND YOUR ECOSYSTEM: Expand your smart lighting system with Hue accessories (sold separately) such as a Hue Dimmer switch, Hue Tap, or Hue Motion Sensor.
- Bulb Type: Incandescent
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6. Get an Amazon Echo or Google Home device to make your life easier
When you’re away from home some smart speakers, like the Amazon Echo or Google Home device can be plugged in and activated by voice, meaning they’ll listen to your commands to start playing music, turn off lights or close the garage door.
Plus, with a little work, both devices might just learn what you want when you ask for it thanks to natural language processing technology.
The first step is to teach your speaker about people and places (like “turn off all lights except in my bedroom” or “play rock music”).
Then let it know how often these things happen so that those requests come up more quickly when asked again (for example asking every morning at around this time).
You may also have some control of what happens when you have the speaker in your car. You can make “Hey, Google” or “Alexa” the wake word for voice commands instead of ‘OK.’
The next step is to teach it about items like groceries and home appliances by asking questions and answering them to store them as smart reminders.
For example: If I say “What’s on my grocery list?” It might read off a few things from our previous conversation- then ask if this needs to be added to the shopping cart when asked again tomorrow morning at around this time.
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- AC750 WI-FI SPEED: Provides up to 750Mbps performance using dual-band and patented FastLane(TM) technology.
- UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Works with any wireless router, gateway, or cable modem with Wi-Fi.
- WIRED ETHERNET PORT: Simply plug in game consoles, streaming players, or other nearby wired devices using the one 10/100M port for maximum speed.
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Conclusion
Hi there! If you’re looking for smart home ideas that are under $100, this article has everything you need. We’ve found some great budget-friendly options for all of your needs, from simple things like installing a doorbell camera to more complex projects such as getting an Amazon Echo or Google Home device. We hope these tips will help make life easier and save you time with the everyday tasks in your house. Please share this article if it was helpful!
