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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- Smart APP and IR remote control；The 130 feet led strip lights support both app DAYBETTER and 24 keys ir remote for control, Different modes can be chosen, like Flashing, Quick, Jump, Fade, etc. You can freely choose to...
- Music sync: Led lights strip color changing sync to music by smart phone with App, make your party up to the high peak, light up your life and makes life more colorful and wonderful
- Smart Timing Settings;With timer function,The led strip has color memory and setting the time function,so it can automatically turn on and off
- Room / Bedroom Decor:The 130FT bedroom decor aesthetic, is long enough for bedroom, ceiling, kitchen, living room, bar and party decoration
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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.
- OUR BEST SOUNDING ECHO DOT YET – Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room.
- YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC AND CONTENT – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- ALEXA IS HAPPY TO HELP – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
- KEEP YOUR HOME COMFORTABLE – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into...
- 1080p HD video doorbell with enhanced features that let you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or PC.
- An update from the original Ring Video Doorbell, enjoy improved motion detection, privacy zones and audio privacy, and crisper night vision.
- Receive mobile notifications when anyone presses your doorbell or triggers your built-in motion sensors.
- Powered by the built-in rechargeable battery or connects to existing doorbell wires for constant power.
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- Leak-proof construction protects the devices you love (based on standard use)
- Powers your most critical devices—Ideal for your smart home devices, outdoor surveillance systems, digital cameras, and handheld games
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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.
- 1080p HD video doorbell with enhanced features that let you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or PC.
- An update from the original Ring Video Doorbell, enjoy improved motion detection, privacy zones and audio privacy, and crisper night vision.
- Receive mobile notifications when anyone presses your doorbell or triggers your built-in motion sensors.
- Powered by the built-in rechargeable battery or connects to existing doorbell wires for constant power.
- 8-pack of Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries
- Energizer Ultimate Lithium is the Longest-Lasting AA Battery
- Leak-proof construction protects the devices you love (based on standard use)
- Powers your most critical devices—Ideal for your smart home devices, outdoor surveillance systems, digital cameras, and handheld games
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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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- One 4-pack of lithium CR2 3-volt battery with 800mAh capacity - these batteries are different than CR123A and NOT interchangeable
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- Reliable in both high and low temperature environments
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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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.
- Music Sync: LED light strip changes color with the rhythm of sound and music for a romantic, relaxed atmosphere.
- Easy Use: Control the LED strip lights via remote control or app for selecting colors, changing modes, and adjusting brightness.
- Easy Installation: Stick the LED strips on a clean, dry surface and start enjoying the lighting.
- Wide Use: Ultra long LED lights for bedroom 100ft (2 rolls of 50ft strip lights) suitable for decorating rooms, ceilings, desks, and parties.
- Smart APP and IR remote control；The 130 feet led strip lights support both app DAYBETTER and 24 keys ir remote for control, Different modes can be chosen, like Flashing, Quick, Jump, Fade, etc. You can freely choose to...
- Music sync: Led lights strip color changing sync to music by smart phone with App, make your party up to the high peak, light up your life and makes life more colorful and wonderful
- Smart Timing Settings;With timer function,The led strip has color memory and setting the time function,so it can automatically turn on and off
- Room / Bedroom Decor:The 130FT bedroom decor aesthetic, is long enough for bedroom, ceiling, kitchen, living room, bar and party decoration
- SMART UPGRADE FOR CONVENIENCE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Control your Amazon Basics smart light bulbs using your voice or via the Alexa app. Works Exclusively with Alexa and not compatible with Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit.
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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.
- Keep track of and find your items alongside friends and devices in the Find My app
- Simple one-tap setup instantly connects AirTag with your iPhone or iPad
- Play a sound on the built-in speaker to help find your things, or just ask Siri for help
- Precision Finding with Ultra Wideband technology leads you right to your nearby AirTag (on select iPhone models)
- OUR BEST SOUNDING ECHO DOT YET – Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room.
- YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC AND CONTENT – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- ALEXA IS HAPPY TO HELP – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
- KEEP YOUR HOME COMFORTABLE – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into...
- ECHO POP – This compact smart speaker with Alexa features full sound that's great for bedrooms and small spaces. Small enough to blend in and mighty enough to stand out.
- CONTROL MUSIC WITH YOUR VOICE – Ask Alexa to play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from your favorite providers like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Sirius XM and more. Connect via Bluetooth to stream throughout...
- MAKE ANY SPACE A SMART SPACE – Easily control compatible smart home devices like smart plugs or smart lights with your voice or the Alexa App.
- LIFE JUST GOT EASIER – Have Alexa set timers, check the weather, read the news, re-order paper towels, make calls, answer questions, and more.
Last update on 2024-05-05 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API / Disclosure: We may get a commission from retail offers.
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!
