SMART HOME IDEAS Ten years ago, controlling your home appliances with a smartphone was science fiction, but today it is a reality
New technology for the home is coming out every week. You can control your lighting, heating and appliances all with an app on your smartphone or your voice assistant. Keep ahead of the curve and up to date with the latest gadgets available for your home with our handy guide.
Smart lighting
Smart speakers are getting cleverer and have now incorporated video screens such as the Amazon Echo Show and the Google Home Hub�
Smart lighting isn’t the newest gadget in your home; however, it is the most popular. Smart lighting are bulbs which can be controlled from your smartphone, tablet or your voice assistant via a home hub or an app. These bulbs are longer lasting than standard bulbs and can shine in 16 million different colours. They can be dimmed through an app or via voice-control and can even be scheduled to turn on from the other side of the world. Our favourite is the Philips Hue range and the white and colour starter kit is available on Amazon. This starter kit includes 3 bayonet cap smart bulbs and 1 hue bridge. Philips Hue bulbs are the top seller on the market and are constantly being improved. You can sync your Philips Hue
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