Smart home devices - which one should you buy?

In the home of the future, you’ll control everything from lighting to security with just your voice or smartphone. The technology that makes this possible is becoming simpler, more affordable, and more capable every day.

In this article, you’ll learn what smart home devices are. You’ll discover what the most popular smart home devices are. Then, you’ll find our list of the best smart home devices for protecting your home and family.

What are smart home devices?

Smart home devices are gadgets like kettles, door locks, and security cameras that you can control remotely using your phone or your voice.

Unlike normal home appliances, where you have to be physically present to operate them, smart devices connect to the internet. This means you can manage them instantly and from anywhere.

That includes when you're sitting on your sofa, on the train home from work, or even on holiday in another country.

What are the most popular smart home devices?

There is a wide range of popular smart home devices now, and the most popular are smart TVs. Smart TVs let you stream your favourite movies and shows directly from the internet, often without extra equipment.

Smart speakers have become increasingly popular, offering hands-free access to music, smart home controls, and a wide range of information through simple voice commands.

Besides being entertaining, smart heating and thermostats are popular thanks to the cost savings they offer on utility bills. Smart plugs also save money by monitoring energy use and remotely turning off devices that aren't being used.

In this article, we focus on home security. Coming up next are five of the top smart home devices you can purchase to keep your home safe and secure.

Which smart home devices should I choose?

These are the five best smart home devices to protect your family and property. You can buy these smart home devices from AsiaMall.

1. Smartex Zigbee Gateway (LAN) - buy this first

When you are setting up a smart home, you need a reliable central hub like the Smartex Zigbee Gateway (LAN).

Buy this before anything else so you can integrate and manage all your other smart devices. With the Smartex Zigbee Gateway, you can control up to 50 simultaneous devices around your home.

The Smart Life App is built directly into the gateway, allowing you to control your:

Bulbs
Sensors
Switches
Doorbells
Plugs
Lamps
Cameras
Thermostats
Household devices, including faucet timers, deadbolt locks, and humidifiers
Outdoor devices, including lights, watering systems, and eightrees

In addition to the Smart Life App, you can choose to use the Tuya Smart app to control your home devices. Connection comes via LAN, Zigbee, and Bluetooth.

The device also handily supports Alexa and Google Voice Assistant. Charging is easy, too, via a USB Type-C connection.

2. Zigbee Smart Door Sensor

The Smartex Door Sensor (Zigbee) is a handy way to monitor your home or office for unexpected visitors or activity. This clever door sensor integrates seamlessly with the Smartex Zigbee Gateway.

The device sends instant alerts to your mobile phone whenever it detects that someone has opened a window or door. To deter potential burglars, you can set up the system to switch on or off lights in and around your home or office when certain doors open.

The door sensor is easy to install and simple to operate via its cell phone app. It only needs power from two AAA batteries (not included). The sensor comes with a one-year warranty and certification to FCC, CE, and RoHS standards.

3. Smartex Smart MCB - 4 Phase

Control electrical appliances around your home with the Smartex Wi-Fi Smart Circuit Breaker from your phone.

Track exactly how much power your connected devices are using with the built-in electricity meter. You can see how much power you’re using by the hour, day, month, or year, and keep an eye on your home's energy use and cut down on those power bills.

Use your phone to switch appliances on or off from anywhere. Protect your equipment against high and low voltage, short circuits, and overloads by setting exact amp limits (anywhere from 1 to 63 amps).

You get a one-year warranty with your purchase, so you can feel confident about the quality and reliability.

4. Smartex Smoke and CO Detector (WiFi)

Keep your family and possessions safe with Smartex Smoke and CO Detector (WiFi).

This essential home safety device quickly spots smoke and dangerous carbon monoxide leaks. It then sends an alert straight to your phone when something's wrong. This gives you vital extra minutes and seconds to respond to an emergency when they count the most.

You can hook the detector up to your Wi-Fi, meaning you'll always know what's happening even when you're away from home. The sleek, low-profile design will fit nicely into any room in your home, too.

Easy-to-install, this low-powered unit runs on two AA batteries (not included). This reliable and dependable unit is also CE standard certified.

5. EZVIZ CB8 2K

The EZVIZ CB8 2K is an easy-to-install, fully wireless smart camera you can mount anywhere around your property. Its motorised base gives you a complete 360° panoramic view, so there are no blind spots around your home.

The EZVIZ CB8 2K provides clear, detailed images day and night. That's thanks to features like auto-tracking, human motion detection, and full-color night vision. Talk directly to guests or deter unwanted visitors with its built-in two-way audio and customizable voice alerts.

You’ll get up to 210 days of battery life from the EZVIZ CB8 2K, thanks to its long-lasting 10,400mAh battery. Pair it with the optional EZVIZ solar panel for uninterrupted charging.

The camera is weatherproof and performs reliably in all conditions. Local storage is via a microSD card (up to 256GB).

The EZVIZ CB8 2K also easily integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, so you can control it hands-free. It also works very well alongside other AsiaMall smart security devices.

Smarten up your home with AsiaMall from Asiacell

AsiaMall is your hub for great prices on the latest tech from laptops and tablets to smartwatches and home appliances. It’s also the ideal online location to recharge or pay your Asiacell bill or top up your SIM card.

Click here for our full range of some of the best smart home devices, including water heaters, door locks, gas sensors, and power strips.