Since the pandemic is on a roller coaster, intermittently spreading intensely or lessening down, people still are bound to remain at home most times unless there is a job requirement or any urgent need. As staying at home has become a norm, the demand for smart home technology raised in most households. People need smart home gadgets for different reasons, some to have convenience in daily chores, some to have some recreation or to maintain health and fitness. During the surge in covid cases, the sale of certain gadgets as smartwatches, wrist bands increased. People also bought laptops as kids have to take online classes; vacuum cleaners, robot vacuum cleaners, headsets, smartphones, gaming consoles are in high demand.

What is Smart Home Technology

The basic home amenities have been fitted with communication technology, enabling some degree of either automation or remote control. When connected to the home WiFi internet network, they communicate with each other, a smart bridge, or a mobile phone app. These devices can be controlled from anywhere using a connected smartphone or mobile app.

Widely used Home Technologies and gadgets

Amazon Alexa: It is a virtual assistant technology, capable of voice interaction, music playback, making a to-do list, setting alarms, playing audiobooks, and many more. The user can enhance its capabilities by installing additional functions.

Apple Home kit: It is a useful device, instead of controlling individual apps, you can control everything through Apple’s Home app or with a voice command to Siri. It is recommended to choose smart home devices that are compatible with HomeKit.

Robot Vacuum Cleaner: It works very well without you having to worry about anything. It comes with affordable prices and incredible benefits. It can be paired up with Alexa.

Smart thermostat: it helps to reduce energy consumption and can save up to 23% on cooling and heating costs. It comes with an app that works on iOS and Android devices. A built-in Alexa makes it easy to operate.

Smart WiFi Plug: This device is a value for money. You can schedule timings to turn on or off automatically based on your requirements. This device keeps your home guarded as they give the impression of someone being at home even though you are not at home.

Smartwatches and wrist bands: They have been best buys these days as a constant stay at home and inactivity have made people more aware of their health, so they keep track of their vitals and physical activities. They monitor your sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen level 24X7. To meet the huge demand, there have been new models with various sports modes and features coming out in the market.

Smart gaming gadgets: India has become a potential market for gaming gadgets, that’s why prices have also become very competitive. There are a variety of options such as educational games, action games, puzzles simulation games, etc. where you can choose the best one to spend your time or for your kids.