Technology has transformed our lives in many new ways. Undoubtedly, one of the significant changes has been the advent of smart home setups. These setups have the potential to make our lives easier, more convenient, and much more sustainable.
Keep reading this article to explore a range of unique ways you can turn your home into a smart home that can drastically improve your daily life. From touchless kitchen faucets to smart vacuums and beyond, these innovative smart home setup ideas are designed to bring the future into your home.
Here is a list of some smart home setup ideas that will surely improve your life:
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Touch Sensor Kitchen Faucet
First on our list is a touch activated kitchen faucet. This remarkable invention brings the convenience of touchless technology to one of the most frequently used fixtures in the house. With a touchless kitchen faucet, you can wash your hands. Not only this, you can also conveniently fill a pot or rinse dishes without ever touching the faucet handle.
This is not only a hygiene upgrade, but it also saves water by providing precise control over the flow. Imagine how much simpler meal prep and clean-up will become with this addition to your kitchen.
Delta Touch Sensor Kitchen Faucet
The Delta touch sensor kitchen faucet is not just a smart faucet, it’s also a piece of art for your kitchen. With touch on and touch off technology, it will guarantee that you can still control water flow even when your hands are dirty.
This not only saves water, it also keeps your kitchen faucet clean, saving you time from cleaning your kitchen over and over again.
The faucet also comes in stainless steel, chrome and shades of black.
Sensor Kitchen Towel Dispenser
Kitchen towel dispensers are a staple in most households, but they are often overlooked in terms of innovation. A sensor-equipped kitchen towel dispenser brings a touch of modernity to your kitchen. These dispensers automatically dispense a fresh towel with a simple wave of your hand, making it easier to grab a paper towel when your hands are messy. This small addition can help keep your kitchen cleaner and more organized.
It keeps the towels clean and you are not wasting paper towels which is great for the environment.
Innovia Automatic Paper Towel Dispenser
I have been using there automatic paper towel dispenser for 8 years now in my remodeled kitchen, and cannot recommend this more.
You can install it in the wall or under the kitchen cabinet for a finished look and double points if you can find an area near your kitchen sink. This makes everything seamless.
You don’t have a messy counter top and it senses the width of the paper towel and only dispenses one sheet at a time. This will be the best money spent ever.
Smart Plug
If you don’t want to spend a ton of money on smart outlets because you just spent on buying your new home. Or you are living in a rental, this is a great way to have control on your devices. Just use the wifi smart outlet and plug anything to it.
You can use this for lamps, space heaters, fans and even kitchen devices. This way you can control when they are turned on with touch of your fingers.
Geeni Extend Wi-Fi Smart Plug
The Geeni smart plug has 4 outlets, so you can plug upto 4 devices. And comes with an app to control and schedule them to turn on and off.
You can plug your lamps to turn on at a certain time, or run a coffee machine while you are working to get your coffee ready right when you need it. And its Alexa compatible too.
Smart Vacuum Cleaner
No one enjoys vacuuming, but a smart vacuum can make this chore a breeze. These devices have advanced sensors and cameras to navigate your home and ensure thorough cleaning. Some even have app integration, allowing you to schedule cleanings or start them remotely. With a smart vacuum, you can enjoy a clean home without lifting a finger, and you can maintain it effortlessly over time.
iRobot Roomba i7+ Vacuum Cleaner
iRobot Roomba i7+ comes with an automatic app controlled vacuum cleaner that can clean hard surface as well as your carpet area without changing any heads. That is the reason this piece of genius makes for the best home investment for your busy life.
Honestly who has time for all this. But with this model, you don’t even have to empty its dustpan. The charging station comes with a built in dust collector which will only need monthly cleanup.
Smart Floor Mop
Mopping is another painful work that still needs to be done. Whether you have a kids at home or not, you need clean floors so germs to get anywhere. And mopping is painful. But with a smart mopper you can do all of that with the touch of your finger.
And with smart floor mop you can schedule mopping timing and all of that good stuff saving you time to do things you actually love.
Checkout our round up of the best smart mops available in the market for you.
Braava jet m6 Robot Mop
The Braava jet mop is little genius that not only looks beautiful but does the job smoothly. It can clean both hardwood and tile easily. The unique shape helps cleaning corners with precision. The robot comes in black and white shade so if you have black floors, it will become invisible.
You can control it with your smart phone and Alexa.
Smart Window Cleaning Mop
Cleaning windows is a task many people dread. Enter the smart window cleaning mop. These devices are equipped with suction technology and can be controlled remotely. They effectively clean windows, eliminating streaks and the need for you to reach precarious heights to get the job done. Whether you have a multi-story home or just a few hard-to-reach windows, a smart window cleaning mop can make your life easier and your view clearer.
Sunsmai Smart Window Cleaner
Needed to show you this genius piece of invention in action. And yes it actually does that. It can clean your glass windows and doors with just a tip of your fingers.
It comes with two mop heads which grip the glass well. If you don’t have a smart phone, no problem you can use it with the remote it comes with.
Well, you dont have to just clean your windows, you can also clean your shower doors. Isn’t that genius.
Smart Diffusers
Scent plays a significant role in our well-being, and a smart diffuser can enhance your living space by creating a pleasant ambiance. These diffusers can be controlled via smartphone apps, allowing you to adjust the scent intensity, set schedules, or even choose from various essential oil blends. With a smart diffuser, you can customize your home’s fragrance and create a calming or invigorating atmosphere at your convenience.
Checkout our roundup of the best smart diffusers for you.
Pura Plugin Smart Diffuser
The Pure Smart diffuser comes with 2 diffuser inserts which means you can create your own unique fragrance. The Adaptive Diffusion Technology, the diffuser adjusts scent dispersion based on room temperature, ensuring a reliable and even scenting experience.
And because its a plugin, it stays hidden.
Touchless Bathroom Trash Can
Tired of open bathroom trash cans that makes your bathroom stink. Or you can never find a stylish trash can with lid. You need one of these sensor bathroom trash cans with lid.
A touchless bathroom trash can is a sanitary and convenient addition to your home. These cans open automatically when you approach, allowing you to dispose of tissues and other bathroom waste without touching the lid. This not only helps keep your hands clean but also prevents the spread of germs in your bathroom.
Elpheco Motion Sensor Trash Can
The smart sensor technology in this bathroom trash can reduces unnecessary openings, extending the life of the 2 AA batteries that power it. The lid remains open when your hands are near the infrared motion sensor, offering a comfortable user experience. It closes automatically after 5 seconds when no movement is detected.
This trash can features an anti-slip design, equipped with novel wave stripes that enhance both visual aesthetics and provide slip resistance. It’s perfectly designed for limited spaces, making it a great addition to your bathroom, kitchen, or any other room where space-saving is a priority.
Touchless Bathroom Faucet
Continuing with the touchless theme, a touchless bathroom faucet is a must-have for any modern bathroom. It operates through infrared sensors, so you can wash your hands without touching the faucet handle.
This not only makes it easy to turn on and off water, it also helps save water and reduce water bill. Who enjoys paying for that kind of bill.
American Standard Touch Free Bathroom Faucet
American Standard bathroom faucet looks modern and is modern in its functionality as well. The touch free sensor allows less usage of water in your bathroom. While we see this technology in commercial spaces, it’s high time we start using this at home.
And why not when the facet also looks this beautiful.
Smart Bulbs
Want to control lights in your house and backyard that are connected to a switch and you don’t want to change the switches? Try a smart bulb! These bulbs can be controlled remotely. This allows you to adjust their brightness, color, and schedule.
Some models even integrate with voice assistants, making it easy to set the perfect lighting mood in your home. Whether you want to create a cozy atmosphere for a movie night or a productive workspace during the day, smart bulbs offer endless possibilities.
GE CYNC Smart LED Light Bulbs
The GE Cync smart LED bulbs look like vintage but they are a modern invention helping us save ton of money in our electric bills. You can add these to your outdoor light fixtures and time them with your smart phone to turn on and off at certain times.
They are also Alexa and Google Home compatible. Isn’t that just the best invention.
Sensor Soap Dispensers
You hate that your kids waste so much soap or your hands are dirty and you don’t want to pump the soap dispenser? You need a sensor automatic soap dispenser.
And these no longer cost an arm and a leg, so you can have one in every washing area in your home to make your soap usage efficient. You can either pick battery operated or chargeable ones.
Mamiddle Automatic Soap Dispenser
The Mamiddle soap dispenser comes in different finishes and I have one in every bathroom. This not only saves a lot of hand soap because it only dispense as much as you need in one time. And the batteries last you like 6 months.
You can put gel hand soap as well as liquid ones and both will work like magic.
