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6 Smart Devices That Need Alexa for a Smarter Home Life

With the modern networked times, turning your regular home smart does not have to be as daunting a process. With point-and-click and voice control interfaces, Amazon’s Alexa sits at the heart of most automation schemes. Here are 6 real, specific, and actually quite handy devices that play well with Alexa. Each of these gadgets not only streamlines your routines, but also provides your house with a tangible boost in terms of efficiency, security, and convenience.

1. Govee Smart Light Bulbs

Govee Smart Light Bulbs are the vanguard of personal home lighting. With a pack that has a maximum of 16 million shades of color and 54 preset scenes, you can easily tailor the atmosphere to any mood—bouncy mornings or snuggly nights. The greatest advantage is Music Sync mode; if enabled, the bulbs change brightness and color based on your favorite tunes. Controlled through the Govee Home app or by a simple voice command like “Alexa, turn the lights to movie mode,” these bulbs are a wonderful entry point into ambient smart lighting that is energy efficient and highly customizable.

2. Kasa Smart Indoor Pan-Tilt Camera

For those who like to monitor their living space, the Kasa Smart Indoor Pan-Tilt Camera is a good option. This little camera has both pan and tilt features, which provide you with nearly 360° coverage of a room. With built-in motion tracking, the camera will follow movement automatically and alert you through your phone. Two-way audio allows you to speak with visitors or see how your pet is doing remotely. Designed to integrate flawlessly with Alexa, simply utter the words, “Alexa, show me the living room camera,” and the live view will be on any screen-enabled Alexa device.

3. Kasa Smart Plug

The Kasa Smart Plug makes ordinary appliances smart appliances at your fingertips. Plug in your fan, lamp, or even coffee machine into the device and control it with your voice using Alexa. Its compact design fits most outlets without covering the one to the right, and its simple installation onto a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network means you can schedule a routine or use a timer through the Kasa app. With features such as “Away Mode” to simulate presence, you can enhance security while away from home—all without needing to change your existing devices.

4. Eufy Security Smart Lock C30

Security and convenience go hand in hand with the Eufy Security Smart Lock C30. Combining old-fashioned dependability with new-age technology, this keyless lock pairs physical buttons instead of the touchscreen for added responsiveness in adverse weather conditions. Simple to lock and unlock the door, it does just that at the touch. With Alexa, you can ask if the front door is locked by saying something like “Alexa, is the front door locked? “ and even make the lock self-lock remotely. With an installation time of roughly 15 minutes and up to five months of battery life, this smart lock is built to last as well as work.

5. Kasa Smart Light Switch

Ditching old wall switches, the Kasa Smart Light Switch lets you switch your lights on and off even while you’re not at home.”. Once connected to the internet via a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, you can control your lights with voice commands using Alexa—”Alexa, turn off the kitchen lights”—or have your lights automatically turn on as the sun sets. With its support of the Kasa ecosystem, installation is a snap, provided you’re working with a neutral wire. This switch is not only convenient but also conserves energy because you can have direct control of your lighting.

6. Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor

Modern building occupants need superior indoor air quality protection which the Smart Air Quality Monitor from Amazon can guarantee. PM2.5 sensors together with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon monoxide sensors and temperature and humidity sensors work in tandem within the device to deliver reading information through an LED indicator system that uses colors for different parameters. You may ask Alexa to report on your current air quality, and once levels drop below a certain threshold, routines can enable an air purifier or fan automatically. It is a convenient gadget for anyone who wants to track and maintain indoor air cleanliness efficiently.