Smart devices for home: TOP 50 best gadgets and technical solutions

The best cheap smartwatches of 2019

3.Honor Band 5

The average price is 2,339 rubles.
Characteristics:

• fitness bracelet
• waterproof
• AMOLED touchscreen, 0.95″, 120×240
• incoming call notification
• compatible with Android, iOS
• monitoring sleep, calories, physical. activity
• weight: 22.7g

The top smart watch is opened by the new 2019, compatible with the two most popular operating systems for mobile devices.It has a beautiful design, a bright screen and features traditional for most smartwatches:

• incoming call notification;
• calendar;
• weather;
• phone search function.

But a special feature of the Honor Band 5 is the ability to measure blood oxygen saturation. When this function is active, you need to tighten the watch strap and do not move your hand for a while. Without contact with the wrist, it will not work.

This watch is controlled by gestures. The only button on the screen is responsible for turning it on and returning to the dial.

Pros: detachable strap, water protection (shower, swimming without diving), monitors the quality of sleep, there is a heart rate monitor, you can change the look of the dial.

1 robot vacuum cleaner

The robot vacuum cleaner can be safely called the most useful and necessary gadget for the home. We are all accustomed to spending hours vacuuming and mopping the floor to keep it clean. But now this difficult job can be almost completely entrusted to innovation. Many robot vacuum cleaners are able to interact with a special mobile application, thanks to which the user programs the gadget's route around the apartment. By marking places where you do not need to vacuum or where the device simply cannot pass as an obstacle, you can save the cleaning map for future use.

Most smart vacuum cleaners only dry clean. Some, usually the most expensive models, can even mop the floor. It is also easy to find gadgets equipped with an ultraviolet lamp that allows you to disinfect any surface. Often, models also support programming by day of the week, time, or local cleaning in a given area.

Acoustic smoke alarm + carbon monoxide First Alert

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First Alert Onelink Safe Sound is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector with built-in high quality speaker and full Amazon Alexa functionality. The device can alert you with an 85 decibel voice alert when you're at home, as well as send you mobile notifications when you're away if something happens.

Onelink Safe Sound requires a hardware installation, which is simple and straightforward. All you have to do is download the First Alert mobile app and follow the instructions to get started.

First Alert Onelink
Photoelectric smoke and electrochemical smoke and electrochemical carbon monoxide detector, with state-of-the-art omnidirectional loudspeaker.

Apple Watch Series 4 is the thinnest model

Rice. 4. Stylish and thin smart watch Apple Watch Series 3.

Details

Stylish-looking device from Apple is considered the thinnest "smart watch".

The functionality of the device is less compared to a number of other models, and the cost is quite high, which makes the Watch Series 3 not the most popular option on the market.

However, it’s still worth buying a smartwatch – for its lightness, efficient navigation, 1.65-inch screen and wireless charging.

Pros:

• impressive design;
• high build quality;
• wireless charging;
• durable and lightweight aluminum body;
• large screen with high resolution.

Minuses:

• high price
• the ability to synchronize only with other gadgets of the same brand.
• connection to Android smartphones is not supported.

Nikolai V.: At first I bought this watch as a gift, got acquainted with the possibilities, thought - and bought the same one for myself. In fact, this is not a watch - but a great addition to the iPhone. Many functions, good screen, work for a long time in normal mode.There are also disadvantages - a bad strap in the kit (I had to change it right away), high price, the need for an iPhone, without which smart watches lose most of their functionality.

Huawei Watch GT2

The smart watch with the best battery life

The first generation of smart watches Huawei Watch GT, in addition to numerous positive reviews, also received a lot of negative comments. In the Watch GT 2, Huawei worked on the bugs and the watch turned out really great.

Huawei Watch GT 2 is available in two versions: “male” with a case diameter of 46 mm and “female” with a case diameter of 42 mm. If the larger model is practically no different from the first generation model, the smaller one is very similar in appearance to the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 watch. The thickness of the watch case with a smaller diameter case is 9.4 mm and weighs 29 grams.

The large model is equipped with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 454 * 454 pixels. The smaller model has a 1.2-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 390*390 pixels. There is support for Always On Display mode (always on the screen).

Main functions of Huawei Watch GT 2:

• Tracking 15 sports modes;
• 24/7 heart rate tracking;
• Sleep quality assessment;
• Call and message notifications;
• Weather forecast;
• Phone search;
• Determining the level of blood oxygen saturation;
• Counting steps, calories and distance;
• Compass;
• Calls via Bluetooth;
• Much more.

In normal mode, the battery life of the Watch GT 2 is approximately 14 days. With the GPS always on, the battery lasts for 30 hours.

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As for the price, it is most profitable to order Huawei Watch GT 2 from Aliexpress.There they can be purchased for 125 - 180 dollars, depending on the option (here).

Key Features of Huawei Watch GT 2

• Compatibility: Android, iOS.
• Operating system: LiteOS
• Screen: 1.39 inch AMOLED with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels or 1.2 inch with a resolution of 390 * 390 pixels.
• Processor: Kirin A1
• Built-in memory: 4 GB.
• Protection: 5ATM.
• Autonomy: Up to 14 days.
• Price: From $125 on Aliexpress (here)

Pros:

• Stylish design
• Plenty of sports modes
• Good autonomy
• Advanced sleep monitoring
• Reasonable price

Minuses:

• NFC is not supported outside of China
• No support for 3rd party apps (Huawei Health only)

Rating of good smart watches for men

5.Amazfit GTR

Smart watch Amazfit GTR 47mm with heavy-duty glass Corning Gorilla 3 will fit perfectly into any wardrobe. They are protected from dust and moisture according to the WR50 standard, the watch can be worn while swimming and washing hands. The adjustable strap is made of eco-leather, it is comfortable on the hand and does not rub the wrist. Battery capacity is 410 mA/ h, with standard use of the watch, they will work on a single charge for 2.5 months.

With GTR, it's easy to keep track of physical activity - they measure heart rate, steps and exercises performed. In addition to fitness functions, the watch has a barometer, accelerometer, GPS navigator, alarm clock, timer, light sensor and NFS. Amazfit uses Bluetooth version 5.0 LE.

4. HUAWEI Watch GT Active

One of the cheapest devices on the men's watch list is the Watch GT Active, which belongs to the Huawei brand.The smartwatch features a bright 1.4-inch 454x454 display, yet small enough to fit comfortably on your wrist. Smart watch features include GPS, NFC for Google Pay, a heart rate monitor and a good chipset from a Chinese company.

They are water resistant so you can swim in them without worrying about getting wet in the rain when you go for a run. After the start of sales, the Huawei Watch GT Active model was too expensive to recommend. The good news is that at the end of 2020 the price dropped to 9500 rubles.

3. CASIO EDIFICE ECB-900DB-1B

One of the favorite watches for men is CASIO which can be used with both iPhone and Android phone. Many have heard of analog watches, but the company follows the trends and has released a top-end smartwatch with an LCD display. It displays the time, heart rate, battery charge, calendar and more. The Japanese manufacturer has made the Edifice smartwatch waterproof, with great battery life, and all at an affordable price.

The case and bracelet are made of stainless steel, and the monochrome display is protected by backlit mineral glass. Of the smart features, there is Bluetooth for listening to music, a solar battery and a powerful processor. The price in Russian stores for the CASIO ECB-900DB-1B model starts from 11,000 rubles.

2. Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung Galaxy Watch is a quality shockproof smartwatch from the list of the best in 2020. The glass is scratch-resistant and does not lose its appearance during active use. The WR50's waterproof design allows you to easily wash your hands or take a shower without removing your smart gadget. Management and navigation in the menu is implemented through a rotating bezel, buttons and sensor.There are many free displays to choose from in the Android and iOS store.

The Galaxy Watch is multifunctional and can be used as a watch, fitness tracker, GPS and headset. The watch provides contactless payment via NFC Samsung Pay. Messengers have special templates for a quick response. According to user reviews, this feature is convenient for many men.

1. Apple Watch Series 6

Apple has taken first place in the list of the best smartwatches and it is the best device that is compatible with the iPhone. The Watch Series 6 works great with Apple phones. There are not many significant changes compared to the Apple Watch 4, but the main change is that it always works with the display on. Smartwatches for men are sold with a 44mm display, and for women with a 40mm display. The cost of the new model is about 35,000 rubles.

All modern fitness features are built into the device, such as ECG monitoring, GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, pulse monitoring, and more. It is a favorite watch of many buyers who deserved high ratings and positive reviews at the end of 2020.

Tops

Google reported that the most popular smartphone of the year in terms of user requests was the iPhone 11. The smartphone really turned out to be balanced and adequate in price - relative to Apple's pricing policy

However, I cannot unequivocally recommend a smartphone for 60 thousand rubles with an IPS matrix, low screen resolution, such wide frames and in the absence of such an important and useful option as a telephoto lens. I want a new iPhone, take the iPhone 11 Pro

Fans of all the top-end and iOS simply have no choice. Only I beg, not on credit.Even for yourself, even if you really want to please your loved one.

Instead, I will single out two other devices.

Take Huawei P30 Pro! If you can find it at a good discount, for about 40-45 thousand rubles, you have to take it. What is inside? Excellent screen, excellent design, gorgeous 5x optical and 10x hybrid zoom. Yes, competitors have already fussed and released the same thing. However, for verification, it turns out that Huawei's solution in terms of zoom is still the highest quality. And in general, the cameras in the smartphone are excellent, and that’s all. The video of the smartphone is also not bad. Details in the review.

And if you want straight top-top, then this is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. It was the Plus version that turned out to be the most balanced smartphone. If you take it, look for the Snapdragon version - out of harm's way. I warned.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is not a device for the masses, but for techies with money burning their pockets. The only one of its kind, on the top iron. Why not take it?

Gadget to protect your home from intruders

My home is my castle. There are a lot of different security gadgets on the market for smart things, but this year we especially liked the virtual assistant Kevin, developed by Mitipi. Named after the protagonist of the famous film, Kevin fulfills his function in a rather unusual way: in addition to constantly broadcasting video to the owner from home, in the event of a burglary threat, he demonstrates the presence of people to potential intruders in every possible way.

The assistant turns on the light and makes various sounds, as if someone was listening to the radio or watching TV. You can pre-order for $280.

The best smartwatches for kids 2020

5. Smart Baby Watch Q50

Children's smart watches Smart Baby Watch T58 can be bought from 1900 rubles, they are made in muted, soft colors (black, gold, silver). Charged with a standard micro USB cable. In order to insert a SIM card, you do not need to disassemble the case, there is a special external slot for it. The strap is very soft and will not rub the skin.

Information and control of the T58 is available in the standard application: the location of the child, parental control call (without displaying the call on the watch), remote shutdown prohibition. Also in the application, you can specify the phone numbers that will be allowed to call the Smart Baby Watch T58.

4.Smart Baby Watch T58

The budget Smart Baby Watch Q50 is suitable even for the smallest children. They are easy to control, and the structure and strap will be comfortable for the child. The display is monochrome, calls from the watch are made using the buttons on the case. Only those numbers that are listed in the address book will be able to call them.

To see the information from the Q50, you need to install a regular application on your smartphone (smart watches are compatible with iOS, Android), which will show the location history, notify you when you leave the forbidden zone using GPS and allow you to listen to the surroundings from the smart watch. Through the application, you can prevent the Smart Baby Watch from turning off, monitor calories and sleep.

3. Smart Baby Watch Q80

Smart Baby Watch Q80 is available in different colors (white, blue, yellow, pink). The colors are clean, rich and elegant. The child will be happy to wear a smart watch to school. For Smart Baby Watch to work, you need to insert a micro SIM.The watch can receive calls, sms, track the user's location.

Q80 is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones. They are protected from moisture and accidental impacts. Touch control, simple menu and intuitive operation. The clock is charged from a regular micro USB cable. When the sound is off, you can set the vibration, then the child will not miss the call of the parents. In the menu, you can set the number to which the signal will be sent when the SOS button is turned on.

2. Elari KidPhone 3G

An interesting feature of the Elari KidPhone 3G children's smart watch is the support for Alice's voice assistant from Yandex, she can answer questions, tell stories and play games. The smart watch itself is made of impact-resistant plastic, hypoallergenic silicone will be comfortable for delicate children's skin. In addition to the watch, an application is installed on the phone - you can chat, exchange voice messages, and make video calls in it.

Elari KidPhone 3G is available in black and red, the cute design will appeal to the child. The menu is simple and clear, there are animated emoticons. The watch tracks the history of movements, when the SOS button is activated, they record the surroundings. Elari has a watch removal sensor and a button that disables shutdown. This is the second place in the list of the best children's watches that are sold in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk and Kazan.

1. Smart Baby Watch Q100 / GW200S

The Smart Baby Watch Q100 has a large color display, is not bulky and will be comfortable for the child. Sold in a variety of colors (blue, yellow, white, black). The watch has a silicone strap that is pleasant to the body of the child, its size can be adjusted even for the thinnest wrist.

Smart Baby Watch is tracked by a GPS tracker, they have a removal sensor and a vibration alert - the child will not miss your call if the signal is turned off. Navigation through the menu is carried out by a touch button in the center of the screen and two buttons on the side. One of the buttons is programmed to give an SOS signal. The watch is compatible with Android and iOS phones.

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AirPods

Great headset, great headphones

The main advantage is that they are always ready to play music. You can always insert just one earphone and listen to music without annoying anyone with selfishness.

I use them everyday. On a walk, in the office and even before bed. An incredibly handy thing that allows you to comfortably listen to music in any situation.

By the way, for a year the battery is a little "killed". Somewhere in half an hour there is less than enough charge.

iPhone 8 Plus

Replaced my camera while on vacation. Including for shooting children in the pool. In water. And underwater. The slow-motion footage of jumping into the water turns out to be top-notch.

I never found a reason to switch to a new generation of iPhones. Consciously took the most run-in chassis a year ago (from 69,990 rubles). A smartphone that suits almost completely.

Minus one - slippery. You have to wear it in a case.

JBL Pulse

Lights up to the beat of the music!

The column pleased with the variety of color music modes. You can adjust the colors manually or turn off the effects completely.

And it sounds just fantastic for its rather compact size. Really, listen. An adequate option for a competitive price (from 11,990 rubles).

TV LG C8 4K Smart OLED TV

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The LG C8 AI-powered 4K Smart TV delivers better picture quality as well as seamless access to Google Assistant. The latter makes the TV not only an amazing entertainment center, but also a powerful smart home center. If you are an Amazon Alexa user, you can add voice control support by connecting your Amazon Echo Dot to your TV.

The picture quality offered by the LG C8 TV is breathtaking, thanks to its OLED panel and high quality image processing. The TV also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision content formats, so whatever you watch will always look amazing. Dolby Atmos support is also one of the key features of the LG C8, which guarantees an immersive sound experience.

LG Electronics OLED55C8P 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV
LG OLED TV with Artificial Intelligence (AI) ThinQ has built-in Google Assistant so you can control compatible smart home devices using just your voice with the LG Magic Remote. Create a hub for your smart home and more. Plus it works with Amazon Alexa devices (sold separately).

1 Rubetek

Although the leading American brands are considered the best in terms of quality and capabilities, domestic developments in our country, as a rule, are in much greater demand, especially devices under the Rubetek brand. After all, not everyone and not always needs expensive technologies that set records in terms of functionality and range. Often such an accessible and understandable system as Rubetek, which is easy to find in any store and set up on your own, turns out to be much more useful.The company has created over four dozen different smart devices, including sensors for leakage, gas, smoke, movement, opening, glass breaking, all kinds of cameras for home and outdoors, basic climate control equipment, smart sockets and lighting.

A special advantage, for which many appreciate Rubetek, is the availability of more than a dozen ready-made kits. Kits with carefully selected devices for specific purposes or areas of the house are very helpful in getting everything you need, even if the user is not familiar with Smart Home technology.

Attention! The above information is not a buying guide. For any advice, you should contact the experts!

The best kids smart watch

3. Smart Baby Watch Q50

The average price is 860 rubles.
Characteristics:

• kids smart watch
• waterproof
• body material: plastic
• OLED screen, 0.96″
• built-in phone
• compatible with Android, iOS
• sleep monitoring, calories

A wide range of colors allows you to choose the Q50 for the pickiest little owner. This watch has all the features that parents need to control their child:

• removal sensor;
• SOS button;
• the possibility of remote listening to what is happening around the child;
• notification of leaving the permitted zone;
• movement history.

So if you have never dealt with smart watches and want to find an inexpensive model for a child of 5-9 years old, Smart Baby Watch Q50 will be the best choice. They are hardly suitable for teenagers, they are too unpretentious and childish in appearance.

Pros: Inexpensive, works both as a regular watch and as a phone.

Cons: completely uninformative instructions, you will have to look for answers to questions in Runet. Fortunately, there are enough reviews for these children's watches.

2. Disney Princess Ariel Life Button

The average price is 3,499 rubles.
Characteristics:

• kids smart watch
• waterproof
• body material: plastic
• touchscreen, 1.44″, 240×240
• built-in phone
• compatible with Android, iOS
• camera 0.30 MP

It is not so easy to unambiguously answer the question of which children's smart is better. If you need a watch for a child who has already outgrown a simple smart watch, but has not yet matured for adult gadgets, then, perhaps, the model from the Life Button company will be the best option.

It is stylish, can entertain a child with a simple game, and gives parents such necessary control functions as remote listening to the situation around a son or daughter, notification of leaving a safe location and a history of movements. An SOS button is provided for emergency communication with relatives. A capacious battery is enough for a couple of days of work.

Pros: beautiful design, there is a phone search function, moisture protection from rain and water jets.

Cons: Weak camera.

1. Elari KidPhone 3G

The average price is 5,340 rubles.
Characteristics:

• kids smart watch
• waterproof
• body material: plastic
• touch screen, 1.3″, 240×240
• built-in phone
• compatible with Android, iOS
• 2 MP camera, video recording

In appearance and functionality, this model is easily mistaken for an adult smartwatch. It has a 2-megapixel camera, a pedometer, and even video calling support. But what will really please users is the Alice voice assistant from Yandex. He will answer the child's question, and tell a fairy tale, and entertain with a joke.

And parents will be able to use the watch to find out the history of the child’s movements, find out if he left a safe location and whether he appeared in a specific geofence on time, and get remote access to the camera and microphone.

Despite the shortcomings (and what gadgets don't have them?), the Elari KidPhone 3G is so far the best GPS watch for a child in 2019.

Pros: there is water protection against splashes and jets of water, a bright touch screen, there is an SOS button, you can send sms to everyone who is in the contact book.

Cons: overpriced, not very loud microphone, look massive on the hand of children under 12 years old.

Best Smart Thermostat Ecobee3

Compatible with Android, iOS smartphones, multi-zone, automatic installation, motion sensor, offline operation.
Pay attention to the elegant touchscreen device from Ecobee3. And although the thermostat has many interesting options, its main ability is still the same: to maintain a comfortable temperature in all areas of your home.

Place a miniature wireless sensor in a cold room, and the thermostat will continuously work until it "feels" that the temperature in the room has reached the required level.

And although the thermostat has many interesting options, its main ability is still the same: to maintain a comfortable temperature in all areas of your home. Place a miniature wireless sensor in a cold room, and the thermostat will operate continuously until it “feels” that the temperature in the room has reached the required level.

Ecobee3 has the best functionality compared to competitors and the perfect work of its mobile application. It is compatible with others smart home systems. And most importantly - multi-zone: it becomes easy to get a comfortable temperature in all rooms of the house, and this pleases.

6 Xiaomi

The most famous Chinese brand, which has long broken the stereotype about the incompatibility of this country and quality, has become one of the few manufacturers offering not only a couple of basic sets, but also a very wide range of independent devices that can complement and significantly expand the Smart Home system

Of course, in the choice of full-fledged smart devices, Xiaomi loses a little to Redmond, but it is precisely this brand that has the advantage in price adequacy, as well as a variety of sensors and lighting devices, which is also important. Analyzers of water, soil and light in combination with smoke, leakage, movement, opening, humidity and temperature sensors will help you keep everything under control at all times

All kinds of ceiling lights, smart nightlights and switches make it easy to set the optimal level of lighting.

The successful combination of features and accessibility has made the system highly sought after. Buyers appreciate Xiaomi for a reasonable ratio of cost, quality and variety of devices.

Smart socket Xiaomi Mi Smart Plug WI-FI

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Igloohome smart locks stay offline

There are always several companies at CES that have a strong focus on privacy and security, and Igloohome was one of the more interesting examples this year. Its smart locks don't connect to Wi-Fi at all and instead use what's called "algoPIN technology" which works a bit like bank token passwords.

The user is given a time-sensitive pin by the Igloohome app, which will then work with the lock due to some algorithmic magic. You don't need your phone near the lock to work, and the system means you can give guests a one-time passcode to grant them access.

Igloom brought three locks to CES: a 299 deadbolt (£230/AU$430), a 109 padlock (£85/AU$160) and 189 (£145/AU$270) keys. Everything is available now.

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