In the digital era that we live in, it would be unusual for us not to have non stop access to the internet, through our computers, tablets and smartphones. But in recent years, as technology has evolved at an incredibly fast pace, we’ve been introduced to all sorts of devices that we can connect to the cloud and use for major benefits. From light bulbs and doorbells to window blinds and kitchen appliances, it seems like the innovation in smart homes won’t stop anytime soon.

Therefore, in order to help you get the best idea about smart homes, we’ll list some of the top smart home devices for 2019.

Smart Doorbells

According to Forbes, a smart doorbell is one of the high-tech devices that we should watch out for this year. Security cameras around the house have been here for a long time now; but security cameras inside your doorbell, are certainly something else. With one such device, you’re not only able to see who’s knocking on your door or ringing outside, but you can also talk to that person through a speaker that’s also integrated into the doorbell. This type of device offers home security and high-performance, very detailed video at 1080p with color night vision and usually comes with storage on the cloud for the video content.

Smart Water Sensors

This type of device comes in different shapes and forms. There are water sensors able to alert you whenever they detect water leaks or a high level of humidity around the house, that’s higher than the preset level. There are also water sensors that can alert you if you have a flood in your basement. The best use case for this type of device is when you have a second home or a vacation home, given the fact that you’re not there at all times. But truth be told, you can definitely use a water sensor in your primary home, too.

Smart Kettles

Yes, we are indeed living in an age where connectivity has even extended to the humble kettle. Thanks to some enterprising individuals that had seen a gap in the market that wasn’t entirely obvious, the ability to boil water remotely is now a reality. With products like the Appkettle which can be controlled through an application on the phone or even with voice commands through a digital assistant, you can now start to boil water for your tea or coffee while you’re in the car, on your way back home. It is impressive stuff, but it is also worth noting that exactly these type of devices can become a security issue, increasing the potential risk of hacking as certain individuals can (and have) exploited devices needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to operate.

Smart Vacuums

Not everyone is crazy about cleaning chores around the house, and even those who might be could only smile at the thought of having a device that can vacuum instead of you. These robotic cleaners offer you so much flexibility in your cleaning schedule, that once you get to use one, you might never go back to using a traditional vacuum. You can use an app in order to connect to your smart vacuum and you can set it to a certain time when you want it to activate itself and start cleaning. If you’re just getting on board of this whole smart home trend, a smart vacuum might be the best device that you can start with.

Smart Heating and Cooling

If you know the feeling of getting home on a very hot summer day and having to wait for the AC to do its magic and cool the entire place down, then you’ll understand why a smart thermostat might be the best thing ever. By connecting to the device through an app on your smartphone, you’re in full control of the temperature in your house. This could come in handy in a lot of situations, especially when you’re on a vacation or you just want to come home to a warm, cozy place in the middle of winter.

Smart Lighting

Having a simple switch that you can use to turn the lights on and off is completely fine. But why not use smart light bulbs, that can give you the option to adjust the intensity of the light in a room by just using an app? You can control the lights in every room of the house and you can also change the color of the same, depending on how you feel like.

Technology can take you very far nowadays, especially when it comes to the comfort of your own home. As long as you do a little research and you’re aware of all the risks that you assume when you integrate smart devices in your home, you’re ready to enjoy the perks of living in a smart equipped house.