As anyone who is a Back to the Future fan will tell you, we are officially living the future! Much of what only seemed like impossibly cool ideas in 1985, are now real innovations you can buy today. Smart home products are all about using technology to make your home more intuitive, efficient and convenient for you. Plus, there’s the undeniable “cool factor” you don’t have to be a techie to love. Popsugar put together their own list of the best smart home gadgets for 2015. Do you own any of these items, or are you now inspired to raise your home’s IQ?
The vision of the future spelled out by The Jetsons may not be so far off after all. A big theme this year has been connected high-tech household. Futuristic thermostats, security systems, and even washing machines can now work together to make your digs more digital than ever. Ahead, we collected 12 new gizmos that are going to catapult your abode into the future.
The Ring
This wearable turns Muggles into wizards. With the swipe of your hand, you can open your curtains or turn on your TV with the Ring, a gesture-controlled device. Many actions can be programmed into the wearable, and it’s not just limited to the home. With a wave, you’ll be able to hail an Uber or save a note to Evernote. Ring is on sale now for $150.
Petcube
Feeling guilty about leaving your furry friends at home? Petcube is a video-camera system that allows you to remotely tune in to what your pets are up to. There’s also a built-in mic so you can talk to your pup or kitty. You can even enable a laser pointer to entertain ’em! So fun. It’s available now for $199.
Welcome Camera
The Netatmo Welcome is a smart-home security camera that uses facial-recognition technology to alert you when your family members are home. If it sees an unknown face, you’ll get a ping. The smartphone app also provides a timeline of who arrived when. You can also view a livestream at any time! The best part is that the videos are recorded to a local SD card, which means you don’t need to pay for a subscription service. Buy it now for $199.
H2O Smart Pot
If you’re just as guilty of killing too many houseplants as we are, this H20 pot accessory is your savior. Attach a water bottle to the Bluetooth-enabled device, and it’ll use its database of over 7,000 plants to release the ideal amount of water into your pot. If you need a little extra help, the Parrot Pot (shown here) is a container that has the technology of the H20 built-in. It releases water from a hidden ceramic chamber through four spouts.
{See the full list: 12 gadgets that will raise your home’s IQ}
