Smart homes are becoming more popular and affordable. Home automation using smart devices can help simplify many daily tasks and routines. Here are 10 innovative smart home devices to simplify your life:

Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Home are voice-activated hubs that can control other smart devices. They can play music, provide weather and traffic updates, set timers and reminders, and more. Smart thermostats such as the Nest Learning Thermostat or Ecobee Smart Thermostat can automatically adjust the temperature in your home for comfort and energy efficiency. They can save up to 23% on heating and cooling costs.

Smart locks such as August Smart Locks or Yale Assure Locks allow you to lock and unlock your doors remotely using an app. They provide keyless entry to friends and family and log access history for security. Smart lighting such as Philips Hue bulbs or LIFX bulbs can be controlled with an app to turn on, dim or change the color of the lights. They offer convenient automation and energy savings.

Smart garage door openers such as Chamberlain MyQ and Genie Aladdin Connect let you open or close your garage door from anywhere using an app. They provide notifications when the garage door opens or closes for security. Smart plugs such as TP-Link Kasa Smart Plugs or Eve Energy Strip outlets can make any appliance smart by allowing you to control them with an app or voice command. They are great for lamps, fans, and holiday lighting.

Robot vacuums such as Roomba i7+ or Neato Botvac D7 Connected can automatically vacuum your floors on a schedule. They navigate efficiently around furniture and recharge automatically. Smart sprinkler controllers such as Rachio 3 or Nest Smart Sprinkler Controller can automatically adjust your sprinkler schedule based on weather conditions to save water. They provide convenient control from an app.