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The Journal
12-06-2025
- The Journal
How to make yours a smart home: The devices that people are using to automate their spaces
YOU DON'T NEED to be a tech expert to reap the benefits of smart devices in your home. Running the house can often be a time-consuming job, so why not get as much help as you can? A 'smart home' is a home where many of the appliances can be activated, commanded and deactivated remotely through one of your smart devices (like your phone or your tablet), or through voice command devices like an Amazon Alexa. By making your home a smart home you can save yourself time, stress and energy. Read on to discover which smart devices could make your home a more comfortable, more efficient, and in some cases, more fun place to live. Light it up One of the most common smart appliances you'll see in homes across Ireland these days is lighting fixtures. Smart lighting has become very popular. Take for example the AiDot Linkind Matter Smart Light Bulb . You screw it into place just like a regular lightbulb, but it can pair with your Alexa, your Google Nest, or whatever other central smart home device you've got. Through your phone or via voice command, you'll be able to turn the lights on and off, or even have them change intensity or colour, so your home will always fit your mood. Outsourcing the tough tasks Shutterstock Shutterstock Perhaps one of the most astounding advances in smart technology is appliances such as smart dishwashers, washing machines and dryers. The Samsung 9KG 1400 Spin Series 5+ AddWash™ Freestanding Washing Machine, for example, can connect with your devices, recognise your washing patterns, and suggest the perfect cycle for you, as well as sending you a notification to remind you that a cycle is done. Advertisement There is also a range of smart dishwashers that offer equivalent connectivity, allowing you to monitor and control your appliance from any room in the house or beyond — as well as further features such as Hygiene Plus, Intensive Zone and Silence on Demand. Home entertainment Previous generations dreamed about being able to turn the TV off and on simply by speaking the words out loud. For our generation, all this and more is a reality. Some televisions, such as the LG Evo C4 65″ 4K Smart TV , even come with an Amazon Alexa built-in, so you can use the television as a means to dim your lights or turn on your speakers via voice control. This product also comes with smartphone remote capability, family settings, a full web browser, intelligent voice recognition and hands-free voice control. Security Shutterstock Shutterstock When it comes to making your home as secure as possible and giving yourself peace of mind, there are several smart options available to you. If you really want to take your smart home to the next level, the next big thing is smart locks. Unlike traditional locks, smart locks typically forego keys and use the home's Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection to lock or unlock the door. Smart lock tech has come a long way in recent years, and many options will allow you to marry security with convenience. With a smart lock, you can unlock your front door from bed using your phone or lock the front door while you're out and about. No longer will you have to worry about whether you locked the door after you've left for the day. Instead, you're in control of your front door at all times, no matter where you are. Whichever improvements you're seeking to make to your home, there are a range of smart devices that can help you take your house to the next level, available at a range of price points. Do some research to discover exactly which smart products fit the bill for your home, and before long you'll be wondering how you got along without them.
USA Today
25-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
This Kasa smart plug changed my life. Amazon has up to 45% off plugs, surge protectors, bulbs
This Kasa smart plug changed my life. Amazon has up to 45% off plugs, surge protectors, bulbs Find out why I recommend shopping these Kasa smart home deals at Amazon's Big Spring Sale this week. — Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. I consider myself a pretty tech-savvy person. So I'm not sure why it took me until Black Friday 2024 to try out a smart plug but, I'm ever since then, my life has been totally transformed thanks to the Kasa Smart Plug. Here's why I highly suggest shopping Kasa deals during today's Amazon Big Spring Sale. I first used one of the single Kasa Smart Plugs while hanging up Christmas lights back in November and I had it set up in about three minutes. I quickly installed the app, added the device, plugged in my lights and started flipping them on and off like a crazy person. The next day, I bought the Kasa surge protector and a four-pack of the Kasa Mini Smart Plugs. Outside of the holidays, I have all my table and floor lamps on a schedule so they'll automatically power on when the sun starts to go down and it is a beautiful thing. Like I said, my life is different now. Amazon Big Spring Sale: Kasa Smart Home deals During Amazon's 2025 Big Spring Sale, I found several Kasa smart home devices that are still discounted by up to 50% and I won't gatekeep. Shop my favorite Kasa deals below. 1. Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack Save 27% on two Kasa Smart Plugs and turn your house into a smart home on a budget! Save 27% at Amazon 2. Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A 4-Pack Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A 4-Pack Save 30% on the mini Kasa Smart Plugs to control all your electronics, set timers and more. Save 30% at Amazon Get 20% off: Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 15A, 1-Pack 3. Kasa KL125P4 Smart Light Bulb 4-Pack Kasa KL125P4 Smart Light Bulb 4-Pack Save 35% on the best-selling Kasa KL125P4 Smart Light Bulbs at Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Save 35% at Amazon More: Amazon's Big Spring Sale has the lowest prices on Apple AirPods Pro, Apple Watch SE, more 4. Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 with 6 Smart Outlets and 3 USB Port Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 with 6 Smart Outlets and 3 USB Port You can save 45% on this smart surge protector with individually controlled outlets at Amazon today! Save 45% at Amazon 5. Kasa Smart Motion Sensor Switch, Dimmer Light Switch Kasa Smart Motion Sensor Switch, Dimmer Light Switch Get 43% off this smart motion sensor light switch with dimmer at Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Save 43% at Amazon Get 24% off: Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200P3, 3-Pack 6. Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug with 2 Sockets Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug with 2 Sockets Save 28% on this smart outdoor plug and control your outdoor lights and electronics from anywhere. Save 28% at Amazon More: Do you need a mini chainsaw? Get this one that our readers love for less than $50 7. Kasa 2K QHD Security Camera Pan/Tilt Kasa 2K QHD Security Camera Pan/Tilt Save 40% on the smart Kasa security camera during Amazon' holiday sale today.'s Big Srring Sale 2025. Save 40% at Amazon Get 17% off: Kasa Smart 2K QHD Indoor Security Camera What are the dates of Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025? Amazon's 2025 Big Spring Sale will run from Tuesday, March 25 through Monday, March 31 this year. More: Amazon's 2025 Big Spring Sale starts soon! Get ready for up to 40% off popular picks We'll be monitoring all the best and most unbelievable Amazon deals throughout the sale, so be sure to check out all the top USA TODAY Shopping coverage and sign up for our weekly newsletter to catch even more shopping tips! 🛍️ Sign up for USA TODAY Shopping newsletters Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.
