Smart home, but affordable: you can have it all for little money!
The term "smart home" or "smart living" refers to the networking of all kinds of technical devices, such as lighting, alarm systems, and household appliances, some of which can be controlled via a base station, some directly via an app, and some via an app, both from home and remotely. Costs vary depending on the category.
This text briefly presents the most popular smart home products and their market prices so that you can decide based on your own interests and needs.
1. Smart lighting
The first step toward a smart home is usually to convert conventional light bulbs into smart bulbs. Smart lighting is one of the most common and affordable smart home products. For example, Chuango offers light bulbs in three different sockets : E14, GU10, and E27 – each in white and colored. The smart light bulbs are dimmable via app and can also be controlled via Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. Over 16 million colors and multiple lighting modes are suitable for different situations and scenes, such as work/study/cooking/partying, etc.
The average price of smart lighting in 2021 is approximately $40 . Smart bulbs are slightly more expensive than regular incandescent bulbs, but are still more cost-effective in the long run due to their lower energy consumption. They also last longer and offer user-friendly, personalized lighting control.
Many manufacturers offer customers numerous benefits, such as substantial discounts during the holidays.
2. Robot vacuum cleaner
Whether you've seen them at a friend's house or read about them in a supermarket brochure, robot vacuums are in! According to a study, around 620,000 household robots were sold in Germany in the first half of 2021, representing a six percent increase over the previous year (representing sales of more than €304 million).
There are many different types of robots designed to make your everyday life easier. For indoor areas, there are vacuum and mop robots for floors and window-cleaning robots for windows. In the garden, a robot lawnmower ensures a short lawn. The robot vacuum is arguably the most popular and well-known. Robot vacuums can cost more than €1,000, but prospective buyers don't have to spend four-figure sums to keep their floors clean. Robot vacuums in the mid-price range of €200 to €500 are also well-suited for small to medium-sized households.
When choosing a robot vacuum, you should consider two key features: battery life and suction power. In terms of battery life, most robot vacuums today can run for at least 60 minutes on a full charge. With a maximum battery life of 150 minutes, the RV-500 robot vacuum from Chuango, for example, can easily clean an area of 100 m² on the lowest setting. Other advantages include the large 500 ml dust container, which eliminates the need to remove dust every time, and the 300 ml water tank.
3. Alarm systems
When it comes to alarm systems, a so-called Smart Home Alarm Starter Kit is generally recommended, which should include at least a base station, one or two remote controls, and a sensor. Depending on individual needs, various accessories can be added. These are connected to the base station and then controlled via the app.
Manufacturers offer a wide range of accessories:
- Indoor sensors: door/window sensor, motion detector, vibration detector, water detector
- Outdoor sensors: motion detectors, multi-beam IR sensors
- Remote control and keypad
- Signal amplifier
- Wireless sirens
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The price of a Chuangto 5-piece Smart Home Alarm Smarter Kit with a base station, two remote controls, two door/window sensors, and a pet-safe motion detector is 189 euros.
4. Indoor camera
Indoor cameras meet the needs of people who live alone and value security, who have children or pets, who are often on the go, or who are very busy with household chores or work. The cameras are small, lightweight, and easy to install. Indoor cameras are now an important part of smart homes.
A modern indoor camera should have the following features:
- 1080P high resolution
- Field of view: horizontal up to 360°, vertical up to 110°
- Night vision
- 24/7 recording
- Two-way audio
- Baby cry detection
Another interesting feature are the two storage options. Users can either save all video clips locally on the included 16 GB Micro SD card or in the cloud (usually with a paid subscription). The price of an indoor camera is usually between €30 and €80.
From the TP-Link Tapo C100 Wi-Fi IP Camera for €24.89 to the BOSCH Smart Home 360° Indoor Camera for €249.95, you can spend as much or as little on surveillance cameras as you like. Of course, you can also find plenty of cameras with good value for money outside of these price ranges, such as the PT-300Q from Chuango, which offers a powerful surveillance camera for €45 after deducting the 10% new customer discount.
Conclusion about Smart Home:
Smart home products are certainly somewhat more expensive than conventional products, but this is due to technological advancements and the numerous advantages of the "smart home." The price difference is nevertheless justified.
The advantage of smart home products lies in their ease of use and the versatility of the individual categories: All smart home products can be connected and configured according to individual needs and preferences. This makes each smart home unique and individual. In terms of long-term energy savings, convenience, and a new user experience, smart home products are highly recommended.
As a brand that entered the German market in 2021, Chuango impresses with its good quality and affordable prices. For more information, visit chuango.de .