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mart tech devices are
getting cheaper, easier to
use, and more capable all
the time, so if you’re
thinking about extending your smart
home – or maybe adding some smarts
to your home for the first time – then
Christmas 2019 is the perfect
opportunity. You won’t find many
gadget purchases are as fun or as
useful this year.
Pick out the right smart kit (we’ve
got some perfect choices on the next
page), and you can enjoy a Christmas
that’s genuinely enhanced by having
some intelligent gadgets around the
place – gadgets that make managing
your lights, controlling indoor
temperatures and protecting your
property very straightforward.
You can kit out your home for less
than you might think, and be up and
running in minutes, thanks to the best
smart tech in 2019: you don’t need to
be a computing or electronics expert
to upgrade your home. What’s more,
these gadgets are better than ever at
working together seamlessly, so they’re
low maintenance as well.
Investing in a smart home upgrade
is about more than just showing off
some party tricks to your next dinner
guests. Sure, you’ll be able to turn
lights on and off with a tap on your
phone, and be able to see what’susing the electricity you actually need.
In terms of security, meanwhile, these
gadgets can keep a watchful eye over
your property (and the presents under
the tree) even when you’re out at the
office or even on the other side of the
world. The days of having to get a
professional team into your home to
set up a capable intruder detection
system are long gone.
You might feel like you’re living in
the future when you’re checking your
hallway at home while sitting in the
office, or having your lights switch off
when you say ‘goodnight’ to your
Amazon Echo, but this tech has now
been established for several years. It
continues to get cheaper and more
reliable, and the choice of gadgets is
wider than ever, so you should be able
to find something that suits you.
To get you started, we’ve
highlighted gadgets from four smart
home tech brands that are well worth
considering this Christmas – either for
you or for someone you love.You can kit out your home
for less than you might
think, and you’ll be up
and running in minutes
With the right, low-cost smart devices, you can light up your Christmas festivities,
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happening in the back garden from the
comfort of your sofa, but today’s
gadgets go way beyond that – they’re
actually practically useful and cost-
effective as well.
With remote control of your heating
and your lights, you can cut down on
energy bills and make sure you’re only