Gadgets Philippines – July 2019

http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph JULY 2019 73

START EMBRACING IOT

WITH THESE SMART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

Words by Marlet D. Salazar

HOME

The Internet of Things (IoT) is upon

us.

You can now control your security locks, smart TVs,

lights, and even blenders remotely through your

smartphones. IoT is defined as a suite of devices

connected to the internet.

Early this year, the International Data Corp.,

technology industry research firm, predicted that

there will be billions of connected devices in the

coming years.

If you are one of those

people who turned

the AC at the office in full

blast then grabs a jacket afterward because

it suddenly felt cold to your liking, then

you are probably this person who needs

Ambi Climate. This AI-enabled device uses

machine learning by auto-adjusting the AC

based on user behavior. Using sensors and

capitalizing on data, Ambi Climate will create

a personalized Comfort Profile that responds

to your user behavior. It promises to save up

to 30% on energy.

PHP 7,995

AMBI

CLIMATE

On the consumer end, manufacturers have

embraced IoT by coming up with products

that embody a fully connected home.

Recently, Power Mac Center started offering

brands that feature smart home automation

solutions including, Ambi Climate, Belkin, Eufy,

Linksys, and Sonos. In a specially designed

room, the brand representatives held demos

on how you can transform your houses into a

truly smart home.

Technology experts have always envisioned IoT to begin in homes. Smart locks, automatic windows, intelligent coffeemaker, and other home

appliances are where manufacturers are looking at to begin embracing this technology. The internet is no longer about sitting down in front of a

computer and surfing the web. The internet, or the cloud, is now embedded in our daily lives.

Control 4 is the

app to rule them

all. You can control

everything smart in your

house on your phone including the shades,

thermostat, and yes, the light bulb. It works

on iOS and Android and uses machine

learning to keep track of your lifestyle

preferences.

CONTROL 4

The Sonos Play:1

promises to liven up

the house if you prefer

playing one music for all

the rooms, or play different music for every

room a unit is present. Sonos wanted to give

high-quality streaming at a much lower price

tag. Become your own home’s DJ during a

party or gathering by using the Sonos app.

Stream music on Spotify or SoundCloud or

even on computers. Audiophiles are sure

to appreciate this compact wireless smart

speaker.

PHP 18,900

SONOS PLAY:1

EufyCam Kit,

which includes two

EufyCam, one entry

sensor, and AI Home

Base, could be the answer to your home

monitoring camera needs. Parents who

want to monitor the daily activities of their

children can rely on EufyCam’s full HD

surveillance. Being a wireless “CCTV,” it is so

easy to install and can be moved from one

location to another.

EUFYCAM KIT

Homeowners who

may be away for

weeks can make use

of Eufy Lumos Bulb. You can program the

lighting schedules such as turning it on

or off automatically using the EufyHome

app. The brightness can be adjusted from a

warm glow to cool white depending on the

mood you want.

PHP 1,795

EUFY LUMOS

BULB

Who doesn’t want a

Eufy RoboVac that is

increasingly becoming

popular? The RoboVac is

perhaps every homeowner’s dream. It can

be managed with touch controls or through

Eufy Home App. With its 1500P strong

suction, your floors are guaranteed to be

dust-free. It can go around the house up to

6 feet boundary strips.

PHP 16,995

EUFY ROBOVAC

35C

All these smart devices need a WiFi to

work. Linksys Velop Intelligent Mesh WiFi

System promises to be fast and reliable

equipped with Dual-Band technology. It can

accommodate 50 devices at one time.

LINKSYS

VELOP

INTELLIGENT

MESH WIFI

SYSTEM