85 Simple Home Automation Ideas For You
If you’re looking for some more home automation ideas, then you’re in the right place. I’ve taken the time to list 85 of the best home automation ideas. To make your life (and mine) easier, I’ve split the list into seven categories.
Table of Contents
- 1 Kitchen Home Automation Ideas
- 1.1 1. Grocery Ordering
- 1.2 2. Smart Timers
- 1.3 3. Smart Alarms
- 1.4 4. Smart Fridges
- 1.5 5. Water Sensors
- 1.6 6. Egg Counter
- 1.7 7. Dry Good Jar
- 1.8 8. Smart Taps
- 1.9 9. Food Analyzer
- 1.10 10. Slow Cooker
- 1.11 11. Coffee Maker
- 1.12 12. Thermometer
- 1.13 13. Hydropoint
- 1.14 14. Sous-Vide
- 1.15 15. Smart Stirrer
- 1.16 16. Oven
- 1.17 17. Herb Garden
- 1.18 18. Washing machine
- 2 Security Home Automation Ideas
- 3 Garden Home Automation Ideas
- 4 Bathroom Home Automation Ideas
- 5 Living Room Home Automation Ideas
- 5.1 1. Smart Hoover
- 5.2 2. Smart Sockets
- 5.3 3. Smart Soundbar
- 5.4 4. Smart Thermostats
- 5.5 5. Smart Light Switch
- 5.6 6. Automated Window Washer
- 5.7 7. Smart TV
- 5.8 8. Smart Air Purifiers
- 5.9 9. Automatic Ventilation
- 5.10 10. Smart Assistant
- 5.11 11. Smart Table
- 5.12 12. Smart Pool Table
- 5.13 13. Smart A/C
- 5.14 14. Wif-Fi Mesh Network
- 5.15 15. Window Sensors
- 5.16 16. Amazon Echo
- 5.17 17. Smart Remote
- 5.18 18. Scene Control
- 5.19 19. Multi-Room Music Amp
- 5.20 20. Sony Experia Touch
- 6 Bedroom Home Automation Ideas
- 7 Home Office Automation Ideas
- 8 Final Verdict
Kitchen Home Automation Ideas
For me the best home automation ideas start in the kitchen because we spend some much of our time preparing food and cleaing up after ourselves.
So let’s take a look at some top smart devices that will make your cooking experience easy:
1. Grocery Ordering
Grocery shopping can be a nightmare at the best of times. And remembering what you need to purchase can be even harder.
Luckily you can now find devices that can help make a list for you and, in some cases, will order it online for you.
Scan the item once it’s finished or close to running out to add it to the database. You can then decide what to do with the information using the app.
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2. Smart Timers
Everyone has access to a timer on their phone, but it usually involves setting it. That’s were smart timers can help.
They allow you to set a timer with minimal effort, or without having to set any actions up beforehand.
To set these timers, turn the device to the amount of time you require. It makes your life easier and saves time.
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3. Smart Alarms
Sometimes when you’re cooking, things go wrong, and sometimes you don’t even have to be there for it to go bad.
Smart alarms can detect natural gases and carbon monoxide. Now you don’t have to worry about sudden gas leaks or fires while you’re out.
As soon as something is picked up, the smart alarm will send you a notification to your smartphone. All you have to do is hook it up to your home hub.
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4. Smart Fridges
Smart fridges make our fridges look stupid, by performing tasks and keeping us up to date with what’s in the fridge.
Smart fridges can let you know if the door has been left open, or if you’re running out of milk.
And even better than that, you can see what’s in the fridge without having to open it. Some Smart fridges will also order food for you when you’re running low.
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5. Water Sensors
Coming home to a burst water pipe can certainly ruin your day, which is where smart water sensors come in handy.
Water sensors will help you catch the leak before you get home. It sends you a notification to your smartphone as soon as anything is detected.
This gives you enough time to get the plumber out, and home before your house is underwater.
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6. Egg Counter
Trying to remember how many eggs you have left at home isn’t easy.
Which is how devices like Eggminder became popular.
In each slot of the egg tray is a sensor that helps you keep track by using your phone.
And as a bonus, each egg has it’s own LED to indicate which egg is the freshest.
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7. Dry Good Jar
Knowing precisely what’s in your pantry is a difficult task, which is where a smart jar like Neo can help.
The smart jar allows you to track how much is in the tub by using the app on your smartphone.
At the bottom, it features a small scale that effectively weighs your dry goods.
This lets you know when you’re running low, and in some cases, will reorder the products for you.
Now you never have to worry about running out of your most-used products.
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8. Smart Taps
Smart taps can make your cooking experiences easier.
We’ve all been there before; your hands are caked with food leftovers, and when you go to clean them, you transfer it to the tap.
Smart taps can help you by turning on the faucet using your voice and nothing else. Other taps will offer temperature assistance or measured water release.
By automating your taps, you can save yourself time by not having to clean the handle every time.
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9. Food Analyzer
Recently people have become fascinated by what they’re eating, which can be hard to do if you like eating out most days.
Now you can find smart devices that will analyze the food you’re about to eat.
Devices like SICO and Tellspec will analyze ingredients, count your calories, and warn you about allergens and toxins found in your food.
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10. Slow Cooker
Smart cookers have already been changing the way people cook at home, and now they’re at it again.
Smart cookers allow you to use the app to make changes to the cooking process.
This means you can have dinner ready when you walk through the door.
And it’s not just the ability to control the cooker using WiFi. With their smart buttons, you can now cook using multiple methods at the touch of the button.
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11. Coffee Maker
So many people throughout the world start their day with coffee, but that does mean having to get out of bed earlier then you may like to.
Using a smart coffee machine allows you to make the perfect cup of coffee without having to leave your bed.
If that’s not good enough, then what about a tap that produces coffee?
I know it sounds like a dream, but not anymore. TopBrewer allows you to choose your style before being poured out of the faucet. Getting your morning fix couldn’t be any easier.
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12. Thermometer
People that love cooking are always looking for new ways to make food perfect.
A smart wireless thermometer can help you do that. They allow you to track the temperature of the meat while providing you with estimated cooking time.
You can connect via Bluetooth to track the meat on the smartphone app. Now you don’t even have to move off the sofa to get the perfectly cooked medium-rare steak.
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13. Hydropoint
Hydropoint 360° installs sensors on the water line under the sink. It’s used to monitors vibrations and water flow.
By doing this, it can pick which plumbing system is using the most water and how much it’s costing.
The data is captured in real-time and updated to the app. The company prides itself on accurately picking up leaks, clogs and sometimes pick upcoming issues.
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14. Sous-Vide
Sous-vide machines might be new to home kitchens, but they’ve been a massive hit so far. You can now cook beautiful food without having to go to a fancy restaurant.
Smart sous-vide machines offer quick set-up and an in-app assistant chef. Mellow even has built-in refrigeration; the food can be cooked and cooled by the time you get home.
If your looking for something a little smaller, the Anova sous-vide stick might be more to your liking.
The stick is used by filling a pan of water and slowly heating it to the correct temperature.
The smart sous-vide device can also be controlled remotely using the smartphone app; giving you full control of the cooking process.
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15. Smart Stirrer
When you are cooking, there’s nothing worse than having to keep getting up to stir the pan.
No one wants their food stuck to the bottom of the pan, but equally, we don’t want to get up to do it.
Why not try an automatic pot-stirrer? All you need to do is place the device in the pot, and let it do the work for you.
They usually work using batteries to function, which can be dismantled for cleaning.
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16. Oven
Smart ovens are a must-have in most modern kitchens; like all smart devices, it takes the pressure off you and saves time.
By using the app, you can turn the oven on and adjust the temperature all by using your phone.
Now you don’t have to worry if you’ve turned off the oven when you’re out; you can check the app to make adjustments.
And the best bit, they can clean themselves!
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17. Herb Garden
Growing herbs is very time-consuming, and usually more complicated than it looks.
Automated herb gardens take the difficulty away. They feed themselves, so you don’t have too.
You can track their progress using the app and make adjustments when needed. Enjoy fresh herbs all year round.
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18. Washing machine
No one likes doing the washing, so anything that makes it easier is a welcome addition to any kitchen.
They allow you to control the device, monitor the energy usage, or download unique wash cycles.
You can even hook them up to Alexa or Google home to add an extra level of automatization.
Once your kids have loaded their clothes into the washer, you can start the cycle using your voice or the app. Some machines will even measure the detergent for you.