Smarthome gadgets aren’t for everyone, but if a friend or family member has shown interest in outfitting their house with the coolest smarthome devices, here are the best products to help get them started this holiday.
Philips Hue Smart Bulbs ($70)
One of the best ways to dip one’s toes into smarthome is with some smart lights, because they can be hugely beneficial to just about anyone. They can function as simply as wirelessly controlled light bulbs, or you can dig into advanced features like using them as a sunrise alarm clock or link them to your smarthome platform. Better yet, Philips Hue smart bulbs are some of the easiest to set up and use.
You can get a starter kit for as low as $70, which comes with the hub and two Hue White bulbs. Or you can get color bulbs instead for just under $200. You can also tack on some Hue Dimmer Switches if your gift recipient would prefer a physical way to control the lights.
Lutron Caseta Smart Light Switches ($85)
If your secret Santa recipient wants to take smart lights more seriously, smart light switches can be more economical and more practical than smart bulbs, but they do require some slight electrical expertise. Still, they can turn any dumb light into a smart one with the flip of a switch, and Lutron’s Caseta brand is the best in town.
You can get a simple starter kit for just under $100, which comes with the necessary hub, one smart dimmer switch, and a little remote to control that light switch from across the room.
You can get add-on dimmer switches for around $50, which may seem pretty expensive, but if you have a room with three lights controlled by a single switch, it’d still be cheaper than buying three Hue color bulbs.
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