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Home Technology: Make Your Life More Comfortable

Published on
October 29, 2024

Years ago, the smart homes that seemed like they were taken from science fiction movies. A house that turns on the lights when you walk by, in which you can schedule turn-offs for certain times and control everything from your phone when you're not there. This is now a reality thanks to home technology. 

With it, any house can be smart., adding sockets, LED strips, power strips, motion sensors, humidity detectors, or buttons. The best thing is that everything will be within reach for little money, just as we're going to show you. 

The best tech gadgets for your home that will make your life easier

Let's see 5 smart devices that will make your life more comfortable, all of them from TP Link. Remember that you can buy everything at the Electronics stores in Vigo from vialiavigo.com. This is true, some devices on the list require the Tapo Hub H100 (also sold here) to function. 

Smart plug

A good way to have total control of your appliances is by A smart plug. Options like the Tapo P100 connect and allow you to turn on any device and control it with the app from anywhere or with your voice, using Alexa or Google Assistant. 

Small in size, it will not block outlets and is very easy to install. In the app, you can configure functions like a timer, away mode to turn on at certain times, and schedule timers. Additionally, you'll know the consumption of each appliance, which will help you save on your electricity bill. 

Wi-Fi LED Light Strip: Enjoy technology at home

Do you want to decorate your house in various colors and don't want to paint? Opt for good LED lights, like the smart light strip Tapo L900-10. Cut to the desired size and easily install it where you want with 3M adhesive. You can configure it to your liking, with night lighting, a timer, and changes in colors and intensity. 

Everything connects to the Tapo App or a Hub, with voice control. You can create different ambiences for every mood and Turn it on and off with your mobile phoneThis is useful when you're not home, with the away mode, which will effectively help you simulate if someone is there. 

Smart motion sensor

Some community of neighbors have lights that turn on automatically when you walk by. This is thanks to a motion sensor, and now you can have it at home with the Tapo T100. With a detection angle of 120º and 7 meters, it allows you to activate any device you want when you pass by, such as lights or appliances connected to the outlet. With this, you'll save energy and have a more comfortable home. 

Furthermore, it serves as safety element, since it will send you notifications every time someone passes by. It is easily installed with 3M adhesive, configured with the Tapo App, and runs on batteries, which last up to 2 years. 

Smart power strip

If you have a smart plug for home technology, why not use a full power strip? The Wi-Fi power strip The TP-Link Tapo P300 comes with 3 outlets and 2 USB 3.0 ports with fast charging functionality. It works similarly to a smart plug, with independent control of each device, scheduling, timers, an away mode, and mobile connectivity. 

In addition, it is compatible with Apple's HomeKit and also with voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This way, you'll be able to easily turn the outlets and ports on and off, programming them to your liking. 

Smart button

Aren't you tired of pressing multiple buttons to control everything? That's over with the smart button TP-Link Tapo S200B. It allows you to connect all your smart devices like lights, power strips, or sensors in a single unit. You can tap it, set up double-tap actions, activate an alarm, or even control it remotely with your phone. 

It also has other functions, such as right and left turn, thus having a total of four functions (one tap, two taps, and two twists), each associated with whatever you want. It's battery-powered, but it lasts so long, you won't have to change it all year. 

Smart temperature and humidity sensor to enjoy technology at home

The latest product is a Smart temperature and humidity sensor TP-Link Tapo T315. If you're fed up with your phone's weather predictor being so unreliable, this device won't let that happen. It measures the temperature and humidity in your home in real-time, and you can view this data on its 2.7-inch e-ink display. 

Like the rest of the products on the list, it connects to your phone and the Hub and performs smart actions. For example, if it detects high humidity, it can turn on the dehumidifier, which will be connected to a smart plug. Additionally, Create reports and send mobile notifications, to know if something has happened, like a fire.