Must-have gadgets for your living room
The living room is the most commonly used space in a household. To add smarts and comfort to your living room, you can upgrade it with the latest tech to add a modern touch and better control of the space. You can get something as simple as a universal remote control to replace multiple remote controls, making your table clutter-free. Have a look at four such products on Amazon that can enhance your living room experience.
Mi Home Security Camera 360
The Mi Home Security Camera 360 provides you with 1080p footage 24×7. With the Infrared Night Vision feature, you now do not have to worry about inadequate footage when the lights are off. It has an AI-based motion detection alert system that alerts you in case of an intrusion while you're away. The real-time footage can be monitored using the Mi Home app on mobile and computer, but only if the camera is connected to power and Wi-Fi at all times. The 20MP camera should ensure good quality footage so that you can watch all the activities in the room with clarity. Another very useful feature is the talkback feature, which lets you speak through the camera. This is ideal for parents monitoring their young kids’ activities in the living room. It supports 64GB SD cards for storing the recorded footage.
Echo Plus (2nd gen)
Your ideal home assistant is here in the shape of the all-new Echo Plus (2nd Gen). This smart speaker by Amazon lets you control your smart home devices using voice commands. Dimming lights, controlling the speed of the fan or turning the temperature of the refrigerator higher has never been easier. The improved speakers in the device should deliver a high-quality sound output to let you enjoy your favourite songs through music streaming apps like Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Hungama and more. Make phone calls, skype calls and more with this smart assistant at your disposal. It is a true assistant in every sense as it is capable of doing 15,000+ tasks like ordering food, booking a cab, paying phone bills and so on, according to the brand. With seven far-field microphones, you can now operate it even under noisy conditions irrespective of where you are in the room.
Logitech Harmony 650 Remote Control
If you have many devices in your living room like a TV, a set-top box, a soundbar, a set of speakers, a DVD player and so on, then you surely must have already gotten sick of having to manage so many remote controls. Well, the Logitech Harmony 650 remote control solves this issue by being a universal remote control for all your devices. Compatible with devices of 5000+ brands in the world, it easily replaces eight different remotes. Now, you can have a clutter-free desk in your living space. With dedicated keys for watching TV, controlling the DVD player and playing music, you are just one click away from switching between different devices. It has a bright-coloured screen as well, which shows different icons and steps for easy navigation.
OAKTER Oakremote
If you want a compact Wi-Fi enabled universal remote control that lets you control your TV, air conditioner, speakers, home theatre and so on, then this OAKTER Oakremote should definitely interest you. You just need to download the app and then you can easily operate the smart devices in your house with ease through it. Furthermore, since it is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, you can control devices via your voice as well. Keep in mind that the compact design of this device lets you set it up anywhere you want.