This is a list of 5 gadgets that you can buy today, starting from less than $50 USD and that will make your life, as owner or property manager, much easier.
Deliver the key from your home or office simply with your phone, control the energy expenditure, watch who comes to your door, or take care of the water in your shower. These are some of the features of the devices that we present here. All with video demonstrations.
Here we go:
1. Latch M Series Intelligent Door Lock –
$399 USD
You can unlock your home door with ease when you have installed the Latch M Series Intelligent Door Lock. This system offers many types of access options so youβll never find yourself locked out. Use your smartphone and a simple tap, a smartcard, or an access code. It comes with a full security built-in camera. That will take a snap record when someone approaches. Property managers or landlords and managers also get to implement a lock-out, access staff and service audit trails, and more. And it is manageable online with the software. The M Series comes in gold, silver, and black to seamlessly integrate with your home.
Check the video and watch it work.
Site:Β https://www.latch.com/latchM.html
2. Nest Thermostat β 3rd Generation
$242 USD*
Start saving high cost energy at home with this gadget. This thermostats have been saving families from high cost energy bills since 2011. This design is slimmer and sleeker than the previous versions and comes with a sharp, crisp display. The thermostat is smart enough to adapt to your life and will learn your habits and season changes. Together with the mobile app, it will be your best investment to save those energy bills at home.
https://youtu.be/1qkSkOn4h-A
Site: https://nest.com/
3. Kuna β Smart Outdoor Security Light
$178.99 USD*
Kuna is a smart wifi camera and intercom built into an outdoor light. Before entering, most burglars knock or ring the doorbell to see if a house is empty. Kuna detects the visitor and immediately sends an alert to your phone. You can see who the visitor is on your phone through the cameraβs live feed. Deter the potential burglar by speaking to them, setting off Kunaβs alarm, or calling the police. Kuna detects people coming up to any of your doors and immediately alerts you so you can see and interact with them on your smartphone.
Site:Β https://www.getkuna.com/
4. WaterHawk Smart Rain Shower Head
$49.99 USD*
View and select the exact temperature of your shower, Control and be informed of the water usage throughout your shower. The water usage feature helps you to be aware of your environmental impact and encourages you to conserve water. This gadget is powered by a hydroelectric generator so the water pouring through the shower head also powers it.
Site:Β https://www.saveadrop.net/waterhawk.html
5. Friday Smart Lock β Turn your phone into your key
$249 USD
Friday is an intelligent lock that will allow you to access your home and share it with guests by just using your smartphone.Designed by world-renowned architects, BIG; Friday is Apple HomeKit and Thread compatible, has interchangeable shells in natural materials (Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Wood, Gunmetal, Brass and more) which allows you to match your home decor, rather than forcing a fixed color and material choice. Is compatible with the latest technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Thread & HomeKit, which means the Friday Smart Lock will support whatever you plan to implement in the future. You can share access to friends, family, cleaners, or even your local handyman through the app or web dashboard. This allows you to grant or revoke access at any time for time defined or permanent access.
Site:Β https://www.fridaylabs.net
Any other recommendations? Please send us your suggestions for new gadgets that any property manager could found useful.