The Curator: 8 smart home devices worth the upgrade – National

There’s no better way to automate a home then by delegating the dirty work to a hardworking cleaning assistant. This robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with anti-scratch glass, obstacle sensors, and self-charging capabilities. Designed for seamless, powerful, and worry-free cleaning.

You can turn everyday kitchen scraps into usable fertilizer quickly with this composter and help reduce household waste instead of sending it to the garbage. As a countertop smart device, it keeps the process clean and odour-free while making composting easy enough to do daily without extra effort or outdoor space.

Control your home heating from your phone with this smart thermostat. Designed for high-voltage electric heating systems, it offers remote control via a free app, potential energy savings of up to 26 per cent through customizable scheduling, and is compatible with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home for voice control.

Stay on top of family events and extracurriculars with this Skylight 15-Inch Digital Calendar & Daily Planner that keeps everyone’s schedules in sync. Its sleek touchscreen design makes it easy to update plans and stay organized.

Control your garage remotely through its app and works with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant for hands-free voice control. It supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only and also provides alerts, activity history, and easy installation for most garage door brands.

These smart strip lights are a lighting solution that can display multiple colours at the same time. They’re waterproof and can be controlled through Alexa and Google Assistant, and even have a music sync feature that makes the lights react to sound (great for roofs, patios, and party spaces).

Observe your backyard birds in 2k and in real time with this high-tech feeder. With auto capture and AI identify (that can capture 10000+ bird species), you’ll receive instant notifications to watch birds in full colour day and night on APP to ensure you never miss a visit from your feathered friends.

The MeoWant litter box makes cat care more automated and data-driven, handling cleaning on its own while using sensors and app control to reduce daily manual work. It also adds real-time health tracking and remote monitoring, so owners can spot changes in a cat’s weight or bathroom habits and keep the home cleaner with less effort.