Decent smart home devices are cheap and accessible. And that’s a problem for someone looking to get into the whole thing. There are so many of them out there, that it’s hard to make a choice. The whole category of smart home devices is now very broad and extends to so many other things than just robot vacuums or video doorbells. The UK has always been one of the countries where smart home devices were popular, so as the calendar year is coming to an end, let’s see which of these products were the most popular.
As you would have expected, products like smart light bulbs, thermostats, security cameras, sensors and speakers are the most popular, basically anything that is easy to install and on the low-end price.
Most popular smart doorbell: Eufy security video doorbell E340
Video doorbells are always in demand. They are easy to install, affordable, and add great value. Eufy is a well-known brand in this field, and its latest effort in home security is the E340. Great little product with an amazing list of features. You’re getting 2K video, direct-to-mobile video calls as well as two-way audio. Perhaps one of the reasons why the device is so popular is because it has no wires so it’s easy to install and requires no drilling. And you know the best part? There’s a local storage option for video, without the annoying subscription required. At around £160, Eufy E340 is a no-brainer.
Most popular energy saver: Tado smart radiator thermostat kit
Energy savings. With today’s prices, you would be silly not to invest in energy-saving smart devices, with so many available on the market. Most devices will simply allow you to turn the heating on and off, but Tado smart thermostats actually replace existing ones on your radiators and allow you to control each individually through the smartphone app. If you connect it with Apple HomeKit or Amazon Alexa for example, you can extend its range of features and control them with voice. You’ll get two thermostats for around £200. They are easy to install, as you simply unscrew the existing thermostat head and replace it with a Tado.
Most popular smart speakers: Amazon Echo Series
Alexa speakers are a very popular and simple addition to any home, and the Echo series has some of the most popular ones in the UK. The range offers speaker-only products, as well as the Echo Show, a speaker with a screen that can do a lot of different things. In theory, this makes it a tablet that allows anything from voice commands to browsing new releases of casino games through an integrated internet browser. As for the speakers, there are several models available, depending on your budget. In the UK, the original Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show have been tried and tested models for 2024. You can’t go wrong with any of them, but depending on your budget, Echo Dot may be the best choice. If you’re looking for the best overall, then the 4th gen Echo is your product. Now, if you appreciate good-sounding speakers, go for Echo Studio, which is also the price on this list.
Most popular smart security camera: Eufy SoloCam S340
Now, this might be the most crowded category, but Eufy SoloCam S340 keeps ticking all the boxes for UK buyers looking to improve their smart home security. It has an excellent field of view, 2K or 3K image quality, 3-month battery life (which can be recharged via an included solar panel), night vision, two-way audio, and smart integration with Alexa or Google Assistant. Buyers appreciate its compact size and no-wire setup. Most smart cameras today have these features as well, but Eufy SoloCam S340 brings them into a nice package where it’s hard to find any downsides, all at the price of around £179.
Most popular smart plug: Amazon smart plug
Smart plugs are the best and cheapest way to turn any “dumb” device into a somewhat smart one. Amazon Smart Plug is the UK’s most popular option and simply works as advertised. It works with the Alexa app, and is compatible with any household device that has a physical on/off switch. This means you can turn your old kettle or a lamp into a wi-fi enabled smart device.
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