The Top 3 Wireless Home Devices for 2018

Posted by Ellen on February 28th, 2018

The more technologically advanced we get as a society, the more we realize that wireless is the way to go. Sure, we needed wires in the past, but we’ve long since left those days in the rearview mirror of our lives. Now it’s all about WiFi, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart technology, and what ties it all together: lack of wires.

Well, the year is 2018 and now, more than ever, we’re seeing a myriad of gadgets and devices that fall into the ‘wireless’ category. Form home speakers to home security systems, here are the top 3 wireless home devices you’re going to need in 2018.

1: Wireless Home Speakers

Seeing as how the first thing people think of when they hear ‘wireless’ is a wireless speaker, the first home device — or devices — we’ll cover today are wireless home speakers. If, for whatever reason, you can only get one gadget from this list, make it home speakers. Why? Because they afford you endless benefits such as surround sound, theater and concert-like experiences, and the catalyst that leads to the perfect party.

Be honest, are you really satisfied with the sound quality your TV provides? I’d wager not. Simply put, you need a speaker system; not just any speaker system though, you need one of the wireless variety that bypasses wires with either Bluetooth or WiFi (go for WiFi) for optimal listening sessions. For one, you have no wires to trip you up or clash with your décor. Second, an added benefit of wireless speakers is that more often than not, you can sync them with each other throughout your home for multi-room sound that can either play the same song in every room, or something different for contrasting moods.

Spotlight Brand: The HEOS wireless home speakers uphold Denon’s legacy of superior sound. With high resolution audio support, Bluetooth and Wifi compatibility, and a companion mobile app that allows you to control everything from your hand AND stream from favorites like Spotify, Tidal and iHeartRadio, you can’t go wrong with HEOS.

2: Smart Thermostat

Do you know what makes smart thermostats so great? The more you use them, the more they learn. This means that they can pretty much ‘learn’ your schedule, which in turn means that they know when you’ll be in or out. And if you accidentally leave the AC or heater on when you’ve left your home, no worries, these cool thermostats can detect when you’ve gone.

Apart from not having to worry about wasted energy, you can usually also control everything from your smartphone with a handy mobile app. Is it a hot day and you want to arrive at a cool home without having to wait for it to actually cool down? No problem, open that app and turn it on as you head home. What if it’s winter and you face the opposite scenario? Same exact thing.

Spotlight Brand: The Nest Learning Thermostat is the first thermostat ever to get ENERGY STAR certified, meaning that you protect the environment as you save money. Set-up is a breeze (30 minutes or less), you can control it with your phone, and if you’re a fan of the beautiful things in life, just take a look at the image above.

3: Smart Security System

What’s the point of having all these cool wireless home devices if you can’t protect them? Mhmm. Security systems today ARE NOT what they were 10 years ago. Nope, nowadays they’re much better. For example, instead of simply sounding an alarm and contacting the police if something goes amiss, you have sensors that protect you from fires or flooding, smoke and carbon monoxide detection that lets you know you should head to safety, IoT connectivity that sends you alerts if you’re out and something happens, remote arm/disarm and lock/unlock to avoid getting duplicate keys and make it easy for guests to come in, and much more.

Spotlight Brand: The ADT Pulse is more than just remote security - it's home automation, climate and light control, and video. If you want safety, you need the ADT Pulse.

Gadget Rewind

There you have it — the top 3 wireless home devices you’re going to need in 2018. How about a second look?

1. Wireless Home Speakers — HEOS Wireless Home Speakers
2. Smart Thermostat — Nest Learning Thermostat
3. Smart Security System — ADT Pulse Smart Security System

Enjoy living the wireless life!