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The best smart home devices create the perfect atmosphere at home without lifting a finger. If someone wants the light dimmed to a certain level, the temperature boosted a few degrees, or to tune in to their favorite radio station or streaming service; the best smart home devices can get it done with a simple voice command. Home automation makes life easier and ensures you can save energy (and money).

The home security cameras, video doorbells, and smart locks are the best smart home devices for those looking to enhance the security of their property. A smart thermostat could automatically allow users to adjust their home temperature. However, as well as being expensive, they often require professional installation.

There are many choices in each smart home gadget; therefore, manufacturers have put the most popular models to the test and rounded up those that can propel your home automation to the next level. Here are some of the best smart home devices users can buy right now.

Here are the best cool home automation gadgets:

SwitchBot Smart Curtain Robot
SwitchBot Curtain can be attached to a huge range of curtains which makes them smart, as they only require a simple 30-second installation without any tools. After installation, users can open and close curtains automatically either through its app or by scheduling when they want their curtains to open or close. Even if the type of curtain rail differs, SwitchBot Curtain can always fit it.

Ezviz DB1C Wi-Fi Video Doorbell
Any video doorbell worth its salt lets one see who is at the door before they open it. Still, usually one will have to pay a premium for extra features such as intelligent alerts, third-party integrations, and a high-resolution camera. That isn't the case with the Ezviz DB1C, as it is a smart doorbell that offers Ultra HD video, dual band Wi-Fi, cloud and local video storage, voice control, and lots of third-party support for just $ 99. It requires wired installation, but that doesn't stop it from being an affordable video doorbell.

Vivint Smart Home
With Vivint, one can get around-the-clock home monitoring with an incredibly swift response when the alarm goes off, as well as a variety of optional home automation services — all controlled from a smartphone, PC, and a seven-inch touch-screen control panel. Vivint Smart Home systems and components come at a fair price and different plans. But, one thing is sure; once users decide on a plan, they don't have to lift a finger; Vivint technicians install everything and give you a comprehensive tour of how it all works.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control is the company's fifth-generation model, and as is the case with each Ecobee release, it offers more features than its predecessor. Enhanced Alexa and multimedia support, more powerful audio components, and dual-band Wi-Fi are only a few examples of what this thermostat has to offer. Throw in a user-friendly app, lots of third-party support, and an easy installation process; you have got one of the best smart thermostats you can buy.

Nest Thermostat
At just $129.99, the Nest Thermostat is the company's most affordable model to date—and arguably the most attractive. Nest Learning Thermostat lets users to control the heating and cooling system by phone or voice, set temperature schedules, and it also remotely monitors the user’s energy consumption. The main difference is that it doesn't automatically learn its user’s temperature preferences in setting up a schedule, but users can still do it manually. That makes it a strong alternative to the Learning Thermostat for nearly half the price.

Wyze Bulb Color
At $39.99 for a pack of four, the Wyze Bulb Color is the most affordable smart color bulb. One can control it from a phone without a hub or with the voice through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It offers ample smart features, including support for custom scenes, device-triggered automations, scheduling, and sleep routines that help users to gradually wind down at night and wake up in the morning.

Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed
There are many ways to track one's sleep these days, ranging from fitness trackers to smartwatches, but perhaps nothing is better suited for the job than a mattress itself. At least, that's the idea behind Sleep Number's 360 Smart Bed, which incorporates biometric sensors to help users sleep better. One can use an app on a smartphone to track their sleep trends and health metrics and gain insight into how one can sleep better. Yes, it is not so cheap, but the 360 Smart Bed is a comfortable, effective, and highly customizable way to improve the quality of your sleep.