Start 2021 SMART!

Smart homes have become the domestic face of the IoT. In recent years we’ve become increasingly used to connecting everyday devices in our homes to the internet and to each other in the hopes of making the places we live more comfortable, economical, entertaining, and safe. To send off 2020 appropriately, Killarney Metals presents the following 10 Smart Devices that will be welcome additions in the New Year to raise your home’s I.Q. Whether you want to step up your home automation or you're looking to find a great gift for the tech lover in your life, you're sure to find a unique smart home gadget on this list.

#10: August Smart Keyless Doorlock - August's smart doorlock will make physical keys a thing of the past. Using bluetooth and the paired app -- you'll be able to lock and unlock -- as well as monitor the state of your front door at any given time. It's great too for giving someone temporary access to your home without them having or needing a key.

#9: Tile Bluetooth Lost Stuff Finder - Tile is the go-to device for making sure you never lose your keys, phone, wallet, purse - just about anything as a matter of fact. It uses Bluetooth to help you locate your lost stuff, using a loud audible beep until you find it. Tile has also come out with an adhesive version that you can stick onto just about anything.

#8: GE Smart Switches - Increase the accessibility of your smart lighting! Thanks to this device, a homeowner will not have to buy smart bulbs one by one. The new system has a neutral wire which means it can function in older homes that are not connected. GE Smart Switches are one of the first smart home gadgets on the market that can be used with regular fluorescent and other types of bulbs.

#7: Yale Intelligent Lock for Cabinets - This is another small, yet convenient device homeowners didn’t know they needed. Yale Lock makes it much easier to keep track of the items you store around the house and ensure that no one has access to your outside cabinet. A homeowner can monitor who opened the cabinet door, shut it down and unlock it remotely via a Wi-Fi bridge. Next holiday season, you’ll be thrilled you have this gadget on your front porch for all those holiday deliveries.

#6: Kohler Moxie Shower Head - Answering calls, emails, keeping track of time, and doing business are hard when you are in the shower. That’s when Kohler Moxie Shower Head comes in handy. It’s a smart speaker mounted straight to your bathroom’s shower system. The sound quality is impeccable as the audio is clear and immersive. The device is resistant to water and extremely convenient for busy homeowners who can’t afford missing out on updates but wouldn’t want to touch screens with soapy or wet hands.

#5: Sierra Smart Wireless Essential Oil Diffuser - You've got smart door locks, smart lighting, so why not a smart essential oil diffuser? This 5-star rated diffuser integrates effortlessly with Amazon Alexa/Google Home and will add a relaxing and soothing atmosphere to any home.

#4: Furbo Dog Camera - Here’s a smart camera (Alexa enabled) that helps you keep an eye out on your pet when you aren’t at home and reward him with a treat. Detect important events such as dog barking, intruders, home emergencies and more and receive real-time alerts on your phone.

#3: Samsung 3 Door French Refrigerator with Family Hub - This fridge will make the Jetsons’ jealous! Welcome to the nerve center of your family’s refreshment + activities. Not only can you see inside your fridge when you’re out grocery shopping (to see if you missed anything on your list), but people can also communicate with each other via messaging and calendars. It’s your old-school pencil-and-paper family schedule updated for the 21st century.

#2: Husqvarna Smart Lawn Mower - Operating basically like a Roomba for your lawn, this intelligent mower uses sensor technology to determine where it should and should not go, and it can also determine the height of its blades by the height of your grass.

#1: Leak Alert Device - Last but certainly not least, you can now take home spill containment to a whole new level with the L.A.D.™ from Killarney Metals. Our metal drip and drain pans are excellent tools in the fight against water damage and mold development in your home. But, now you can add the Leak Alert Device -- and be notified with an alert whenever your appliance develops a leak into your water containment pan. The  L.A.D.™ will continuously monitor your system for the presence of water. If water is sensed,  L.A.D.™ will send a notice electronically to your smartphone to make you aware of any problems. 

Smart home devices are about more than just convenience. They can also help you save on energy costs, create routines, or notify you when there's an emergency. Killarney Metals has the necessary solutions to keep your home safe from spills/water damage in 2021 and beyond! Check out the SMART Leak Alert Device as well as our full line of drip & drain pans, and more at KillarneyMetals.com or call toll-free (877) 801-7417 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST, Monday through Friday for assistance.