Must-Have: 5 Smart Gadgets for Home

We studied the market of home smart devices and selected the most useful and functional ones for any taste and wallet.

Smart Home System, Rostelecom

How it works? You can control the Rostelecom Smart Home system remotely using a mobile app. You can also set up system alerts there: smoke, leak, or an iron left on - the system will instantly notify homeowners via smartphone message.

You can additionally connect an SOS button to call security services if the system detects intrusion into your apartment.

How much does it cost? Depending on the kit type, the monthly subscription fee starts from 600 rubles + a one-time payment of 1300 rubles.

Hobot 268 Window Cleaning Robot

How it works? The device is mounted to glass, mirrors, and other smooth surfaces using a vacuum pump and can perform either dry or wet cleaning depending on the selected mode.

To remove dust, dirt, and polish surfaces to a shine, dense microfiber cloths and regular glass cleaning liquids are used.

How much does it cost? 18,000–19,500 rubles.

Sensorwake Aromatic Alarm Clock

How it works? Through a hole in the alarm clock casing, the scent of espresso, croissants, or fresh herbs starts spreading at a set time. The room fills with appetizing aromas for two minutes: according to developers, this is enough for a pleasant awakening without the stress of harsh sounds from standard alarm clocks. The sound can also be customized.

How much does it cost? 8,000–8,800 rubles. However, only one cartridge with the scent of hot toast is included in the package. Other scents must be purchased separately.

Picooc S3 Smart Scale

How it works? Besides the standard function of weight measurement using electrical impulses, the device calculates body mass index, body type, fat and muscle percentage, water content, and other important metrics. It sends the data to your smartphone.

A special app shows how close the obtained values are to normal and suggests solutions if they're far off. For example, it can help create a proper diet or select the right type of physical activity.

How much does it cost? 4,700–7,800 rubles.

NUT Smart Tracker Search Keychain

How it works? A special utility is loaded onto your smartphone, and a stylish tracker is attached to your phone, keys, wallet, or any item that gets lost often. To quickly find the desired object, just 'call' the tracker through the smartphone app.

The device can locate lost items within a 100-meter radius and manage up to twenty trackers simultaneously.

How much does it cost? 1,490 rubles.