%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 3 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 5846 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (7 Budget-Friendly Smart Home Devices) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 752.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 736.89 Tm (Live article: https://www.techrounder.com/gadgets/budget-friendly-smart-home-devices/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 718.39 m 549.28 718.39 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 706.39 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published September 22, 2022 | Updated March 8, 2026 | Format: Article | 6 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 683.39 Tm (In brief) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 663.39 Tm (In several ways, creating or building a new home \(even from scratch\) has never been easier. This is) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 648.39 Tm (because today, people have access to various materials, tools, and technologies that are not only useful) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 633.39 Tm (but also effective.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 608.39 Tm (In several ways, creating or building a new home \(even from scratch\) has never been easier. This is) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 593.39 Tm (because today, people have access to various materials, tools, and technologies that are not only useful) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 578.39 Tm (but also effective. In addition, today's housing facilities market and players create all types of) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 563.39 Tm (products for all customers - so everyone can get a good taste of comfort in their homes.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 541.39 Tm (Modern technology has been revamping the way people live for a while now. However, when it comes) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 526.39 Tm (to creating a home, technology doesn't just help with construction, but it is also tremendously helpful) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 511.39 Tm (when it comes to operating and maintaining it.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 489.39 Tm (Today, several smart devices help with various processes and functions within a home. These devices) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 474.39 Tm (are technology-enabled and help people perform their daily chores and tasks more smoothly and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 459.39 Tm (efficiently. But of course, as is the problem with acquiring all the best things in life, they can be) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 444.39 Tm (expensive. So, this article will take a closer look at some budget-friendly smart home devices.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 422.39 Tm (But before we jump in, students reading this should know that they can also use some of their smart) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 407.39 Tm (home devices to help them with some of their work. For example, with the help of one's smart) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 392.39 Tm (speaker, one can run a voice search to find student services platforms on the internet.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 370.39 Tm (Smart devices play their role in all areas of daily life. It can play its role in monitoring, effective) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 355.39 Tm (management, productivity, etc. The smart devices also vary in their functional point too. For example,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 340.39 Tm (people use smart lights to control lights automatically; parents can control the smart light for their kids) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 325.39 Tm (during the study. For instance, if the kids are working on some writing and the coursework writing) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 310.39 Tm (went long, parents could set the light to dim automatically at a particular time to avoid strain on the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 295.39 Tm (kid's eyes.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 273.39 Tm (As said, the usability and its functional sides are endless these days. Those are handy in all areas. So,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 258.39 Tm (here are seven budget-friendly smart home devices in no particular order.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 230.39 Tm (1. Smart Doorbells) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 206.39 Tm (A home is not only one's sanctuary but is also a chest of all the treasures in one's life. This means) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 191.39 Tm (that the items in one's house must be kept safely and securely. Unfortunately, conventional locks and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 176.39 Tm (doors no longer provide the protection people need. With a smart doorbell, people can add extra levels) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 161.39 Tm (of security when they are both - in and out of their homes.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 139.39 Tm (Today, smart video doorbells are available in different forms and shapes. Products from Google and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 124.39 Tm (Amazon are great, but they can be expensive as they require subscriptions for additional features.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 109.39 Tm (However, one can easily find several other one-time purchases that provide features like) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 94.39 Tm (live-streaming, ample recording, and more.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/budget-friendly-smart-home-devices.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 5586 >> stream BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Brands like Eufy, Amcrest, Scout, RemoBell, and Toucan provide great options.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 761.89 Tm (2. Smart Air Quality Monitors & Filters) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 737.89 Tm (Keeping one's home clean, fresh, and serene requires much more than a thought and semi-periodic) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 722.89 Tm (practice. This is because the house, like anything else on the planet, accumulates various elements of) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 707.89 Tm (the Earth. In this case, the elements would be dust, mold, insects, smells, smoke, and more. All of these,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 692.89 Tm (although sometimes natural, can disrupt one's peace in their home.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 670.89 Tm (A smart air quality monitor and filter could be the perfect solution to the poor air quality in one's) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 655.89 Tm (home. Depending on one's budget range, one can select various products that help with the different) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 640.89 Tm (elements of nature. An excellent smart air quality monitor and filter works hard to recognize potential) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 625.89 Tm (hazardous threats and neutralize them swiftly.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 603.89 Tm (Brands like Smartmi, Wyze, Ikea, Levoit Core, and Filtrete provide some excellent smart air monitoring) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 588.89 Tm (and filtering options.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 560.89 Tm (3. Amazon Echo Dot \(4th Generation\)) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 536.89 Tm (One of the best ways of adding artificial intelligence to one's home is by getting an efficient smart) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 521.89 Tm (speaker. As the name suggests, a smart speaker is an audio-enabled device that can be spoken to or) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 506.89 Tm (communicated. And so far, the results of using such devices to make one's life smoother have only) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 491.89 Tm (been great.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 469.89 Tm (The Amazon Echo Dot is a top-quality and well-known smart speaker in the market today. One of the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 454.89 Tm (main functions of this device is that it acts as a remote control when connected with other smart) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 439.89 Tm (devices as a part of home automation. This smart device can also help with daily tasks like setting) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 424.89 Tm (reminders, getting appropriate answers to quick questions, discovering new music, and more.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 396.89 Tm (4. Smart Coffee Machines) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 372.89 Tm (Most people worldwide, especially in Northern America, consume or even rely on coffee daily.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 357.89 Tm (Coffee, or caffeine, boosts energy, improves focus, and reduces the need to sleep. Conventional) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 342.89 Tm (coffee machines are good, but imagine preparing your coffee just as you want without effort or time.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 327.89 Tm (Isn't that a lot more efficient?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 305.89 Tm (Depending on the quality of the overall machine, one can find smart coffee makers at various prices.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 290.89 Tm (With the ideal smart coffee machine, one can save a lot of money and time as they can drink their) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 275.89 Tm (delicious cuppas from the comfort of their homes.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 253.89 Tm (Brands like Hamilton Beach, Atomi, Keurig K-Supreme, and Goat Story Gina create great and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 238.89 Tm (affordable options.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 210.89 Tm (5. Google Nest Mini) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 186.89 Tm (Everyone already knows that when it comes to modern technology for everyday use, Google is) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 171.89 Tm (somehow already among the frontrunners. Google Nest Mini is another example of how the company) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 156.89 Tm (provides greater ease in everyday life. After getting this device, all you need for anything is to simply) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 141.89 Tm (ask after mentioning "Ok Google" or "Hey Google.") Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 119.89 Tm (Although Google Nest Mini is the most compatible with Google's Pixel smartphone, it can also work well) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 104.89 Tm (with others. In addition, the device itself comes in various attractive colors, a powerful microphone, a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 89.89 Tm (touch screen assistant, and a lot more.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 2 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/budget-friendly-smart-home-devices.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 9 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 10 0 R >> endobj 10 0 obj << /Length 3749 >> stream BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (6. Smart Light \(Bulbs\)) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 765.89 Tm (Although this technology is seen more often than ever, it's still far from reaching its highest potential.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 750.89 Tm (This simply means that smart bulbs are the future to gain better and easier control over one's overall) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 735.89 Tm (lighting equipment. Why? Because these high-end and technologically powered LED bulbs can easily be) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 720.89 Tm (controlled using remote devices.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 698.89 Tm (Although some smart light brands can be slightly expensive, one can still find various competitive and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 683.89 Tm (valuable options on the market. For example, Wyze not only provides smart bulbs at $8 a pop but also) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 668.89 Tm (provides an integrated app with various functionality controls.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 646.89 Tm (Kasa, Sengled, Philips, LE, and Wyze are great affordable options.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 618.89 Tm (7. Smart Thermostats) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 594.89 Tm (One of the best ways to keep one's home temperature and atmosphere perfect is using a \(smart\)) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 579.89 Tm (thermostat. A smart thermostat enables complete temperature controls that can easily be integrated) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 564.89 Tm (with other smartphones or smart speakers.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 542.89 Tm (With a smart thermostat, one can also control the temperature settings of their homes from remote) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 527.89 Tm (locations. They will also be able to optimize their settings or easily change settings in case of) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 512.89 Tm (phenomena like weather changes.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 490.89 Tm (Brands like Google, Amazon, Ecobee, Honeywell and Wyze have great and affordable smart thermostat) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 475.89 Tm (options.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 447.89 Tm (The Bottom Line) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 425.89 Tm (Places like student dorm rooms are some of the best places to experiment with various affordable) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 410.89 Tm (smart home devices. Not only can students pool their money together to get them, but they can also) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 395.89 Tm (make good use of them, especially in areas related to their academics.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 373.89 Tm (The above list provides a broad yet solid idea for installing smart home devices in one's home. But,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 358.89 Tm (beyond this, one should also gauge their needs to find the proper devices that best fit them and their) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 343.89 Tm (homes.) 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