5 Smart Home Products for Easy Living
Homeowners want efficiency, and they're finding that in smart home products.
According to the Smart Home Technology Trends 2024 report from Fixr, which provides home improvement and remodeling insights, automation is the primary reason homeowners choose appliances and other products with smart technology.
Of those surveyed, 80% of housing industry experts agreed that automation was the top trend driving smart technology growth in 2024.
This is because users enjoy the efficiency and ease that comes with being able to control appliances, lighting, entertainment, and temperature controls in their homes. Additionally, 70% of experts say smart security systems—including locks, cameras, alarms, and sensors—have become more sought after by homeowners.
With this in mind, Custom Builder rounded up five recent smart home product releases that are sure to bring efficiency and ease to any home.
Savant’s Smart Hearth Oven
The Smart Hearth Oven from Savant, in partnership with GE Appliances, is a 30-inch ventless, all-electric oven that delivers professional-grade brick oven performance.
Handcrafted with a brushed stainless-steel exterior and intuitive touch controls, it features high-heat cooking and preset cooking modes for the most common types of foods.
The oven can be easily integrated into the Savant smart home ecosystem, and users can connect the product to the Savant app to manage various controls, including cooking temperature, cooking modes, and more.
Water Management Technology for Kohler’s Anthem Smart Showers
A recent partnership between Samsung and Kohler is revolutionizing water management through the use of smart home technology.
Through this partnership, Kohler’s Anthem smart showers now integrate with Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, allowing control and automation with other SmartThings-compatible devices.
According to Samsung, the partnership aims to promote sustainable water usage by offering consumers clear insights into their water consumption habits while also offering an easy, automated experience.
Ares EMPowered Motorized Touchscreen Smart Keypad Entry Set from Emtek
The Ares EMPowered Motorized Touchscreen Smart Keypad Entry Set from Emtek offers secure, smart access with entry code management via Emtek's Yale Access app.
Compatible with many of the leading smart home systems, the keypad is easy to install and includes adjustable backset latches.
Monogram’s 24-Inch Wine Column
Monogram's 24-Inch Wine Column brings luxury and ease to wine storage.
Accommodating up to 91 bottles, the panel-ready wine column also can connect to the SmartHQ app, allowing the consumer to control temperature settings and receive alerts when the door is left open.
Additionally, dual temperature zones, air filtration, and low-vibration technology ensure optimal storage conditions.
T38 Smart Toilet from Horow
The T38 Smart Toilet by Horow blends hygiene and sustainability with innovative technology. The toilet features a heated seat with four temperature settings and a warm air dryer.
It also has an LED display and four flushing options, including hands-free and remote control for improved hygiene.