Smart home kits stress reliance on apps

Global SourcesUpdated on 2023/12/01

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In this selection, intelligent doorbells, remote control hubs and sockets integrate, automate and control various tasks via mobile devices.

China suppliers of smart home kits continue to rely heavily on iOS and Android apps to enable automation. Connectivity-wise, Wi-Fi is the preferred option, although some models utilize ZigBee and the UK’s SmartLink Net technologies for wider area coverage and prompt connection to devices.

Some suppliers up the game by adding timer and schedule functions to smart home kits, which not only bring convenience but also improve energy management. Aside from automating the home, some models bank on multifunctionality as key feature. One bundle, for example, rolls the capability of a TV box, health monitor, Wi-Fi router and a financial assistant into one. For home monitoring, data can be sent to the cloud or delivered to a phone in real time.

Here are 10 models handpicked by our Market Analysts for representing the current trends in smart home kits.

TV, Wi-Fi, financial assistant

The iDoorbell model from Shenzhen Neo Electronics Co. Ltd lets homeowners identify visitors and answer the door through a mobile app. The Wi-Fi camera doorbell has two-way audio, and can record videos, which are played via the app. Photos and videos are stored in the cloud. Wi-Fi and RF range is both 50m outdoors and 30m indoors. Night vision is supported. The app comes in Android and iOS versions. The water-resistant camera doorbell runs on 5VDC/2A with an operating temperature of 0 to 40 C.

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Shows home visitors via app

The Cloud Can Plus from Qinghua Tongfang Co. Ltd is an integrated smart home device with five functions. As a TV box, the model delivers 4K resolution and supports H.265 coding. The product works as a 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi router with a transmission speed of 900Mbps. The model can be paired with a digital scale, glucose meter or blood pressure tester to function as a health-monitoring device. Lastly, the product works as a personal financial assistant that can be used to pay bills. FOB price is $130.

360-degree perspective

Shenzhen Heiman Technology Co. Ltd has designed the HUB HM-900RC 0715 model, an IR remote control hub adopting ZigBee’s wireless transmission technology. The model lets the user control home appliances remotely using a smartphone or a computer. Its built-in high-power IR transmission tube can cover an area from a 360-degree perspective. New devices can be added automatically to the system using the hub’s learning mode. MOQ is 1 set with an FOB price of $10 to $30.

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Matches with compatible devices

Shenzhen Kaipule Technology Co. Ltd’s model WS65-A2-5608 Wi-Fi socket enables the user to control and monitor home appliances using a smartphone app. The socket is capable of recognizing devices that match the local router. The model has overcurrent and -voltage, surge, and electric leakage protection. It is compatible with iOS and Android phones. FOB price is $5.9 to $9 with an MOQ of 500 units.

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Sets schedule for appliances

The WiWo-R1 model from Shenzhen Orvibo Electronics Co. Ltd is a Wi-Fi control hub that automates the home by not only controlling appliances, but also by setting schedules for each of them. Using an app, the user can determine in advance when a certain device must turn on or off. The model adopts the UK’s SmartLink Net technology, which prompts connection within 2 seconds.

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Resembles robot

Shenzhen Zhongben Security Electronic Co. Ltd offers the ZB-NPC006K model, a smart home kit that resembles a robot. The model consists of a network camera, and PIR, temperature and two magnetic door sensors. Capable of real-time monitoring, the smart home kit reports events to mobile phones via SMS. It has a two-way audio feature.

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Smart home system takes video messages

Smart home system takes video messages

The Butler 3 model from Shenzhen Jiucaiyinguang Technology Co. Ltd is an integrated smart home and security system powered by a dual-core processor adopting Android 4.2. Using a smartphone app, the Wi-Fi-enabled model allows homeowners to talk to visitors remotely. The system also takes video messages from visitors, storing these in a 32GB SD card. Butler 3 can be fitted with a SIM card to make phone calls or send SMS. Music doorbell, SOS emergency call, automatic alarm, motion detection, IR night vision and automatic video recording are among the functions supported. MOQ is 1,000 units while FOB price is $109.

Plays songs via mobile phone app

Plays songs via mobile phone app

The PlayBulb model from Mipow Limit is a Bluetooth 4.0-enabled smart bulb that can play songs via a mobile phone app. The model functions as an alarm and the user can assign a song as the alarm tone. The smart bulb emits different colors, creating a different ambiance according to the user’s preference. It works in 100 to 240V at 50 to 60Hz. Frequency range is 135Hz to 15kHz. FOB price is $64.

Zigbee technology-based

China Security & Surveillance Technology Inc. (CSST) has released a smart home kit that lets the user control home appliances. The model is based on Zigbee technology. The kit includes a smart plug, door sensor, IR motion sensor and a gateway, which connects to the Internet to enable control. MOQ is 100 sets.

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Lowers power consumption

Competition Co. Ltd’s smart home kit is based on Zigbee technology, which can reduce power consumption of home appliances. The kit includes a control hub, remote control socket, IR remote and a smart switch. Using a smartphone, the user can link to the hub and control appliances at a touch of a key. Each device in the kit can connect to more than one home appliance at the same time. Both Android and iOS are supported.

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