15 Best Modern Home Automation System

Modern Home Automation System

We've been doing this for a while and it's our job to make sure that you know what the best modern home automation system is. We did the research. We parsed through the many offerings out there. Then we made our choices based on your needs and budget. You'll be amazed at how different these products look but ultimately how similar they are built and how easy it can be to use them with your current home automation ecosystem.

Editors Rating : 4.0

SKYLINK SK-250 Deluxe Connected Wireless Security Alarm Automation System with Camera Compatible with iOS, Android, Echo Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT and No Monthly Fees, 1 Count (Pack of 1), White

The SKYLINK SK-250 is a revolutionary connected security alarm automation system that allows you to manage and monitor your home from anywhere with just your smartphone. Including keypad, you do save money on monthly charges for activation. The base station will connect the rest of the sensors via Wi-Fi and your SkylinkNet App.

Product Benefits:

1. Arm and disarm the system away from your home. Monitors the sensor motion on a separate channel when at home. Program Audible and LED warnings to notify of intrusion.
2. No Monthly Fees, Live View of Smartphone App/CCTV Camera Path/Security Alarm System Status and Easy Navigation.
3. No Monthly Fees and easy installation.
4. Connect the SK-250 to your other smart devices and create a security system for your home using the app, so you can arm or disarm the system from anywhere. Plus, by pairing the keychain transmitter MK-MT or keypad KN-MT.
5. The private personal video surveillance system streams 1080p quality footage in real time so that you can have peace of mind.

What I Like

I love our Skylink alarm system! I did a lot of research because I wanted a system that had door sensors, cameras, an app, and no monthly fees.

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​Editors Rating : 4.2

Honeywell Lynx Touch L5210 Home Automation/Security Alarm Kit with WiFi and Zwave Module

Honeywell LYNX Touch 5210 Home Automation/Security Alarm Kit with WiFi and Zwave Module includes LYNX Touch Control Panel and (3) 5815 Slim Door/Window Transmitters, (1) 5834-4 Four-button Wireless Keyfob and (1) 5800PIR-RES Wireless Motion Detector. Integrated Z-Wave support via L5100-ZWAVE Z-Wave Control Module (included).

Product Benefits:

1. The Honeywell Lynx Touch L5210 Home Automation/Security Alarm kit is the best option for security at your home.
2. 24/7 monitoring - Digital keypad-Contacts our response center with alarm.
3. Control security alarms for your property.Additionally, control a sprinkler system, lighting, and small appliances to keep home comfortable inside.
4. Only installation and setup needed, no 3rd party professional installer required.
5. Install this kit and your whole house will be under control. Inventory appliances to save energy and money with Lynx View app-based software.

What I Like

This is an extremely reliable alarm system for a fraction of the cost of having someone install it for me. I love that I can easily expand and add things like a gsm card to connect to a cell network. I set mine up with a Wi-Fi card and a z wave card. Easy enough and I can do cool things with it. For example, when I arm my system it automatically turns off the lights,

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Editors Rating : 4.0

Hubitat Elevation Home Automation Hub (Model C-7) Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Lutron (Requires Lutron Smart Bridge Pro)

UltiLabs is proud to introduce our Elevation Hub, the first smart home hub compatible with Z-Wave, Zigbee and Wi-fi technologies! This is a powerful home automation hub for the best in speed, reliability and customizability.

Product Benefits:

1. Fastest, most reliable home automation system on the market today.
2. Multiple custom automations to make it easy for busy families with many preoccupations.
3. Don't worry about the complicated aspects of home automation, just select and customize!
4. Hubitat Elevation Home Automation Hub (Model C-7) Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Lutron (Requires Lutron Smart Bridge Pro)
5. Control your smart home devices with live voice commands.

What I Like

After a couple of years of being frustrated with Wink's need to be rebooted about 7-10 days and then their website being down for over a week so the app no longer worked, I decided to try Hubitat as a replacement and so far after one month not one reboot required. Obviously a learning curve but many how to videos simplified the process. All my outlets were very easy to connect,.

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Editors Rating : 4.1

Brilliant Smart Home Control (1-Switch Panel) — Alexa Built-In & Compatible with Ring, Sonos, Hue, Google Nest, Wemo, SmartThings, Apple HomeKit — In-Wall Touchscreen Control for Lights, Music, & More

If you are looking for super easy smart home control, then this is the product you need to see. The Brilliant Smart Home Control (1-Switch Panel) — Alexa Built-In & Compatible with Ring, Sonos, Hue, Google Nest, Wemo, SmartThings, Apple HomeKit can be easily installed in your hallway cabinet and replaces a standard light switch.

Product Benefits:

1. Use one unit to secure your entire house without needing multiple smart hubs and costly add-ons.
2. Easily create lighting scenes & groups, view/control cameras in your home with our easy to navigate touch panel interface.
3. Build and customize scenes (such as “Good Morning”) and access a wide range of big brands.
4. Control your bedroom lights, music and more with just a touch of a finger on the sleek 1-Switch Panel.
5. Compatible with existing Nest, Hue and Wemo products.

What I Like

We love having this installed in our home! If we're home and busy, we can control the Ring Doorbell from here! We have family photos that fade in and out changing all the time. It's dynamic! It will control our Wemo wireless light switches throughout our home! To turn a light on, you don't just hit a flip a switch! Because it's in a specialized place,

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Editors Rating : 3.6

[Upgraded Version] SwitchBot Curtain Smart Electric Motor - Wireless App Automate Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub Mini to Make it Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT (Rod2.0 Version, White)

SwitchBot Curtain has been upgraded to make your curtains smart and easier to use. If you've ever wished for a way to automatically control your curtains, now you can have it. To get started, just add SwitchBot Hub Plus/Mini to set up your WiFi (max range: 1.2km) and begin controlling them from anywhere.

Product Benefits:

1. The newest upgraded version of SwitchBot was just released and it's now compatible with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT and more. This solution is perfect for anyone who needs a great solution to operate their curtains quickly and easily.
2. Your curtains will always match your room and mood, at the perfect height and aligned seamlessly. You'll enjoy peace of mind with an explicit discreet setup process, as well as a system that is completely wireless and mindful of avoiding sensors.
3. Control curtains from anywhere and unscrew to add smart power.
4. You can now declutter your hallway or any space where you have multiple sets of curtains. Now, when you open or close your curtain set, SwitchBot will let the other set follow automatically.
5. Slowly close your curtains after a quiet day at work to turn off the lights and save energy. Open them just as effortlessly when you want natural light or want to enter your home with a burst of sunshine.

What I Like

I have two for gromat based curtains, and they are fantastic at opening and closing the curtains. The part I'm upset about is that they are advertised as working with Google, but that requires an additional 40$ purchase for an additional Switchbot Hub. I have a Google Nest and Nest 2, and it doesn't integrate with either of them without the Switchbot Hub. Just ordered the Switchbot Hub and will return.

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Editors Rating : 4.2

SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub Mini to Make it Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT (white)

There's no need for you to get out of your chair and fiddle with buttons or remote controls. The SwitchBot Smart Button Pusher lets you automate the everyday tasks around your smart home using rocker switches and buttons that anyone could use. With a touch of your smartphone, you can use it to turn on/off lights and more.

Product Benefits:

1. It will enable you to control your home, office or even your kids' rooms with just one thumb-push on a button.
2. Quick, easy wires free installation. No need to spend hours on installing the wiring that starts from your switches, there is a direct connection from the 3M tape to the buttons.
3. Add SwitchBot Hub Mini to make it compatible with Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT. Easily control your electrical devices.
4. Safe and easy to install, this button easily switches light on and off with a simple tap. Get two SwitchBot buttons for (1) On/Off push twice in 10 seconds, or (2) use Customizable Presets: Tap once to.
5. Call up the 'Add SwitchBot Hub Mini to Make it Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT (white) no wiring' SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control and easily create.

What I Like

I love this bot, I am able to buzz myself in my apartment without using my keys or anything, I've used it to turn on my old air conditioner before I get to home, you can literally use it for everything, I'm gonna start using to turn on my coffee machine in the morning and have a ready cup of coffee when I wake up, it took me less than a minute to set it up,

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Editors Rating : 4.3

THIRDREALITY Zigbee Contact Sensor, Door and Window Sensor for Home Security and Smart Home Automation, Works with SmartThings, Aeotec, Hubitat or Echo Devices with Build-in Zigbee Hub,hub Required

Thirdreality Zigbee contact sensor is the smartest sensor you can buy to know when you come home and automatically turn on lights, unlock doors and windows, lock doors and windows with your voice or an Alexa skill.

Product Benefits:

1. Recording any door, window or home intrusion opening in your place.
2. These are the most reliable, accurate and affordable contact sensors available. Plus a lot more reasons why this is the best Zigbee Sensor Out There!
3. Once this sensor is paired with the Echo device, it will establish connection when the door or window is opened. It alerts you by a sound, an e-mail notification and an instant message alert service to your Echo device.
4. Save on installation cost by using the Zigbee contact sensor and other devices.
5. QUICK INSTALLATION! Set up in minutes with no wires, ideal for renters and other people who might change houses.

What I Like

I was quickly able to bind these sensors to my Hubitat system. The supplied magnets were strong enough to activate the switch without being right on top of the sensor, and offered great sensitivity. I was able to mount them to my garage doors by screwing them to the door frames. Now I can simply lift the sensors out of the holders to change the batteries when needed.

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Editors Rating : 4.6

ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control , Black

Save up to 26% annually on heating and cooling costs (compared to a hold of 72°F) by using ecobee's Smart Thermostat with Voice Control. Now you can keep the temperature in your home at the perfect setting while saving money and also getting access to Siri and Alexa voice control.

Product Benefits:

1. Utility Bill Reduction by 14%
2. Save space and money by getting the ecobee Smartthermostat.
3. Automatically pause your heating or cooling when a door or window is left open. Allowing you to have a convenient way to start and stop whichever heating or cooling unit you need at that moment.
4. ecobesmartthermostat expands comfort to the most important rooms in your house and uses the internet to monitor it for you.
5. Be eco-friendly. Because the ecobee SmartThermostat cannot have a hold, you can save up to 26% annually on heating and cooling costs. One of ecobee's greatest features is that it comes with Siri and Alexa built.

What I Like

This product is fantastic. It includes built-in Alexa, weather monitoring, and several settings for increased hvac efficiency. With the additional sensor, the thermostat can monitor two rooms and adjust the temperature accordingly. Most importantly, it is very easy to use and program.

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Editors Rating : 4.8

8x16 8x8 HDR 18GBPS HDbaseT 4K Matrix SWITCHER 16x16 with 8 Receivers HDMI 2.0a 2.0 CAT6 CAT5e HDMI HDCP2.2 Routing SPDIF Audio CONTROL4 Savant Home Automation

The Global Switch is a high performance matrix switch that allows you to connect up to eight HDBaseT receivers, which are each independently controllable via RS232 serial interface. The Global Switch also has 8 audio extraction devices (6 XLR females + 2 of RCA males) in the matrix that can be used for surround sound applications such as Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround on standard stereo sources.

Product Benefits:

1. Derides the lack of last-mile mischief by supplying 8 HDBT receivers, though 8 HDMI modulators.
2. 8 receivers for 8 different HDTV's with 8 Receiver cables,1 Remote Control and an included 12 Month Warranty.
3. Control4 Savant Home Automation compatibility, iOS and Android App, various surround sound formats.
4. Powerful and futureproof HDTV switch. With 8 HDMI inputs and 8 outputs you can send audio to all 11 speakers, as well as connect keyboard, mouse, and gaming console at the same time then switch their input sources with a push of a button.
5. Eliminate up to 1,000 cables from your house. Control all your AV equipment from anywhere including.

What I Like

The 8x16 8x8 HDR 18GBPS HDbaseT 4K Matrix that I actually bought works as advertised. The picture and sound quality are excellent. I replaced two ATON 44 HDR matrix switches with this one unit and the picture quality of the No Hassle unit is far superior. I have used No Hassle support a few times and they are responsive and very knowledgeable.

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Editors Rating : 5.0

8x8 HDbaseT Matrix HIGH Definition SWITCHER with 8 Receivers (CAT5e or CAT6) 1080p HDMI HDCP2.2 HDTV Routing SPDIF Audio CONTROL4 Savant Home Automation (8x8 HDbaseT Matrix with 1 HDMI Output)

This is the ultimate home automation solution. It has full controll over your entire house, with 8x8 HDbaseT Matrix and 1 HDMI monitor! You can play your blu-ray player or Apple TV/ Airplay to any one of these HDMI sources and have them switched automatically to an HDTV, projector or game system on any room.

Product Benefits:

1. HDTV video routing switch without the need to purchase an expensive controller system.
2. Sit back and relax while you watch your favorite TV show on any of the TVs in your house.
3. With a single port to connect 8 HDMI devices, even two were previously unconnected parallel ports can be used.
4. Easily connect your mobile devices to 8 sources and 8 different displays. Supports whole house audio through an extractor service that feeds an amplifier while automatically switching source input between TVs, projectors, and cable boxes so your TV never leaves the live scene you
5. Control your favorite devices and share content to your HDTV, projector, or TV with 1080p Full HD resolution.

What I Like

This switcher is fairly easy to use with a few different options to access it. I have an iPad set up through the app for front of house use, and also a back office computer connected via web gui. Currently the web GUI seems to have more features and there are a few things I hope No Hassle works on to improve on their app.

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Editors Rating : 4.6

Marantz 8K Ultra HD AV Receiver SR5015 - 7.2 Channel (2020 Model) - Dolby Virtual Height Elevation with Built-in HEOS and Amazon Alexa Compatibility - Bluetooth Wireless Streaming & Home Automation

The Marantz SR5015 set is a 7.2 channel receiver that delivers the most advanced AV experience on the market today! It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Virtual Height with built-in HEOS Wireless Multi-room Audio and Amazon Alexa voice control.

Product Benefits:

1. Future-proofed receivers and the ability to stream through Amazon Alexa.
2. DOLBY ATMOS and DTS:X support for the most lifelike sound.
3. Includes the audiophile-grade ASF decoding and Dolby Atmos height. extension rendering that promises to broaden the dynamics and enhances three dimensional sound.
4. Enhanced digitized sound.
5. The SR5015 is outfitted with a number of Dolby and DTS technologies, including customizable sound modes and virtual height-elevation technology.

What I Like

This receiver is amazing! So much power, the unit is way heavier than my previous receiver, which is nice. All of the options and apps are great. Apple air play is awesome, so dope! It just takes a bit to learn how to use all of its features.

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Editors Rating : 4.0

Logitech Harmony Hub for Control of 8 Home Entertainment Devices

Harmony's app is the easiest way to control over 270,000 devices. Monitor your smart home devices with a single interface and use Alexa or Google Assistant to create customized activities. After this, you can also download 100,000+ apps from the Google Play Store and Apple iTunes to control your supported devices.

Product Benefits:

1. The Logitech Harmony Hub combines your TV, Blu-ray player, streaming device and more into one easy-to-navigate system so you have less of a mess to deal with.
2. Create customized activities to control your home entertainment.
3. Have everything you love all in one place. Multiply your control through voice with Amazon Alexa and have complete control over your daily activities.
4. The Logitech Harmony Hub is a helpful device that simplifies your life. It cuts down on the amount of remotes you have to carry and all the apps you have to open when simply wanting to watch a movie in your home.

What I Like

The Logitech Harmony hub is all you need. After having a Logitech Harmony One for over 13 years it finally gave out. I had to replace it for home theater. I saw lots of mixed reviews on all the new Harmony remotes. Finally I decided to give the Harmony hub a try. I was not sure it would turn on my projector on the opposite wall from the equipment.

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Editors Rating : 4.5

Multi-Zone Whole-Home Audio System for Wireless Streaming

Stream from any app using Airplay (e.g. from iPhone, iPads, iPods and Macs) or using Spotify Connect (Apple and Android). Android users can also stream additional sources to Juke from a third party app called AirMusic. The Juke-8 system creates an instant whole-home audio network with 8 zones and up to 16 inputs.

Product Benefits:

1. Juke amplifiers are perfect for multi-room usage and delivers crystal clear sound. You're able to play high fidelity music wirelessly, or through your smart speaker.
2. Connect wirelessly to your Bluetooth and audio enabled devices to listen to any facility of sound.
3. Juke amplifies streaming audio from up to two wired inputs. Plug in CD players, turntables or another sources of analog audio to the back panel and stream using AirPlay or Spotify Connect at the same time.
4. Works with both Apple and Android devices and streams audio to receivers throughout your home.

What I Like

I replaced an old Crestron Adagio system and wall panels with this great system. I can now control everything from my phone and also connected Alexa. The only downside is that if you have more than 4 input sources, you may need to connect those to a receiver and then connect the receiver to the Juke. Overall, this is a great product so far!!!

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​​Editors Rating : 4.4

Aqara Motion Sensor, REQUIRES AQARA HUB, Zigbee Connection, for Alarm System and Smart Home Automation, Broad Detection Range, Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Works With IFTTT

The Aqara Smart Plug Motion Sensor is the perfect solution to protect your home from unwanted intruders and to give you a hands-free control of your smart home devices.

Product Benefits:

1. To provide an extra layer of security for your home and family. Control your devices anywhere in the world with these Aqara app-enabled devices.*
2. Ensures your home is secure.
3. When unexpected motion is detected, the sensor sends an alert to your phone and activates the local alarm sound on your Aqara hub.
4. The Aqara Motion sensor will give you an alert about a moving object that may not be able to see. You can then asses the threat before deciding on how to respond.
5. Works for home automation and security systems with iOS, Amazon Alexa and IFTTT compatibility.

What I Like

I had imagined the picture to be the same size as the sensors you see in stores, about the size of a coke can. This thing is tiny (see picture). Not a problem; in fact, it makes it less obtrusive. And you don't need to use the stand it comes with if you don't want to. It connected with the Zigbee interface on my Home Assistant setup running on a Raspberry.

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Editors Rating : 3.9

Level Bolt Smart Lock - Smart Deadbolt that Works with Your Existing Lock for Keyless Lock Entry, App-Enabled Bluetooth Lock with Smartphone Access, Compatible with Apple HomeKit

Take control of your home and your life with Level Bolt, a smart, personalized keyless entry lock that fits on your existing deadbolt. We made it in a way that no one has before — an invisible lock that transforms your backset into a fully functional digital door lock with keyless entry.

Product Benefits:

1. Level Bolts feature a 6-stage stainless steel gearbox for strength and security. Throughout the app, you will be able to create combinations in order to ensure that this lock is suited for your family's needs.
2. With our locks installed, you can securely unlock your door at a distance- or even from your phone.
3. Have peace of mind with the ability to lock your door from anywhere, even if you're not home.
4. Bring peace of mind when your away with a smart lock system.
5. Unlock your door with a quick tap on our app, or remotely control it when you're away from home.

What I Like

The lock works great. Just a simple tip. I tried the lock by putting it together and laying it on the table, and I got a mechanical error. I thought it was broken, and when I picked it up it worked. The lock has to be in the horizontal position as it would be in the door for it to work. When installing make sure it's right side up, make sure you can read the word.

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