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Smart homes are now huge in Singapore.

But with so many options out there from smart lighting to smart vacuum cleaners, it can be difficult to figure out what you actually need. 

In this blog post, we break down some top smart home devices in Singapore, and discuss which smart home devices are worth it. 

Ever seen those movies where people clap their hands to turn off the lights?

Smart lighting is similar – it’s just that you use a smart light switch or mobile app to control your smart lights (instead of clapping your hands).

The cool thing about smart lights is that you can achieve different types of lighting, depending on what you want. 

For instance, you can have bright white lighting in the afternoon, and switch to warm lighting in the evening. 

If you’re looking for smart light bulbs to help you achieve all that magic, you can always buy them from IKEA or your local lighting appliance store.

Say you’re getting ready for a cozy movie night. 

With a smart switch, you can program a specific “scene” such as movie night, then activate it with one click.

Once you activate the scene, everything will automatically click into action – your lights will turn themselves off, your curtains will draw themselves, and the air conditioner will turn on.

So, if you value convenience, we recommend the Aqara Wireless Mini Switch.

Other than activating a scene, this switch can also: 

You can also assign different actions to different press settings on the switch, whether it’s by a single press, a double press, or a long press.

It also has a long battery life of 2 years, so you don’t have to worry about it running out of battery.

 Nowadays, everyone uses smart TVs.

We’re talking about TVs that can stream shows from many different platforms – such as Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max – gone are the days when you just had a regular TV with Channel 8 and Channel 5 😅

So, out of all the smart TVs out there, which should you pick?

We recommend the Samsung DU7000 Crystal UHD Smart TV, one of the best smart TVs on the market for impressive picture quality and responsiveness.

This comes with a Crystal Processor 4K picture engine, which helps to upscale lower-resolution content to 4K while also improving colour accuracy, contrast, and overall picture quality.

On top of that, it also has a range of smart features, including voice control and an intuitive user interface that lets you navigate through your favourite streaming apps easily.

What’s a great way to clock in a workout while you’re WFH? The answer is... walking pads!

What’s the difference between a walking pad and a treadmill?

A walking pad typically has slower speeds and simpler settings, and you can’t go on incline using a walking pad.

You might not be able to get in a cardio-intensive workout with a walking pad, but you can definitely get more steps in by walking while you’re watching TV, or while you WFH.

If you're looking for a walking pad, we recommend the King Smith Walking Pad Foldable Treadmill.

Not only does it double as a treadmill, it’s also foldable and adjustable – so it’s perfect for space-savvy folks!

Additionally, you can download the KS Fit App to track those walks and the number of calories you’ve burnt 🥵

Get the King Smith Walking Pad Foldable Treadmill at the Singtel Store. 

One of the best smart home products that exists is... robot vacuum cleaners! 

When buying a robot vacuum cleaner, look for smart mapping and navigation, the ability to schedule cleaning times, and the ability to control it remotely (via an app).

For robot vacuums, we recommend the Yeedi Floor 3 Plus Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty Station.

Besides having all the features we just mentioned, this robot vacuum also comes with a self-emptying feature. 

Whenever the robot vacuum has finished cleaning, it’ll automatically empty the collected dirt into a larger, sealed container.

This means you won’t need to constantly monitor and manually empty the robot vacuum’s dustbin (while you do still need to empty the larger container, you can do this a lot less frequently).

PS: You can learn more about the best robot vacuum cleaners in Singapore in our article here!

Grab the Yeedi Floor 3 Robot Vacuum at the Singtel Store. 

Of course, smart home devices aren’t just for the inside of your home. 

The Aqara G4 Smart Video Doorbell is a smart doorbell that can recognise guests and create personalised welcome home scenes for each family member.

It has a 1080p camera with a 162 degree viewing angle and infrared night vision, allowing you to see who’s at your door before answering it. 

You’ll also receive notifications for face, loitering and tamper alerts.  

Plus, it comes with local and cloud storage for the videos it records, so you’ll always have a record of who visited.

Snag the Aqara G4 Smart Video Doorbell here. 

We couldn’t have gone through this list of smart home devices without mentioning a smart speaker! 

The Apple HomePod produces immersive and high-fidelity audio. 

It has a room sensing feature that allows the speaker to adapt to whatever and wherever it’s playing.  

Plus, it includes Siri, which allows you to use your voice to activate it to play your favourite tunes and podcasts.

But that’s not all, it also functions as a home hub!

This means that you can also use Siri to control your smart home devices, like your lights or TV (assuming they’re compatible with Apple’s Home app.)

This way, you can control your smart home devices without lifting a finger! 

The Apple HomePod aside, there’s also the Apple HomePod mini.

This mini version of the HomePod comes with many of the same features as the original HomePod, except for spatial audio and room sensing. 

You can purchase either the Apple HomePod or the Apple HomePod mini here. 

If you haven’t jumped on the smart home bandwagon in Singapore, it’s time to do just that 😉

Don’t forget that you can purchase these smart home products with Singtel PayLater in 12, 24 or 36 month instalments. 

Want to know about other smart home products?

Check out Singtel’s full suite of smart home gadgets to build your smart home today.