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Smart homes are HUGE in Singapore – and they have so many use cases.

Some smart home products help you make your home more secure.

Some smart home products help you save money on your energy bill.

And some smart home products help you do less chores! 

Here, we’ll recommend 6 smart home appliances that are a godsend for those who hate chores and housework.

In this article:

Robot vacuums are perhaps THE best invention of the 2000s.

Out of all the smart home products that you’ll buy, a robot vacuum should be the first item.

With robot vacuums, it’s so much easier to stay on top of your housework.

Just program your robot vacuum to vacuum on a daily basis, then do a deep clean on the weekends when you have more time.

When shopping for a robot vacuum cleaner, make sure you buy one that can mop and vacuum at the same time, instead of one that just mops.

Here are some options:

Dishwashers are another amazing invention in the smart home category. 

Nobody likes washing dishes – so just have your dishwasher do it instead!

Dishwashers these days are super advanced – take the Samsung Smart Dishwasher for example.

Just download Samsung’s SmartThings app, and you’ll be able to remotely monitor and control your dishwasher via your phone.

You can check its status, turn it on or off, get recommendations, and even receive diagnostic recommendations using the app.

Washing machines are one of those appliances that every household needs.

But instead of getting a regular washing machine, get a smart washing machine that’s able to recommend you the optimal wash cycle based on your wash load.

How does this work?

With smart washing machines, you don’t need to manually select the programme or wash cycle.

Instead, just load your clothes in, and the machine will recommend an optimal programme or cycle based on the fabric, colour, and soil-level of your clothes.

Here are some smart washing machines to check out:

Digital door locks are another essential for smart homes.

Once you start using a digital door lock, you’ll never go back to a traditional lock again.

Digital locks are so much easier to use – you don’t need to carry your keys around, and you can even set one-time passwords for your guests or contractors/handymen to let themselves in.

There are even door locks that will let you receive alerts on your mobile app when your family members arrive home.

If you’re keen on buying a smart door lock, you can purchase these on Singtel at a discounted price when you buy them with a Broadband plan.

Here are the digital door locks that Singtel sells:

Smart homes don't just benefit humans... they benefit pets and fur-babies too! 

We’re talking about smart pet feeders, which automatically dispense pet food at regular timings. 

If the inventory of food is running low, they’ll also trigger reminders to you via an app, so that you can stock up.

There’s such a thing as a laundry folding robot?! 

Well, there was... but unfortunately, the company went bankrupt, and the product no longer exists.

We can only dream that Xiaomi will one day come up with a cheaper, better version of that original laundry folding robot 😉 

If you want things to get even MORE convenient, look no further than the SmartThings hub. 

The SmartThings Hub is a central device that connects and manages all the smart devices in your home. 

You know the saying... don’t work hard, work smart!

With these smart home gadgets and products, you can cut down on your chores, and spend more time with your loved ones.

Shop smart home devices on Singtel now: