Rating of the best smart home devices for 2020

Home appliances greatly facilitate the life of a modern person, saves his strength, frees up a lot of time and just allows you to enjoy life.

Progress does not stand still, and if not so long ago the expression “smart home” was associated with fantasy, now it only makes you think about buying a smart device for your home.

So that you do not waste time looking for decent smart technology, but save it on the enjoyment of using it, we have compiled a rating for you, which presents the best smart devices for the home for 2020.

Rating of high-quality smart devices for the home

Smart column Yandex.Station

average price	10 990 rubles
Dimensions	14.1 x 23.1 x 14.1 cm
Weight	2.9 kg
Connection support:	Bluetooth (4.1 / BLE), Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Video	there is support for streaming video services, 1080p resolution
Materials	aluminum, audio cloth, plastic
Interface	HDMI (1.4)
Power	maximum 50 W
Frequency range	50 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity	96 dBA
Produced by	in China
Available colors	black, purple, silver
Nutrition	adapter with alternating current 220-240 V, 50 Hz; DC 20 V
Number of microphones	7
Guarantee period	1 year

A smart speaker from Yandex comes in a box made of high-quality cardboard, the set includes the speaker itself, securely fixed with inserts and cradles, a power supply, instructions and an HDMI cable.

A portable speaker made in China has a classic design, so it will easily fit into absolutely any interior.

The casing is removable and available in black, silver and purple. According to buyers, the sound quality is significantly improved if the cover is removed while listening to music.

The top panel of the speaker has a built-in volume control with an LED ring that indicates the status of the device. The regulator has built-in buttons for turning on the microphone and voice assistant "Alice". There is a passive cooling radiator on the rear panel, and an HDMI and power connector at the bottom. Inside the cabinet there are the following acoustic elements: 2 passive radiators, 2 tweeters (10 W) and 1 woofer (30 W).

The microphone array consists of 7 sensitive microphones, which provides the most accurate voice control. By interacting with Alice, the user gets the following functionality of the Yandex.Station smart column:

• listening to music, searching and providing the necessary information on the Internet;
• notification of weather conditions and traffic jams;
• performing alarm functions and controlling home appliances;
• entertaining children with games, riddles, audio stories, songs;
• control of films and videos displayed on a projector, TV or computer monitor.

This smart device is not suitable for connoisseurs of high-quality sound, as it does not have the necessary characteristics. The reproduced sound is of acceptable quality, which is suitable for amateurs.

• high-quality assembly;
• nice design;
• wide functionality;
• good sound;
• high volume;
• acceptable price;
• high level of interaction with the voice assistant.

• lack of an equalizer.

Yeelight LED Bulb Color Silve YLDP02YL

A type	energy-saving, LED, E27 base
The form	cylindrical
Dimensions (diameter, length)	5.5cm vs 12cm
Weight	145 g
Life time	11 years
Material	plastic, aluminum alloy
Power, voltage	9 W, 220 V
How much is	~ 1 340 rubles
Luminous flux, color temperature	600 lm; range 1 700K-6 500K
Control	remote, via Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b / g / n 2.4GHz)

The package includes a lamp, a Yeelight product card and an instruction manual. The device consists of two parts: the first is RGB LEDs in a matte bulb, the second is a relay, a microcircuit and a Wi-Fi module.

To get started, just screw in the device and synchronize it with the application on your smartphone via a single Wi-Fi network. Yeelight LED works with the voice assistant "Alice".
Yeelight LED Features:

• timer on and off;
• choice of night or day mode;
• smooth control of brightness and color temperature;
• control of a group of bulbs with individual settings for each of them;
• script work (predetermined sequential action with selected parameters).

• simple connection;
• many colors;
• flexible control with many functions;
• low energy consumption.

• great weight.

Table Lamp Xiaomi Mi LED Desk Lamp EU MJTD01YL

average cost	2 280 rubles
Manufacturer	China
Guarantee	1 year
Colour	white
Weight	790 g
Overall dimensions	45 x 45 x 15 cm
Voltage, power	12 V, 6 W
Luminous flux, color temperature	300 lm, 6,500 K
Color rendering, light	83 Ra, cold white
Material	plastic, aluminum
Compound	wireless, via Wi-Fi

In addition to the Yandex Smart Home ecosystem, the table lamp also supports ecosystems: IFTTT, Amazon Alexa, Xiaomi Mi Home.

The buyer will receive a table lamp in a large white box, the device is securely packed, which will prevent damage during transportation.

Xiaomi Mi LED combines minimalism in design and ease of operation. The white body is made of aluminum and plastic, the red wire stands out against its background.

Manual control is carried out by means of a button located on the stand, which in turn is protected from sliding on the table by rubberized inserts.

In working condition, the opening angle is 135 degrees, if necessary, the lamp is folded by lowering the upper part down.

LED Desk Lamp has 4 modes:

1. Simulate daylight in reading mode.
2. Radiation of warm color in the computer mode.
3. Optimally matched color that protects the eyes from fatigue in children's mode.
4. Focus and rest mode, where the lamp works in normal mode for 45 minutes, and then gives a signal for the necessary rest for 10 minutes.

Also, the gadget has a timer function that will turn on and off the lamp at a specific time; and a script function that syncs with other smart devices.

• minimalist design;
• good integration with Alice;
• availability of necessary modes.

• no rotation in the horizontal axis.

DIGMA Diplug Socket Smart 100S

Guarantee	1 year
Material, color	plastic, white
Mounting type	open
Maximum power	10 A
average price	1 318 rubles

The socket is delivered in a small white package, on which its main characteristics are written. The package contains instructions for use.

DIGMA Diplug with supported voice control by Alice is quite compact, the insert is made of transparent plastic, which, depending on the generated load and operating mode, is highlighted.

The socket is connected to gadgets using Wi-Fi. The user can select the time and days to turn on / off the smart socket, find out the amount of electricity consumed, create many scenarios.

• compact size;
• backlight indication;
• lack of heating;
• the presence of a timer and other useful functions;
• electricity metering.

• not found.

HiTE PRO Kit (radio switch, relay, frame) KIT-1

Guarantee	3 years
Life time	15 years
Temperature range	from - 30 to + 50 degrees
Overall dimensions	7.5 x 7.5 x 1.3 cm
Material	plastic
Connection type, inclusions	wireless, radio control
Protection	IP20 class
Number of posts and connectors	1, 1
Mounting type	built-in
average cost	2 720 rubles

The complete set of goods includes: LE-1 radio switch, Relay-1 radio relay unit and frame. Alice is controlled by the HiTE PRO Gateway server.

Mounting the kit on the wall is possible both with self-tapping screws and with double-sided tape. The orientation can be both vertical and horizontal. The maximum control distance is 250 meters, the operating frequency range is 868 MHz. Standard working time on one battery is up to 7 years.

• easy installation;
• good control radius;
• long service life on one battery.

• not found.

TV Samsung UE43RU7410U 42.5

Dimensions (with stand)	97 x 64.8 x 34.4 cm
Weight (with stand)	12.1 kg
Screen type, resolution and format	LCD, TFT IPS, 3 840 x 2 160, 16: 9
Supports	Smart TV, Stereo Sound, HDR, HD
Screen refresh rate	100 Hz
Sound	Dolby Digital, AVL, surround sound,
Power, number of speakers	20 W, 2
Interface	Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi (802.11ac), AV, HDMI (2.0), USB, Miracast, CI +
For the price will come out	~ 35 950 rubles

Samsung will delight customers with high image quality. The TV with support for smart control Alice has a diagonal of 42.5 inches, an aspect ratio of 16: 9 and a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The TFT IPS liquid crystal display supports 4K UHD, HDR, HDR10 and HDR10 +. The screen refresh rate is 100 Hz.

The stock audio system has good sound quality, which is achieved thanks to 2 built-in speakers with a total power of 20 W, special signal processing for creating surround sound, automatic volume leveling and Dolby Digital audio decoders.

In addition to the presence of a stand, the device can also be hung on the wall, for this there are special mounts. Without a stand, the TV weighs 9.5 kg, dimensions - 97 x 56.3 x 5.8 cm.

Samsung UE43RU7410U is equipped with the following features:

• child protection and light sensor;
• sleep timer and video recording;
• 24p True Cinema (24fps movies) and DLNA
• electronics to a common home network);
• TimeShift - allows you to stop the broadcasting program and record its continuation for further viewing;
• SmartTV - empowering the TV with computer capabilities.

Controlling the remote control that comes with the kit may seem a little complicated, but Alice will help you to avoid difficulties.

• decent video and sound quality;
• beautiful appearance;
• convenient functions.

• not found.

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot Vacuum Cleaner

average price	16 990 rubles
Weight	3.8 kg
Dimensions	34.5 x 34.5 x 60 cm
Viewing angle	360 degrees
Number and type of sensors	12, ultrasonic, infrared
Cleaning type	dry
Container capacity	0.42 l
Power	55 watts
Battery	Li-Ion, 5200 mAh
Autonomy	up to 2 h. 50 min.
Plug type	AND
Communication protocol, connection type	Wi-Fi, wireless

Xiaomi Mi Robot comes in a large cardboard box with a plastic handle, where it is securely fixed with foam. The device comes with:

• charging station - input 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, output - 20 V, up to 2.2 A;
• connecting wire - 1.5 m;
• a comb for cleaning the suspension;
• instruction.

The robot vacuum cleaner is a round white device, its body is made of high-quality, shock-resistant plastic.On the cover there is a Wi-Fi connection indicator, a reset button and a rocker button for turning on, which, depending on the current operating state, is highlighted in red, white or blue. There is also a laser rangefinder on the lid to scan the environment. There is a compartment for a dust collector under the cover.

An ultrasonic proximity sensor and an infrared sensor are located on the sides. Charging connectors are located on the back of the case, on either side of it there are grilles.

The lower part is made of matte white plastic, it contains:

• 2 large wheels with rubber teeth;
• 1 small wheel for turning;
• 4 infrared sensors;
• garbage brush;
• rotating brush for cleaning joints and corners, Micro-USB connector.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that a robot vacuum cleaner with a dry cleaning function, this model is not intended for wet cleaning!

Robot Vacuum Cleaner can clean both the entire room and a selected area. To put things in order in a certain area, you need to set the necessary parameters in the application on your smartphone, with the help of Alice, or transfer the robot to remote control, and send the device there yourself.

The vacuum cleaner starts automatic cleaning after the selected mode according to the schedule, where you can specify the desired date, day of the week or time.

Xiaomi Mi Robot has three speed modes:

1. Balanced - Standard mode with a balance between speed and suction power.
2. Quiet - suitable for night cleaning.
3. Full speed - for cleaning in particularly dirty areas.

• effective cleaning;
• power adjustment;
• cleaning according to the schedule;
• high level of orientation in space;
• budget consumables;
• high-quality assembly;
• ease of maintenance.

• lack of wet cleaning function.

Kettle REDMOND SkyKettle G210S

Price	~ 2 650 rubles
Volume	1.7 l
Material	glass, plastic
Weight	1 kg
Overall dimensions	21.8 x 22.4 x 15.8 cm
Cord length	0.7 m
Power	2 200 W
A heating element	closed spiral
Guarantee	1 year
Manufacturer	China
Water heating temperature range	from 35 to 100 degrees

Doubts on the topic: "Which company is better to buy this or that equipment" haunt the buyer almost always. But, choosing a smart kettle, you can get rid of a difficult choice, since now the best manufacturers of smart kettles are the REDMOND company.

The complete set of goods contains:

• kettle and base with power cord;
• instructions and recipes for making tea.

The body of the REDMOND SkyKettle is made of black plastic, the bulb is made of glass. The modern design will fit into any room interior.

The lid of the kettle is opened by lifting up the silver lever; there is a filter with small cells. The kettle stand has a compartment for the unused part of the cord.

The kettle turns on and off by pressing the membrane button located on the handle. There is also a membrane +/- button to select one of four temperatures: 40, 55, 70 or 85 degrees. For standard boiling of water, just press the power button; to maintain the temperature (maximum 12 hours) after boiling, select the desired temperature.

Controlling via a smartphone or Alice offers more options:

• boiling temperature range is adjustable from 35 to 90 degrees, in 1 degree increments;
• reminder of the need to change the water;
• control of the backlight, which can act as a night light, indicate water temperature and be used for children's games installed in the application;
• inclusion schedule.

• modern appearance;
• large selection of heating temperatures;
• maintaining the temperature;
• backlight.

• not found.

Coffee maker REDMOND SkyCoffee M1505S

Volume	0,5 l
Power	600 watts
average cost	RUB 8,070
A type	drip
Coffee grinder	built in
Filter	constant
Auto heating	there is
Material	plastic, glass
Communication protocol	Bluetooth

The box also includes:

• jug and recipe book;
• cleaning brush and coffee spoon;
• instruction and service book.

The body is made of black, high-quality plastic, there is a stainless steel insert. On the front panel there is a power button with indication and a switch for the mode of ground or bean coffee.
The body of the jug is also made of matte black plastic, the bulb is made of heat-resistant glass. There is a heating element under the flask to keep the coffee warm.

The top of the coffee maker houses the water tank, grinder and metal filter.

The following functions are available for control via a smartphone and using Alice:

• adjustment of the grinding time of grains;
• temperature maintenance time adjustment;
• activation of the cooking mode;
• notifications about the process and the end of cooking.

• high-quality coffee preparation;
• built-in coffee grinder;
• permanent filter;
• maintaining the temperature.

• easily soiled case.

Washing machine LG F4V5VS0W

Dimensions	60 x 56 x 85 cm
Weight	61 kg
Installation and boot type	freestanding, frontal
Colour	white
Water consumption	56 l for 1 wash
Maximum rotation speed	1,400 rpm
Number of programs	14
Noise level	53/74 dB
Guarantee	1 year

The door of the device is not prone to chips, scratches and is resistant to high temperatures, as it is made of tempered glass. The lid opens at an angle of 150 degrees.

The smart washing machine is equipped with artificial intelligence, which determines the weight, softness and selects the optimal washing algorithm for each fabric. The maximum laundry capacity is 9 kg.

LG F4V5VS0W includes 14 main and 3 additional programs. There is also a steam function that eliminates 99.9% of allergens. The machine is controlled by a touch panel and a metal switch.

There are 5 temperature modes: the minimum temperature is 20 degrees, the maximum is 95 degrees. The equipment has a built-in delay timer and a sound timer.

Built-in indication:

• temperature and spin speed;
• washing cycle and selection of additional functions;
• pauses and shutdowns, errors;
• drum loading and timing.

Using a smartphone and voice assistant "Alice", you can diagnose the washing machine, control and monitor the washing process, as well as track energy consumption.

• large selection of programs;
• steam treatment function;
• high quality.

• not found.

Xiaomi Air Humidifier CJXJSQ02ZM

average price	RUB 6,100
Overall dimensions	24 x 36 x 24 cm
Weight	4,3 kg
Power	8 watts
Volume	4 l
Service area	36 m2
Water consumption	240 ml per hour
type of instalation	floor
Communication protocol	Wi-Fi

The device is delivered in a cardboard box with a plastic handle. Protect from impacts by foam inserts and shock-resistant foil.

The humidifier is made of white, matte plastic. The assembly is quite high quality.
The water tank and rotating shaft are located at the bottom of the humidifier, at the top are the air supply grille, electronics and controls.

Also on the top panel there are sensors for humidity, temperature, water level, network connection; and a button to select the operating mode and speed.

In the application on the smartphone, the user has access to information about humidity, temperature, water remaining. Control through the application or using Alice, you can:
turn on and off the device;

• set a timer;
• choose the speed of work;
• set parental controls;
• select a drying mode;
• learn about the state of work;
• write scripts;
• customize the LEDs.

• efficiency;
• quiet work;
• good quality.

• not found.

Where can you buy the products presented in the rating?

The technique presented in the review can be ordered online in the Yandex Market online store or you can get goods from China by placing an order on AliExpress.

Conclusion

The review presented the best smart devices, selected based on the positive opinion of buyers.Having given preference to one of the smart gadgets, be sure to consult with a professional in order to rule out possible mistakes. Happy shopping!