{"id":34655,"date":"2022-11-25T17:26:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T17:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=34655"},"modified":"2023-05-30T17:48:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:48:14","slug":"the-best-smart-home-bundles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-best-smart-home-bundles\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Smart Home Bundles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to Look For<\/h2>\n<p>When choosing our favorite smart home bundles, we looked for ones that give you control of your devices remotely, feature easy and user-friendly set-ups, and are a great value for their price. The Amazon Echo Dot Kids Owl bundle takes our top spot with its playful design and nightlight that kids can enjoy. Ring\u2019s home security system, on the other hand, is a great bundle for those who want to be able to virtually monitor their home. Keep on reading to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen Kids Owl with Echo Glow<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-Echo-Dot-Kids-Glow\/dp\/B0BF2KWMYY?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_63&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-Echo-Dot-Kids-Glow\/dp\/B0BF2KWMYY?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_63&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61qvXh1r6iL._AC_SY450_.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-Echo-Dot-Kids-Glow\/dp\/B0BF2KWMYY?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_63&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The bedtime buddy<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This smart hub comes with a nightlight to help your youngsters feel safe at night.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-Echo-Dot-Kids-Glow\/dp\/B0BF2KWMYY?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_63&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Nighttime can be scary for young kids, but Amazon\u2019s 5th-gen Echo Dot can be the comforting friend they need. This bundle comes with their Owl Edition Dot, a cute and powerful smart hub that kids can use to read them a bedtime story, play music, or control other smart devices in their room. It also includes the Echo Glow, a smart lamp that\u2019s controllable by voice. Together, these devices can create a safe and cozy atmosphere to help your kids sleep soundly each night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voice commands are extremely easy to use<\/li>\n<li>The owl pattern looks cute and comforting<\/li>\n<li>Comes with tons of content specifically for young children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Child-safe filters are limited and can be tricky to set up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen with Philips Hue Smart Bulb<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-release-speaker-Charcoal-Philips\/dp\/B0BF2B3YVJ?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-release-speaker-Charcoal-Philips\/dp\/B0BF2B3YVJ?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81Ut-Q2PbwL._AC_SY450_.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-release-speaker-Charcoal-Philips\/dp\/B0BF2B3YVJ?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Corner light<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Turn on a lamp with just your voice using this smart hub-and-bulb combo.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Runner Up<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-release-speaker-Charcoal-Philips\/dp\/B0BF2B3YVJ?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you got a small room or a corner you want to be able to light up without having to mess with a switch, consider this Echo bundle. It comes with a standard 5th-generation Echo Dot and a smart bulb that you can turn on with your voice. The bulb has preset light scenes that can help dim or brighten it for the perfect ambiance. Best yet, you can control the hue using Bluetooth for additional customizability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hue Bridge is perfect for setting the proper warmth in lighting<\/li>\n<li>Preset light scenes help you dim or brighten the light quickly<\/li>\n<li>Pairing the two devices is extremely easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The tap feature can take getting used to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen with Clock and Smart Bulbs<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clock-Cloud-Philips-2-Pack-White\/dp\/B0BGZ6M7Y2?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clock-Cloud-Philips-2-Pack-White\/dp\/B0BGZ6M7Y2?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31C58R1hHnL._AC_SY450_.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clock-Cloud-Philips-2-Pack-White\/dp\/B0BGZ6M7Y2?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Updates when you need them most<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Always know the time and weather with this smart hub bundle.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Hub<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clock-Cloud-Philips-2-Pack-White\/dp\/B0BGZ6M7Y2?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b57eab79_71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>It\u2019s always good to know what time it is. This Echo Dot has a clock on its face, saving you from having to buy one separately for your room. Even better, it can also display other notifications like the current song playing, the weather, and more. And if that wasn\u2019t enough, it also comes with two smart bulbs to help you control your lighting without ever having to get up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scrolling notifications keep you updated with just a quick glance<\/li>\n<li>The sound quality is really good compared to older models<\/li>\n<li>Bulbs can be controlled from your phone if you\u2019re not home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voice alerts can be a bit loud and may startle people if they\u2019re not expecting it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>GE SYNC Smart Plug Bundle<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Outdoor-Bluetooth-Compatible-Required\/dp\/B09Q6D6CPL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Outdoor-Bluetooth-Compatible-Required\/dp\/B09Q6D6CPL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41pG88qYKxL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Outdoor-Bluetooth-Compatible-Required\/dp\/B09Q6D6CPL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Reduce your waste<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This smart plug bundle can help your home become more power efficient, potentially saving money in the process.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Outlet Bundle<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Outdoor-Bluetooth-Compatible-Required\/dp\/B09Q6D6CPL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>GE\u2019s SYNC smart plug bundle can help you save money and give you extra peace of mind. With two indoor smart plugs and one outdoor, you have wireless access to your lights or devices. They can be paired with Amazon or Google smart hubs, allowing you to power them off and on with your voice. Best yet, the outdoor outlets allow you to control your lights without having to step foot from the warmth of your home inside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remote control of any device plugged in is extremely convenient<\/li>\n<li>Seamless pairing with Google and Amazon smart hubs<\/li>\n<li>The weatherproof outdoor outlet can survive rain and snow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t have sunset and sunrise detection or functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ring Alarm Home Security Bundle<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Alarm-14-piece-kit-2nd\/dp\/B08YMBQJ49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Alarm-14-piece-kit-2nd\/dp\/B08YMBQJ49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31W34YFtAAS.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Alarm-14-piece-kit-2nd\/dp\/B08YMBQJ49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Safe and sound<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This smart home alarm bundle allows you to travel worry-free.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Smart Home <\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Alarm-14-piece-kit-2nd\/dp\/B08YMBQJ49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>In the past, you would have to ask friends or family to check in on your house while you travel. Ring\u2019s smart home security bundle, however, can keep you constantly updated on the safety of your house no matter how far away you are. It comes with a base station, keypads, motion detectors, and more, so you can fully monitor every possible entrance to your home. And if anything gets triggered, you can receive instant notifications straight to your mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comes with enough devices to monitor two to four different locations<\/li>\n<li>Extremely affordable for full-home protection<\/li>\n<li>The mobile app is very easy to customize the settings to your liking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t come with any cameras for additional surveillance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do smart devices require a smart hub?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want to be able to control your smart devices with your voice, you\u2019ll likely need a smart hub. However, if you just want remote access to them, a smart hub isn\u2019t necessary. Most smart devices come with a mobile app that allows you to control them with your phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to use Bluetooth or WiFi for my smart devices?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to pair your smart devices with a hub, they\u2019ll need to connect to it via Bluetooth. If you\u2019re not using a hub, however, then you can connect to them using Bluetooth from your mobile device. Smart hubs can benefit from being connected to your home\u2019s WiFi to automatically update and receive live updates and to remotely control your devices when you\u2019re traveling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Look For When choosing our favorite smart home bundles, we looked for ones that give you control of your devices remotely, feature easy and user-friendly set-ups, and are a great value for their price. 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