Homeowners are taking their homes into the 21st century with “smart home” technology. Here are a few products that can make your home smarter, safer and more efficient.

Ring Doorbell

A motion-activated video doorbell system with an app that enables you to see and even speak to visitors at your door from anywhere. Also available for use within your home, for security. Cost: $99 - $249.

Smart Lightbulbs

Dimmable, Wi-Fi-enabled LED light bulbs that allow you to change lighting from anywhere—even while away from home —using an electronic device or smart speakers. 

Cost: $10 - $12 per bulb

Smart Speakers

Smart speakers like Google Home or Amazon Echo can use Wi-Fi to sync with your smart electronics, allowing you to use voice commands to lower the lights, turn on the heat or even make your morning cup of coffee.

Cost: $50 - $200

Nest Thermostat

A sleek thermostat you can control from your phone or tablet to adjust your heating and air. This device learns the climate of your home, automatically adjust-ing the temperature when conditions change.

Cost: $170 - $235

TP-LINK Smart Plug

Wi-Fi enabled adapter that you can plug  appliances like your  coffee maker into, so  you can turn them on  and off from an app 

on your smartphone. Cost: $15 - $17