For anyone that is new to the smart home game, it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to get started. Which products should you get? Which brand should you use? How does it all work?
Well, the truth is that there is no one, right answer. Each person’s smart home setup is going to need to be crafted to suit their particular needs and family structure. Sometimes that is going to mean buying a bunch of individual products to sync, and sometimes it is going to mean buying a package.
For starters, the Wink Security and Monitoring Kit is a good option. Wink is a trusted brand, and the kit offers basic products that can help a family ease into using smart home technology. Also, you always save a little bit of money when you bundle. In the case of the Wink Security and Monitoring Kit, you’ll save 10% when you bundle.
The kit includes the Wink HUB, GoControl Essential Home Security Suite, and a Leviton Plug-in Appliance Module.
Wink Hub
“Hub” is a smart home buzz word that you’ve probably seen a lot if you have been doing research. A hub is simply the device that allows all your other devices to connect with each other, and with your network. The Wink Hub that is included in the Security and Monitoring Kit will connect all the other products in the kit, and, though the products are diverse, the hub will allow you to easily control each and use recipes to customize how they interact. As the home users, you’ll download the Wink app to use as a control board.
GoControl Essential Home Security Suite
The security suite is a great way to introduce yourself to home automation, and security is one of the main uses for smart technology. In the Wink kit, you’ll get 2 sensors that can be used on either doors or windows, along with one motion detector. Most likely, you’ll want to set up your house so that when the motion detector is triggered, a light will come on or your video camera will start recording. These devices are battery-operated, and easy to install. There is no monthly fee required.
Leviton Plug-in Appliance Module
The name is a mouthful, but the product itself is simple: it’s a smart plug that lets you connect whichever device you plug into it. This one is designed for small appliances, like lamps. You can start with the plug that comes in the kit, but it is likely you’ll want more. Smart plugs are so convenient. They allow you to turn your home appliances on and off with ease – either through the app or through a smart home voice assistant – and they also allow you to monitor the usage of the connected appliances so you can see where you can save money.
Overall, the versatility, automation options, customized solutions, and available voice control make the Wink Security and Monitoring Kit a solid choice for new smart home technology users.
