A smart home doesn't have to mean rewiring your house. These five upgrades plug in, screw in or stick on, and each one takes less than half an hour to set up.
1. Smart bulbs for instant atmosphere
Swap a regular bulb for a colour smart bulb and you can dim the lights from the sofa, wake up to a gentle sunrise or switch everything off when you leave. The Lumora Color Smart Bulb (2-pack) connects straight to your Wi-Fi, so there is no hub to buy.
2. An indoor camera for peace of mind
A pan-and-tilt camera like the Lumora Cam 360 Indoor Camera lets you check on pets or packages from anywhere and sends an alert when it spots movement. Turn on privacy mode when you're home and the lens physically hides away.
3. A smart speaker to control it all
A voice assistant ties everything together: "turn off the lights", "show the hallway camera", "play the news". The Auralis Home Smart Speaker also fills the room with 360-degree sound.
4. Automations that save energy
Once your devices are connected, set simple routines: lights off at midnight, the camera on when the last person leaves. Small habits like these add up on your energy bill.
5. A smart lock when you're ready for more
When you want to go further, a retrofit smart lock such as the Lumora Smart Lock fits over your existing lock and lets you share digital keys with family or guests.
Start with one room, see what you actually use, and grow from there.