{"id":32396,"date":"2020-10-15T15:30:20","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T07:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=32396"},"modified":"2025-10-24T10:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T02:27:44","slug":"ultimate-guide-smart-home-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/ultimate-guide-smart-home-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Build A Smart Home In Singapore With These 11 Nifty Gadgets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine being welcomed home with your smart air-conditioning pre-cooling the room, your smart speaker that\u2019s playing your favourite playlist and your smart TV preloading your favourite drama serial. Sounds pretty far fetched? Thanks to smart technology, all of this can become a reality thanks to the convenience of home automation in Singapore! Put off by the hassle of setting up your smart home? Let\u2019s start by first going through the smart home\u2019s central hub — the smart speaker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Setting up the central hub for your smart home in Singapore<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Now that you\u2019ve chosen your preferred base to work upon, here\u2019s our rundown of the essentials for home automation in Singapore. While it might seem overwhelming, it\u2019s actually simple once you split your home into various zones. Excited to get started? Read on for our ultimate guide to setting up your own smart home in Singapore! <\/span><\/p>\n

Living room smart home essentials<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Smart Plugs<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Fancy converting a plain home appliance into a smart one? Functioning as the backbone of the entire setup for your smart home in Singapore, smart plugs help you to remotely activate all of your appliances through a wireless control. If you need recommendations for easy home automation in Singapore, check out <\/span>Aztech Kyla Smart WiFi Plugs<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Aztech Official Store<\/span><\/a>)! Once set up, you won’t have to worry about overcharging smart home devices or power wastage as you can freely turn off switches without physically reaching over. If you own an Amazon or Google speaker, you can even use voice commands to control them or set up your daily routines. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Smart TV<\/span><\/h3>\n
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No smart home in Singapore is complete without a smart TV in your living room! For an awe-inspiring centrepiece, we recommend the <\/span>Philips\u2019 55OLED804<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Philips Certified Store<\/span><\/a>). Instantly capturing onlookers\u2019 attention with its minimalist design and lack of bezels, you\u2019ll enjoy full immersion when you invest in a big ticket item like this. The best part about this smart TV is its Ambilight feature — a dynamically changing backlight that adapts to the content displayed to create a mesmerising viewing experience!<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be worried if this smart TV is beyond your budget. We\u2019ve rounded up a list of the<\/span> best smart TVs in Singapore<\/span><\/a> including budget-friendly options! <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Robot Vacuum<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Tired of constantly dealing with dust and dander? <\/span>Robot vacuum cleaners<\/span><\/a> make the laborious task a cinch as they can easily access hard-to-reach crevices and utilise their powerful suction to clean any mess! Need recommendations for a trusty AI vacuum companion? <\/span>Anker\u2019s Eufy Robot Vacuum<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Anker Official Store Singapore<\/span><\/a>) stands at just seven centimetres tall and easily slides under furniture for thorough cleaning sessions! Additionally, it possesses BoostIQ technology, which automatically increases suction power when necessary. Did we also mention the Eufy robovac comes with a built-in mop to give your floors some extra sparkle? It\u2019s this combination of features that make this robot vacuum cleaner a must-have of any smart home in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Smart Locks<\/span><\/h3>\n
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When it comes to home automation in Singapore, security should be your utmost priority! With the advent of <\/span>digital locks<\/span><\/a>, fumbling around for your keys will be a thing of the past! Out of all the digital locks to choose from, our favourite is the stylish <\/span>Yale YDR4110<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Yale Official Store<\/span><\/a>). With more than a century\u2019s worth of experience in door locks, Yale has designed the ultimate appliance for home security — a digital lock with a modern twist! This particular model offers both one-touch fingerprint verification security and PIN code entry so you\u2019re not limited to one specific entry mode.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Smart Security<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The last thing any homeowner wants is to experience a house burglary! Fortunately, with security-oriented appliances like the <\/span>Aztech Kyla Smart IP Camera<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Aztech RaptorVue Cloud Camera<\/span><\/a> (both available on <\/span>Aztech Official Store<\/span><\/a>), you can effortlessly set up remote surveillance of your smart home. With high resolution footage recordings, night vision and two-way audio support, you can easily monitor any movement in or just outside of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested in further fortifying your defences with more smart home devices? Check out our <\/span>best home security systems<\/span><\/a> to create a foolproof house that can repel any trespasser!<\/span><\/p>\n

Bedroom smart home essentials<\/span><\/h2>\n

6. Smart Remote<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Nothing beats the relief of returning home to a chilled, air conditioned room! While <\/span>Sensibo\u2019s Sky Smart Aircon Controller<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>pearlblue tech Pte Ltd<\/span><\/a>) might seem like a luxury at first glance, it\u2019s definitely a boon to any smart home in Singapore with its incredible convenience. Other than letting you control all your air conditioners with one remote and synchronising with your home\u2019s smart speakers, the highlight of the remote is its Geofencing feature! This allows your air conditioners to pre-chill your home when you\u2019re almost home and shut off entirely when you\u2019ve left the Geofencing proximity, saving on utility bills.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Smart Lights<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Always liked the idea of remotely controlling your lights and setting up routines for them? Then look no further than with our array of smart lighting options. Smart lights like <\/span>Xiaomi\u2019s Mi LED Ceiling Light<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Mi Preferred Store<\/span><\/a>) <\/span>allow for more than just remote operation as you can toggle between colour temperatures, brightness levels and set timed schedules so your lights won\u2019t abruptly blind you in the wee hours. Want to Keen on setting the mood for a romantic dinner or engaging <\/span>horror movie<\/span><\/a> night marathon? Set up the profile and your smart lights will do the rest!<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Smart cooling<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Nothing can interrupt a good night\u2019s rest than you suddenly feeling it\u2019s too hot or chilly. Fortunately, with the innovations of smart cooling, you\u2019ll never need to worry about the inconvenience of acute fan and air purifier adjustments again. Both the <\/span>Xiaomi Smart Standing Fan<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Xiaomi Global Official Store<\/span><\/a>) and <\/span>Xiaomi Air Purifier<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Xiaomi Official<\/span><\/a>) operate on the convenience aspect by accepting voice commands so you can freely tweak fan speeds and angles to your heart\u2019s content. This is on top of all the wonderful features that you\u2019ve come to expect from Xiaomi\u2019s array of household appliances!<\/span><\/p>\n

Bathroom essentials for any smart home in Singapore<\/span><\/h2>\n

9. Smart Scale<\/span><\/h3>\n
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While you might be satisfied with the functions of a regular <\/span>bathroom weighing scale<\/span><\/a>, smart scales like <\/span>Xiaomi\u2019s Mi Body Composition Scale 2<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>EIN official store<\/span><\/a>) take weight monitoring to the next level. From muscle and bone mass to visceral fat and body mass index, this scale provides you with a comprehensive analysis of your body\u2019s composition and lets you keep track of your fitness goals over time! Furthermore, the scale supports up to 16 unique profiles, meaning it can track the fitness progress of family and friends too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Huge fan of Xiaomi\u2019s innovative appliances? Here are some <\/span>Xiaomi home products<\/span><\/a> you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Smart Toothbrush<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Don\u2019t overlook the mundane task of teeth brushing, for that too can be enhanced with smart home devices! While <\/span>Xiaomi\u2019s Sonic Electric Toothbrush<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Xiaomi Official<\/span><\/a>) might look like an ordinary electric <\/span>toothbrush<\/span><\/a>, the integration with the Xiaomi Home app is what sells the experience. To combat poor brushing habits, the toothbrush comes with built-in sensors that let you check brushing coverage and evenness! Improve your toothbrushing technique and say goodbye to dental plague once and for all!<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Smart Hair Dryer<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Tired of waiting hours for your hair to air dry? Why not invest in a quality <\/span>hair dryer<\/span><\/a> to quicken the process like <\/span>Tineco\u2019s Moda One Smart Hair Dryer<\/span><\/a> (available on <\/span>Tineco<\/span><\/a>). Pair it with the Moda One app that features an iLoop smart sensor tech that automatically adjusts airflow and heat according to your hair\u2019s moisture levels. This feature will protect your hair from excessive heat To make your morning routine even simpler, configure the hair dryer settings on the Moda One app and blow dry away! You can even select pre-existing settings to dry hair for your kids and pets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before concluding our guide, here are some final tips to take note of:<\/span><\/p>\n