18 Best Smart Home Devices in Singapore: Smart aircon, ceiling fan, vacuum, hub & more (2024)
Elevate the efficiency of your home with these must-have smart home devices
Enter an era of an automated smart home, where all you need is simplified to just a tap or voice command away. From pre-scheduling daily cleaning sessions with a smart robot vacuum cleaner to enjoying energy efficiency with a smart plug, and ensuring that the home is safe with a security camera.
18 Best Smart Home Devices
Here are some must-have smart home devices to incorporate and enhance your everyday routine.
| Smart Home Devices | Price | Best for... |
|---|---|---|
| Arlo Pro 5S 2K Security Camera | $329 | Outdoor CCTV |
| Xiaomi Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro | $99 | Security camera |
| Mowe Smart Siren | $42 | Smart siren |
| Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage | $2,999 | Soundbar |
| Sony Bravia XR 4K HDR OLED TV | $4,099 | Smart TV |
| Sonos Era 100 | $429 | Surround speakers |
| OSIM UDiva 3 Smart Sofa | $2,699 | Smart sofa |
| Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | $139 | Smart home hub |
| Aqara Cube T1 Pro | $32 | Wireless controller |
| MÖWE MW820I Universal Remote Control | $38 | Universal remote control |
| Sol Luminaire Boba | $89 | Smart light |
| PRISM+ OASIS | $449 | Smart ceiling fan |
| Dyson Big+Quiet | $1,249 | Smart air purifier |
| LG Cordzero A9 Kompressor | $1,513 | Smart vacuum |
| Roborock Q Revo | $1,099 | Smart robot vacuum |
| MC.2 | Retails at mc.2 | Smart curtain |
| PRISM+ ZERO | $2,599 | Smart aircon |
| Midea Air 5D Space Station | To be launched | Smart portable aircon |
Arlo Pro 5S 2K Security Camera, $329
Best overall outdoor CCTV
The safety of your family starts with a wireless security camera that can be installed right outside your door with easy magnetic connections. Launched in 2023, the Arlo Pro 5 comes with an improved battery life of up to 30 per cent for extended usage without the need for a charge.
Trigger the integrated smart siren or the spotlight remotely to ward off any crime and suspicious activities. If you are living in a HDB flat, obtain approval from the authorities before going ahead with the installation.
Arlo Pro 5S 2K Security Camera retails for $329 at Arlo.
Xiaomi Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro, $99
Best overall security camera
Equipped with a 360 degrees pan-tilt-zoom panoramic smart camera, the Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro supports all-around monitoring, leaving no room for blind spots. On the app, you get to review high image quality and receive app notifications of any human detection with the upgraded AI function in the camera. Keep an eye on your children or furkids remotely, while interacting with them via the two-way real- time voice calling.
Retails for $99 at Xiaomi official online stores.
Mowe Smart Siren, $42
Best Smart Siren
Worried that the delivery parcels left on your doorstep may be taken away? You’ll want to consider installing a smart siren by the door.
Placed outside the home, this smart siren can be used to request for help during emergency situations or ward off unwanted visitors when you are not around. The Möwe Smart Siren comes with a compact and sleek design that features round- the-clock remote monitoring via an app as well.
Retails for $42 at MÖWE.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage, $2,999
Best soundbar
Designed by Norm Architects and beautifully crafted in Scandinavian simplicity with an aluminium frame and textiled speaker front, the Beosound Stage by Bang & Olufsen is a powerful Dolby Atmos soundbar that eliminates the need for any additional subwoofer. The multipurpose soundbar works when the TV is switched on and can also function as a home speaker system with your music player, since it is coupled with integrated audio streaming technologies.
Retails for $2,999 at Bang Olufsen.
Sony Bravia XR 4K HDR OLED TV, $4,099
Best overall smart TV
The new BRAVIA XR TVs come with updated Cognitive Processor XR, which improves noise reduction and clarity with motion while reducing blur. The fully immersive home-theatre experience is enhanced with the sound produced from the whole screen as the Acoustic Surface Audio+ with actuators vibrate to match what is screening on the TV.
Now you can talk to your smart TV with the integrated microphone button on Sony’s voice remote control to save the trouble of going through complicated menus and settings.
Retails for $4,099 onwards at Sony
Sonos Era 100, $429
Best overall surround speakers
Optimise your AV console with the new Sonos Era 100. The chic and compact surround-sound speaker is packed with next-gen acoustics and design that creates an unexpected stunning bass from a single speaker. Fill your room with immersive and rich stereo sound when you get the speakers in a pair.
Retails for $429 at TC Acoustic
OSIM UDiva 3 Plus Smart Sofa, $2,699
Best overall smart sofa
Ergonomically designed for comfort and support, the OSIM uDiva 3 Smart Sofa is a multifunctional massage chair in disguise.
Packed with smart functions intended for work, play, and rest, the smart sofa is equipped with a built-in Bluetooth speaker, a handy side table, two USB charging ports, as well as a convertible footrest. Download and select the massage program of choice on the smart app.
Retails for $2,699 at OSIM.
Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen, $139
Best overall smart home hub
Think of a smart home hub as the heart of your connected home. With this smart personal assistant, the Google Nest Hub combines the function of a smart speaker which allows you to integrate and manage your smart home ecosystem of various home appliances and gadgets seamlessly via the touchscreen display, the Google Home app, or voice command.
Retails for $139 at Google Store.
Aqara Cube T1 Pro, $32
Best overall wireless controller
This is not your regular dice, the Aqara Cube T1 Pro is a smart wireless controller that works like a wall switch and more. You have the power to control multiple smart home devices at once simply by flipping, rotating, or tapping the cube to trigger different actions and pre-configured routines or scenes.
For a start, face 1 can be assigned to your morning routine, where the curtains will be drawn, the water heater will be turned on, and the speaker will have the radio playing all at once.
Retails for $32 at www.homesmart.sg
MÖWE MW820I Universal Remote Control, $38
Best overall smart universal remote control
Do you know that you can integrate any conventional remote-controlled device into your smart home ecosystem when you have the smart universal remote control? All physical remote controls are built with infrared radiation (IR) or radiofrequency (RF).
The Möwe Universal Remote Control supports more than 50,000 IR/RF control devices, such as fans and gates, which takes over the need for a physical remote control with easy app or voice control.
Retails for $38 at www.robinsons.com.sg
Sol Luminaire Boba Light, $89
Best overall smart light
Beyond the convenience and accessibility of creating schedules and scenes, smart lighting also optimises energy consumption by having the lights turned off automatically based on the pre-assigned routine.
Meet the smart home-compatible Boba by Sol Luminaire, a versatile frosted globe light fixture with options for recessed, track, surface- or wall-mounted, available in 100mm and 135mm sizes.
Retails for $89 onwards at www.solluminaire.com.sg
PRISM+ OASIS, $449
Best overall smart ceiling fan
Standard ceiling fans typically come with a physical remote control to set your preferred fan speed and light temperature. With a smart ceiling fan like the Prism+ Oasis, you are able to take personalisation a step further by scheduling routines and automation simply by pairing it with your smart home system.
Additionally, you can even mix and match to customise the choice of colour for the fan blades and motor separately too.
Retails for $449 onwards at www.prismplus.sg
Dyson Big Quiet, $1,249
Best overall smart air purifier
With greater preferences for open-plan living, it is harder for traditional air purifiers to work effectively by relying on a single machine, unlike the Dyson Big+ Quiet Formaldehyde. It is designed to deliver HEPA- purified air in large open spaces quietly, thanks to the cone aerodynamics in the latest purifier by Dyson.
The CO2 sensor indicates when to ventilate while the purifier senses and reports air quality in real- time on the app.
Retails for $1,249 at www.dyson.com.sg
Read more: Dyson Big and Quiet Review (2023)
LG CordZero A9 Kompressor, $1,513
Best overall smart vacuum
Aside from vacuuming and mopping at the same time, the LG CordZero A9 Kompressor stick vacuum brings about a whole new level of convenience with the All-in-One Tower. The docking station offers a seamless cleaning experience as it stores, charges, and empties the vacuum at the same time.
A simple push on the Kompressor lever is all it takes for the dust and dirt to be compressed and for the space in the dust bag to be maximised. You can also monitor and maintain the smart vacuum on the app to check the status of the filter and battery level, as well as run diagnosis when needed.
Retails for around $1,513 at LG’s authorised online retailers.
Roborock Q Revo, $1,099
Best overall smart robot vacuum
Free up precious cleaning time with a smart robot vacuum like the RoboRock Q Revo that does all the work for you with effective vacuum and mopping functions. The new docking station features self-emptying, self-refilling, with mop washing and drying capabilities too.
For more precise cleaning, you are able to build your home on the app with 3D mapping such as details of the furniture placement.
Retails for $1,099 at Roborock’s official Shopee store.
MC.2 Curtain
Best smart curtain
The dreary manual act of drawing heavy draperies and rolling the blinds up or down is slowly becoming a thing of the past, thanks to smart motorised curtains and blinds technology.
With automated curtains and blinds, there is no more pulling and tugging of the fabric ever again. MC.2 also offers various window treatment solutions, ranging from smart blinds to motorised curtains.
Retails at www.mc2.com.sg
PRISM+ ZERO, $2,599
Best overall aircon
Misplacing your air-conditioner remote control is not a big deal when you have a smart mobile app that allows you to do what a physical controller device can and more.
Rated five ticks for energy efficiency with the Prism+ Zero inverter, the smart aircon keeps your utility bills low, but high on the ease of use. You can control all of the aircon units in your home easily with a tap on the dedicated app, with usage habits and data are also readily available at a glance.
Retails for $2,599 for two units onwards at www.prismplus.sg
Midea Air 5D Space Station Air System
Best overall portable aircon
Beyond traditional air- conditioning capability, the microclimate regulator, Midea Air 5D Space Station Air System combines five home essential functions of a ventilation fan, air conditioner, dehumidifier, humidifier, and air purifier.
There is no need to break a sweat when it comes to controlling the indoor air condition, since the machine is AI-enabled with the Microclimate Sensory Model. 15 minutes is all it takes for the Midea Air to purify an apartment, while removing most of the PM2.5 particles with its sterilisation technology.
The silver ion-coated 3L water tank ensures cleaner and safer water storage as well.
Prices will be released at a later date.