Smart homes aren't just futuristic dreams—they're a reality today. Forget Jetsons-style animations; these eight videos showcase actual smart home technology transforming everyday life.
People have lived in smart homes for over 20 years. As someone who's followed this space closely, I've seen it evolve. MakeUseOf interviewed Ben Stutt from Rock Hill, South Carolina—a longtime reader—about his two decades in a smart home. His insights? It's practical, not pie-in-the-sky. Let's dive into demos of tomorrow's tech available now.
The Ohea Automatico bed eliminates morning chores. Activate it before sleep; after you rise, one simple step triggers smart sensors and levers. A mechanical arm pulls the comforter up, while cords straighten pillows—all in under a minute.
Safety first: It stops instantly if pressure is detected and won't activate with you on it.
Living Tomorrow, a Brussels-based firm with 20 years in smart home R&D, built this bathroom to streamline mornings. The mirror recognizes you, displaying traffic, weather, news, and time. Floor tiles weigh you; a ceiling camera tracks posture.
It analyzes your BMI and suggests nutrition tips, turning prep time productive.
Return home to a space that adapts. Beyond smart thermostats—like the Nest, which halved our energy use in a week (How to Install and Use Nest for Savings)—smart lamps (Smart Lamp Options), and TVs (Best Smart TVs), envision safety for all.
This setup features a key-finding remote, large-button emergency phone, CO sensor, and fall-detection wired to alerts. Central control handles lights and fans—ideal for seniors or kids alone.
Dream of a chef that cooks, cleans, and customizes? The MRK unit integrates robotic arms, oven, storage, sink, and touchscreen. Chefs "teach" recipes via motion-tracking gloves for precise replication.
Starting at $75,000 but prices dropping, it delivers healthy meals hassle-free. (Smart homes needn't break the bank: Real Smart Home Costs.) No knives—just safe processing.
Luna's smart mattress cover monitors sleep via sensors. Adjust temps per side, track patterns to avoid REM wake-ups. It syncs with fitness data, thermostats, even coffee makers—for $99.
Poor sleep kills productivity (Web Services for Better Rest); Luna fixes that.
Microsoft's demo highlights projectors for recipes, hand-scan locks, and seamless gadgets.
The same researchers' complete home tour reveals integrated innovations.
OneButton's Matt Emmi tours a luxury setup with The Verge, blending physical and phone-based tech—flaws and all.
Excited? The Moley Kitchen has me hooked too. Which room will you smarten first?
