Happy Saturday, Reader! As a special holiday treat, over the next few weeks, members of our iPhone Life team will be sharing some of our favorite tech-related gear with you. Maybe it will help you find that perfect gift—for a loved one or yourself—or the best Black Friday deals. First up is Editor-in-Chief Donna Schill, sharing her favorite Smart Home accessories! Take it away, Donna:
It’s been a few years since I first set up my smart home. While I’d recommend any beginner get the basics like lightbulbs, a thermostat, and a smart lock, this year I threw in some fun (and important) extras. After discovering a mold sensitivity, I’ve invested in heavy-duty air purifiers and have found the Rabbit Air to be the quietest and easiest to use, with an intuitive app and filter options to target your concern, like mold or pet dander. It also has an air quality reader, and it’s reassuring to see improvement the longer I run my Rabbit Air (for serious air quality concerns, this doesn’t replace a professional test, though).
Below, find my three new smart home top picks, plus three longtime staples (don’t worry, they’re all compatible with Apple HomeKit!):
- Best Air Purifier: Rabbit Air A3 Ultra Quiet Air Purifier ($749.95)
- Best Smart Kitchen Accessory: SimpleHuman Brass Liquid Sensor Pump (Starting at $80)
- Best Family Planner: MySkylight Family Organizer (Starting at $169.99)
- Best Lightbulbs: Nanoleaf Matter Wi-Fi A19 Smart Bulb ($29.99) or Philips Hue
- Best Smart Thermostat: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium ($259.99)
- Best Smart Lock: Yale Assure Lock with Keypad ($209)
Happy Saturday, Reader! As a special holiday treat, over the next few weeks, members of our iPhone Life team will be sharing some of our favorite tech-related gear with you. Maybe it will help you find that perfect gift—for a loved one or yourself—or the best Black Friday deals. First up is Editor-in-Chief Donna Schill, sharing her favorite Smart Home accessories! Take it away, Donna:
It’s been a few years since I first set up my smart home. While I’d recommend any beginner get the basics like lightbulbs, a thermostat, and a smart lock, this year I threw in some fun (and important) extras. After discovering a mold sensitivity, I’ve invested in heavy-duty air purifiers and have found the Rabbit Air to be the quietest and easiest to use, with an intuitive app and filter options to target your concern, like mold or pet dander. It also has an air quality reader, and it’s reassuring to see improvement the longer I run my Rabbit Air (for serious air quality concerns, this doesn’t replace a professional test, though).
Below, find my three new smart home top picks, plus three longtime staples (don’t worry, they’re all compatible with Apple HomeKit!):
- Best Air Purifier: Rabbit Air A3 Ultra Quiet Air Purifier ($749.95)
- Best Smart Kitchen Accessory: SimpleHuman Brass Liquid Sensor Pump (Starting at $80)
- Best Family Planner: MySkylight Family Organizer (Starting at $169.99)
- Best Lightbulbs: Nanoleaf Matter Wi-Fi A19 Smart Bulb ($29.99) or Philips Hue
- Best Smart Thermostat: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium ($259.99)
- Best Smart Lock: Yale Assure Lock with Keypad ($209)
