As technology improves, the industry introduces more and more smart gadgets to the market. As cool as a lot of gadgets are, many are entirely useless beyond some niche interest. We believe a smart gadget should make your life easier, which is why it should be useful. That's why we have focused on these four smart gadgets you need for your home.

Smart Faucets

With a smart faucet from Moen, you can use your home assistant to ask for 150ml of water at just the right temperature and operate it hands-free. With customisable settings, you can create personalised commands to save you time with everyday tasks.

Gesture control allows you to not only wave over the sensor to turn the faucet on, but also stops water flow with a contact-free high five. This means no matter how much of a mess you're making, you won't get the taps dirty when you wash up. There's also a handy app that allows you to check water usage and more.

The best part is they come in a variety of styles so you're sure to find one that fits in with your overall aesthetic. It's easy to install, and because it's battery operated you don't need to call an electrician.

Robot Vacuum

In a perfect world, every home would have a robot vacuum – you can schedule a daily cleaning schedule, send it on emergency runs if there's been an accident, and identify no-go areas. You don't need to be at home for it to operate.

In fact, you don't even need to be at home to send it off on an extra clean, you can do it right from the companion app, whether you're at work down the street or abroad. And if you opt for a self-charging unit you don't need to worry about its power supply either. It will automatically return to its dock to recharge in full before setting off where it left off.

If you're thinking about a robot vacuum in Australia, 360 Smart Life has a wealth of options available, including the 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, the S10. With significant battery life, you can rely on the S10 to complete the job before returning to recharge. It also has a sizeable water tank and dust bin so you don't need to worry about it running empty or clogging up on a single cleaning cycle.

Smart Mirror

Every home has a mirror or two, but have you thought about investing in a smart mirror? This Android gadget features built-in speakers and a touch display. Thin Cast allows you to operate it via an Android app. It can display health stats, movies, YouTube videos, or play podcasts or music while you get ready. As a bonus, it provides the option to screen mirror from your smartphone. You can connect it to a power bank, which gives it around five hours of continuous use.

Ultimately, you can check the weather while you get ready to ensure your outfit is on point, check your messages, and get your fill of the news or other form of entertainment while you do your hair and makeup. There's a wardrobe version that is perfect for use in a room or closet or a standard, which is ideal for the bathroom. Adding smart bathroom accessories is great during a bathroom renovation so make sure you check in with your renovation company for suggestions before your reno starts!

Smart Lock

Whether you are looking for added protection at home or in the office, a smart lock is a slick gadget with multi-point locking options for advanced safety. It has both WiFi and Bluetooth options, the latter allowing you to connect to your phone and the former allowing you to control your smart lock from anywhere. You can use the app to unlock the door, opt for a pin or password, use a contactless key fob, choose a fingerprint scanner or even a shake of your phone. Of course, you can use a mechanical key if you prefer the old-school method.

With the help of the best smart home technologies, your home can be become more automated, safer, and cleaner. They can even help save you money! It’s a win-win.