Cheapest Smart Home System

These are the most popular systems in the market, therefore we try to make it more smart by designing a compatible devices in each system based upon total number of demands from the consumer relevant to smart systems which includes  and undoubtedly these systems as a package are affordable and best, this is why all below system can be considered as a cheapest smart home system for home available in UK, Europe and USA,

Systems can include other third party devices according to your wish, the more the devices induct into your system the more budget will be needed.

A list of most popular compatible devices of each system are in down below for more devices you wish to be installed.

These are not wholly and alone system available in the market, other system such as insteon,  Xiaomi  ecosystem, and Apple Homekit can be considered, however the Xiaomi lack third party compatibility and Apple Homekit might not fit in your budget, apart from that these two are highly reliable and efficient.

Samsung SmartThings Hub

This Samsung system unites a wide variety of smart devices from different brands including smart thermostats, Wi-Fi router, lightbulbs, and security devices. Users with the smart system get a SmartThings Hub wall mount and can get full access to the smart devices connected to the hub through the SmartThings IOS or Android app.

Samsung’s SmartThings Hub has been growing its own smart-device offerings for the past few years. In fact, the Hub’s product lineup recently grew with the addition of the SmartThing Wi-Fi plug, SmartThings Light Bulb, and a SmartThings Cam.

Through the SmartThings Hub, you can also set compatible smart devices to do various actions like turning on or off when you walk in or out of a room. While you can give voice commands to the SmartThings wall hub or app, you can also integrate and Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to the system.

 

Compatible devices

Hub and Controllers

• Amazon Alexa
• Google Assistant

Lightening & Switches

• Hue
• Leviton
• IKEA
• Sylvania
• Fibaro
• GE
• TP link

Camera & Doorbells

• Arlo
• Ring

Door locks

• Yale
• Kwikset
• Schlagle
• Danalock

Wink Hub 2

Wink Hub 2 is the first smart home hub designed for the mainstream consumer, sporting industry-leading protocol support, a sleek design, enhanced connectivity, and security features that create a best-in-class experience.

Wink Hub 2 supports smart home protocols including Bluetooth LE, Kidde, Lutron ClearConnect, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, and more. If you’re looking to create a fully integrated smart home with kitchen and wall appliances in-sync, this might be your best option. You can also download the Wink Hub app and control commands, like light switches or garage door, from your phone on-the-go.

Related: Wink Lookout

Compatible devices

Same as Samsung supported devices

Google Home

Like the Echo Dot, the Google Home isn’t quite a hub, but it lets you control your smart home devices using your voice. It’s compatible with a wide variety of smart lights, plugs, appliances, and home security products. We found that the Google Home Assistant is a little bit better at recognizing voice commands than Alexa, and we liked the option for using less specific follow-up questions, like asking, “When does it open?” after asking where the nearest bakery is. Like the Echo, you can use IFTTT to create your own custom smart device scenarios to more fully automate your home.

 

Related: Top Google Assistant Apps List

Compatible devices

Hub and Controllers

• Amazon Alexa
• Google Hub max
• Logitech
• Samsung smartthing
• Wink hub

Lightening

• Lutron Caseta Wireless
• Emberlight
• Philips Hue lights
• Koogeek Light Strip
• Lifx Smart Bulbs
• Kasa Smart Bulb
• Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Bulb
• Sengled Smart LED with Motion Sensor

Locks and Camera

• Netgear Arlo Q
• Nest Cam IQ
• Swann HD
• August Smart Lock Pro
• Ezviz Mini O
• Wyze Cam
• Logitech
• Ring
• Honeywell
• Schlagle
• Yale SL

Switches and Outlets

• iClever Smart Plug
• Eco4life Smart Wi-Fi Plug
• Wemo switch

Thermostat

• Nest Learning Thermostat
• Ecobee (5th Gen)
• Honeywell

Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen)

It offers three smart speakers, the Amazon Echo (£90), Amazon Echo Dot (£50) and Amazon Echo Plus (£140). This audio functionality is combined with Amazon’s Alexa voice-enabled smart assistant, and these devices are a great introduction into the world of home automation.

As well as playing music, these devices can answer questions and control other smart devices such as light bulbs or locks.

Related: Smart Light Switch Alexa

Amazon compatible with Smart Heating, Lighting and Audio

Echo acts as a hub for the other devices in your home automation system. These include Hue, Sonos, Nest and Belkin, among others. They now interface conveniently and you can group activities together.

Once set up, on a cold morning you can be woken up by Dot, which could have previously heated your house via Nest, switched on all the lights downstairs and Radio 4 could be playing softly as you descend the staircase.

It can then switch the coffee percolator on via a Belkin WeMo plug. What’s more, if you hear a suspicious noise downstairs, you can turn on the lights and play loud music to scare any potential intruder away. And thanks to the Nest camera, you could have a video record of the event.

Related: Alexa controlled blinds

Alexa has two extra dimensions. One is a group of skills, like an app, that can help find your phone or control your television. The other aspect is ‘If This Then That’ or ITTT. You can make a very simple three or four command line programed to lock all your doors.

Compatible devices

Hub and Controllers

• Samsung SmartThings Hub
• Logitech Harmony Home Hub
• Energenie Home Gateway
• Philips Hue Home Automation Smart Bridge

Lightening

• Philips Hue
• LIFX B22 Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb
• TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Bulbs
• Osram Lightify Starter Kit
• Hive Active Lights
• LOHAS Smart LED Wi-Fi Bulb

Locks and Cameras

• Yale Keyless Smart Door Lock with Z-Wave Module
• Netgear Arlo Smart Home 2 HD Security Camera Kit
• Philips Hue Smart Motion Sensor
• Logitech Circle 2 Outdoor Home Security Camera
• Nest Protect Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
• ANNKE Nova S Security Camera
• Ring Video Doorbell
• Netgear Arlo Baby Monitoring Camera

Plug and Switches

• TP-Link HS100 Wi-Fi Smart Plug
• Belkin WiMo Switch Smart Plug
• Hive Active Plug
• Energenie Remote Control Sockets
• Aneken Smart Plug
• Philips Hue Smart Switch
• Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch

Heating and Cooling

• Honeywell Lyric T6 Smart Internet-enabled Thermostat
• Tado Smart Thermostat Starter Kit v3
• Netatmo Smart Thermostat
• Nest Learning Thermostat 3
• Hive Active Heating
• Honeywell 7-day Programmable Thermostat
• SALUS IT500 Internet Controlled Thermostat