Thanks to a wide range of devices—including more affordable options—popping up in the market today, setting up a smart home with the help of a fast and reliable Internet connection is easier than ever. And with the Next Upgrade staff constantly poring over the latest in home automation, it’s no surprise we all have our own list of gadgets we secretly lust—and are saving up for.
Since Christmas is just around the corner, we thought it’d be nice to share with you the smart devices on our wishlist. We believe these gadgets will bring us closer to our dream smart home! Who knows, it might just inspire you to buy one for yourself!
Smart Speaker
From Google Official Store
I want to have a smart assistant and smart speaker like the Google Nest to help me control my smart home, like what I’m doing now with Siri using my iPhone. — Matthew Balicudiong, Editor-in-Chief
Robot vacuum
From Eufy Philippines Official Website
I’ve always wanted to buy a eufy RoboVac! It’s quite pricey, so I’m still saving up for it. It’s a good thing there have been so many brands and models that have hit the market recently, though. More options for me! — Elaine Carag, Managing Editor
Smart TV
From Xiaomi Flagship Store
The smart device I want for Christmas is a smart TV—the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 55”! It’s an Android TV with a 4K display, Google Assistant, Dolby Audio, and other smart AI features. With it, I can binge-watch all the films and series I want on a smarter, larger screen! — Gracey Maala, Associate Editor
Smart Pet Feeder
From CrabTek Flagship Store
I’ve been eyeing a smart pet feeder like the Crabtek Automatic Pet Feeder with Wide Angle Camera for my dog Balenciaga for some time now. It would help a lot, especially when we need to leave her at home, and there’s the bonus of speaking to her through the device. I can imagine Bal being so weirded out by it, though! LOL. — Angela Arcega, Art Director
Smart Soundbar
From Sonos Official Website
I'd love a smart soundbar like the Sonos Beam (Gen 2). I enjoy binge-watching or listening to music, so a good-quality smart speaker would be a great addition to my home. Not to mention, it has a built-in smart assistant, so that would definitely help make life more convenient thanks to voice commands. — Karess Rubrico, Senior Content Writer
Smart Power Strip
From Aukey Official Website
I really need to invest in a smart powerstrip like the Aukey PowerHub. The idea of not having to physically get up to turn switches on and off or plug/unplug devices might sound lazy, but for me, it’s really convenient, and it lets you save on electricity, too. This one has a surge protector and safeguards your gadgets from excessive current, overheating, and overcharging. Since I work from home, I can easily control all my appliances and devices without worry! — Kitty Elicay-Carpena, Content Writer
Smartwatch
From Apple Official Website
I want an Apple Series 8 smartwatch. I want to make this purchase because it will pair perfectly with my phone. So far, I really like the Apple ecosystem and want to make everything seamless. — Louigi Balao, Content Writer
Smart Air Purifier
From Xiaomi Flagship Store
I would like a smart air purifier like the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifer 4 Lite. This is to clean the air in my condo unit since it sometimes gets stuffy. This is for my health, too. —Excel Dyquiangco
Mesh Router
From TP-Link Official Website
The smart device I’d wish for this Christmas is a TP-Link Deco M5WiFi Mesh Router for better Internet connectivity throughout the entire house. Since I work from home, I sometimes have to set up my workspace where my laptop can get a better signal. With a dedicated mesh router in my preferred workspace, I’ll have a smoother internet connection than I do currently. — JR Carag, Contributing Writer