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The best smart home devices in 2020  by Kate Kozuch July 14, 2020

They can raise your home's IQ, from security cameras and Wi-Fi locks to cutting edge light bulbs. The best smart home devices can let you turn your lights on from your smartphone, stream music to a speaker using Alexa (or Google Assistant,) lock your doors remotely, clean your house, and much more. But smart home devices are about more than just convenience. They can also help you save on heating and energy costs, create routines or notify you when there's an emergency.The number of smart home brands is constantly growing. That said, not all smart home devices are as reliable as they claim. We have tested dozens of offerings across all different categories, from the best home security cameras to the best smart light bulbs. If a device can be controlled by an app or a voice, we are here to help you decide if it fits your needs. And if you are loyal to a single smart assistant platform, here are the best Alexa compatible devices, best Google Home compatible devices and best HomeKit devices. Of all the best smart home devices we have reviewed, our top pick is usually of the best smart speakers because all have a voice assistant built in, which lets you look up the news and weather, get recipes, and control the rest of your smart home devices. Our favourite smart home device is the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock. Although the Echo is the best smart speaker overall, the Echo Dot with Clock is a more affordable option. It has an attractive cloth-covered exterior, built-in LED system and lets you use all of the best Alexa skills. You can even group multiple Echo speakers together to create an intercom system in your home, and send messages out to your Alexa contacts.You can also use Alexa (and Google Assistant) to check in on the Arlo Q security camera, which is one of the best smart home devices designed for giving you peace of mind. The cam records in 1080p high-definition, plus its software and app are easy to use. Motion detection notifications can be used to initiate your smart home routines, or let you know when something or someone is moving around your house when you are not there. The fifth-generation Ecobee Smart Thermostat makes our list of the best smart home devices, too. Unlike traditional thermostats, the Ecobee learns your behaviour to tailor your home's heating and cooling to your routines. It also has Alexa built in, so you can use Amazon's voice assistant whenever you’re in range, no Echo needed. The name says it all: This is an Echo Dot with a clever LED clock built in its face. However, this seemingly simple addition adds a ton of functionality to the Echo Dot, making an even better smart home companion. In fact, we wish more smart home companies took Amazon's cue and make minor —yet effective — enhancements to already excellent devices. More than just the time, though, the Echo Dot with Clock's display can also show you the current temperature, and also functions as a timer. It also has an ambient sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the display based on the lightning of its surrounding environment.

Exercise 1        Read the text and choose the correct answer (A/B/C/D) by filling the circle(         )

Exercise 2 Write the words correctly.

Exercise 3 Answer the questions.

Master Exercise 1        Read the text and choose the correct answer (A/B/C/D) by filling the circle(         )

Exercise 2 Write the words correctly.

Exercise 3 Answer the questions.