5 Underrated Smart Home Devices Indians Are Missing
By Manjunath Vendan, Correspondent at Homes India

5 Underrated Smart Home Devices Indians Are Missing

Smart home devices India

I still remember the first time I set up a Smart Plug in my flat. It felt like magic — I could switch on a lamp from my phone without getting off the couch.

Since then, I’ve seen many smart home devices flood, the market. Yet some very useful and underrated smart home gadgets remain overlooked.

In 2025, with smart home gadgets becoming more common, it’s a great time to explore a few gadgets that many Indians have not yet adopted. These devices bring real convenience, security, or comfort often at low cost.

Why these devices matter

Urban homes, rented flats, compact apartments, or shared spaces often juggle limited wiring, varying power supply, and busy schedules. Home automation devices India that are easy to install and affordable deliver big benefits, from energy savings to security and comfort. Many of these devices also work with popular voice assistants or apps, which suits busy millennials and Gen Z renters. Setting them up correctly makes daily life simpler and smarter.

These smart gadgets for Indian homes are exactly what many households need to upgrade convenience without spending a fortune. Urban homes, rented flats, compact apartments, or shared spaces often juggle limited wiring, varying power supply, and busy schedules. Smart home gadgets that are easy to install and affordable can deliver big benefits, from energy savings to security and comfort.

“People are realising that these smart devices are not expensive. Earlier, security equipment used to be expensive and complicated. Now, smart devices are easy to use and low cost” - Nikhil Rajpal, CEO, Qubo.

Many of these devices also play well with popular voice assistants or apps, which suits busy millennials and Gen Z renters. If you set them up right, they can make daily life simpler and smarter.

1. Smart Plug (Wi-Fi Plug)

A Wi-Fi smart plug turns a regular socket into a smart one. Plug in a lamp, fan or TV. Then control it via phone or voice — from anywhere.

Why you need it: It helps you switch devices on/off remotely. You can schedule them (for example lights at night). It also saves power when you forget to switch off devices.

Features:

  • Remote on/off
  • scheduling, voice-assistant control (Alexa/Google)
  • energy-monitoring (on some models)

Price Range: Rs. 600–Rs. 1,500 depending on brand and features.

Popular Picks:

  • Wipro
  • Qubo
  • ZunPulse
  • TP-Link (Tapo)

Recommended pick to highlight: Qubo Smart Plug 10A

Smart plugs are perfect for everyday appliances — fans, lights, TV — and a great, low-cost start for “smart home automation for Indian households.”

Tip: These plugs are a great starting point for smart home automation for Indian households.

🍪 Do you like Cookies?

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Read more...