Connecting For A Smarter Home

The "smart home" is no longer a futuristic platform – a slew of connected products are currently on the market to help consumers make their houses more automated, secure and comfortable.

With today's smart products, homeowners can schedule their lights and fans to turn on just before they enter their houses. They can check in with their smart refrigerators to see what groceries they need while at the store. And, when someone rings the doorbell, they can talk to visitors and see who is at the door, even if they aren't home.

Meanwhile, on the channel's part, solution providers can offer services to integrate and secure these smart gadgets for residences or commercial building owners. Here are 20 connected products that mark the smart home of the future.