Expensive gadgets for work

There are smart lights, microwaves, scales, and garage doors, so why not make tables, smart, too? More than a piece of furniture, this one from Sierra Modern Home has a built-in 360-degree speaker, a Qi-based wireless charging station, and touch controls. With a modern design, it doesn’t scream “I’m a smart home” product immediately, a nice aberration from the more high-tech and minimalist fares mostly available in the market. If you’re out of juice, the table features two USB parts stealthily hidden somewhere on the side so you can recharge instantly and without much hassle. And should it err, you have a whole year’s worth of warranty and money back guarantee to fall back on.

This Touchscreen Deadbolt from Schlage Lock Company is great because it works with Amazon Alexa, and not so great because it requires a hub. But if you already have a hub setup, then this shouldn’t be a problem. The Schlage Z-Wave Connect Camelot helps you stay secure indoors with 30 personalized codes at a time and a built-in alarm with three alert settings. It’s compatible with Z-wave technology if you’re big on automation, and with this, you can unlock your door remotely via the web or your smartphone. Best of all, it’s BHMA/ANSI Grade 1 certified, which is the highest residential rating, by the way.