In present-day India, the number of geeks & techies are increasing day by day.
Many people from tier 2 & tier 3 cities now also have taken interest in tech gadgets & smart home automation products.
Today, in my article I’ll discuss some of the best smart gadgets available in India in 2020. I’m going to unravel some unseen gadgets & Gizmodo in India, which are very much useful in day to day life.
You can also buy these smart gadgets online in India from Amazon and transform your home into a smart home.
In the last 2 – 3 years the popularity of smart gadgets have increased at an exponential rate.
While searching for some of these smart gizmos online. I found that there is a good crazy among the younger generating & they are buying them in India too.
This inspired me to write an article featuring these amazing cool gadgets to buy in India.
My whole article will cover topics ranging from smart gadgets for home, office, car, kitchen, and student.
Okay…without wasting any more time on intro let’s dive into the main topic.
This article is not any review post so the list of smart tech gadgets that I’m going to discuss in this very article will be provided to you. All of these mentioned gizmos are available online in India at all major online shopping websites in India.
Hope you guys will like them.
Smart gadgets for Home
In this section, I’m going to tell you about some of the latest technology gadgets in the market that you can buy online in India and transform you normal home into an awesome smart home filled with best smart home automation products 2020.
Smart Home Speakers
Smart speakers in India have become a craze and I’m also a fan of this tech gadget. I have both Google Home Mini & Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation both are just superb.
What is a smart speaker?
The technology behind Smart speakers is IoT a.k.a. internet of Things, when you ask something to the device, in the background it contracts with the cloud servers of the respective companies & provides you with a valid response.
The best smart home speakers in India are Amazon Alexa & google Home series. They’re probably the best in the market.
Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation
Amazon echo dot 3rd Generation is one of my favorite Smart Tech gadgets in India and probably the best smart home speaker available online in India beating its close Rival Google Home Mini.
I personally own this is Echo 3rd Generation. This gadget is useful for many purposes.
Amazon echo dot 3rd generation features:
- Listen to free music from Amazon music
- Ask Alexa to read the news for you
- If you are an audiophile then you are gonna love this feature, you can ask Alexa to read books from your audible account.
- Also Alexa can read your e-books from Amazon Kindle account
- You can also Add items to your Shopping Cart using Alexa echo dot 3rd generation though it is not recommended by me.
- If you have the fire TV stick then you can comment Alexa to play anything on your fire TV stick
- And at last, it's primary use: control all your Smart home devices using Amazon Alexa just say Alexa turn off the light or Alexa switch on the AC.
So you can imagine what amount of task Alexa echo dot 3rd Generation can perform just using your voice command. so if you were thinking of Smart home Automation products then Amazon Alexa should be your number one on the list.
Read my review of Echo Dot 3rd Generation smart home speaker from Amazon on Quora.
Google Home Mini
Google smart home speakers are second to echo dot 3rd Generation in the list of best smart home speakers 2020.
Like Alexa it can also perform similar tasks, here all we have to say is “hey Google” or “Ok Google” followed by what you want to command.
As I have previously stated that I also own Google Home Mini Is because Google is way ahead of everyone in terms of its AI named Google assistant.
One of the coolest features of Google home is that it can have continued conversation with you which other smart speakers like Amazon Alexa, Apple home pod and other such device are lacking.
Features of Google Home Mini:
- It can play music from services like Google Play Music, gaana, Saavn, Spotify etc.
- It can read news from leading Indian online news portals like NDTV Times of India gadgets 360 etc.
- Google assistant about movies that are playing nearby theatres.
- Call using Google home, in India, it can call only contacts via Google duo app.
- You can have continued conversation with your Google assistant who Can answer all of your questions cleverly
- If you have a chromecast device on your Smart TV then you can ask Google Home Mini to play whatever you like from YouTube it will directly start playing on your smart TV via Chromecast online media streaming device.
- One of the best features of Google Home smart speaker is that it will respond to the voice of configure using the Google Home app which is available in Play Store.
The price of Google Home Mini in India is Rs 4449 only and it is being sold through selective online platforms like Flipkart Croma and store.google.com and if you want to buy it offline then you can get one from Reliance Digital stores.
Read my review of Google Home Mini smart speaker on Quora.
Online media streaming devices
In this era of digital India where the number of internet users is increasing day by day at a higher rate than other countries thanks to our Reliance jio 4G network.
One thing that is becoming extremely popular in India is online content from sites like YouTube and OTT services like Netflix, hotstar and others.
In normal case one have to watch content on Netflix, hotstar full extra on their desktop laptops are using mobile apps.
But right now they are a solution that you can use to access apps like this on your TV. It does not matter if your TV is a smart Android TV or not but using this online streaming media players you can watch them on your non-smart tv.
Amazon FireTV Stick 4k
When it comes to online media streaming devices Amazon fire TV stick is the one you look for. This Smart home gadget is powered by the Android operating system.
You can plug it in your TV is HDMI cable and give your TV a smart android tv look
Amazon fire TV stick 4K as hundreds of apps available in a store which you can install and use.
You are some of the apps that are supported on this platform.
to get the maximum features of this gadget you will need a prime subscription account which is just rupees 999 only.
You can enjoy at free quality contents from prime videos and its collection of movies music extra.
Currently, I am hooked to this smart device that I even have to cancel my cable subscription and I have fully opted for Amazon Prime subscription which is truly great and affordable in India.
Some of Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Features:
- Enjoy brilliant picture: 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos.
- Experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, plus browse websites like YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit.
- 500,000+ movies and TV episodes.
Read my in-depth unbaised review of Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa voice control remote.
Chromecast 3rd Generation
Google Chromecast 3 yet another casting device but not as good as fire TV stick if you compare all the features and benefits they provide. Google Chromecast requires your mobile laptops tabs etc., to cast its content on your television.
What Google Chromecast 2 can do?
Cast videos & music from your smartphone, iPad, laptops etc., directly to your tv. You can also cast powerpoint slides, pdf files on the projector using this.
How do you connect Google chromecast to TV?
Setup:
- Plug the adapter in a power source.
- Plug the chromecast device in your tv’s HDMI cable.
- Download the app from Google play store.
- Configure using the given instructions. And you’re all set to go.
Note: This device cannot run without a power source, you’ll need to plug the charger adapter in the power socket.
Do I need WiFi for chromecast?
Yes.
Currently, JioTV is not supported by Chromecast 2 while Jio Cinema is available. For live tv, you have to opt for Hotstar.
According to me, it has its utility in the office more than in our home. But if you have a Google environment then you can surely opt for Google Chromecast 2.
Price of Google Chromecast 3 Rs 3499/– is only available online at Flipkart and Croma.
| Gadgets | Ratings | Store Link |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Google Home (White) | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Fire TV Stick 4K with All-New Alexa Voice Remote | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Google Chromecast 3 Media Streaming Device | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Anti Theft Burglar Pad Lock Alarm Security Siren for Home | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Automatic Vacuum Toothpaste Dispenser Squeezer | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Bosch GSB 500W 10 RE Professional Tool Kit | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Wi-Fi Wireless HD IP Security Camera CCTV | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Honeywell HAC25M1201W 53-Watt Room Air Purifier | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Seneo 100ml Essential Oil Diffuser Personal Aromatherapy Diffuser | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
Smart Lighting System for Home
Smart lightening, an Internet of Things (IoT) technology using Which you can use to control the lightening system of your home like bulbs tubes other lights.
The logic behind is that you can control the color you want to have, the amount of brightness you require, and to switch off and switch on the lights. you can control all of this using mobile apps and smart home gadgets.
Using smart lights state the color of the lights according to your mood Bright in the morning In the evening a dim light and at night while in bed you can use any Relaxing light color that you find can help you relax and sleep.
Philips hue has over 50 thousand light shades that you can try out. Smart LED bulbs are not that much expensive to have you can easily get one around rupees 1200 to 2000 INR.
While the price of Philips Hue smart LED lights to start from rupees 1900 and the price of Syska smart LED lights to start from Rupees 1500 online in India.
In India, the smart lightening is dominated by Philips hue and Syska smart lights among the others.
Also if budget is your problem and you don’t want to go for high end smart LED light you can also off for other cheaper options those are available from several other good brands.
The lowest price of smart LED lights on Amazon India is Rs 1100.
List of best Smart Lighting products in India
| Lights | Ratings | Store Link |
|---|---|---|
| Philips Hue Starter Kit with 10W E27 bulb | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Mansaa Smartshine - Bluetooth Wireless Smart Led Bulb | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Philips Hue Personal Wireless Lighting Smart Bulb 10W White | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Syska Smart Light 7W LED Bulb | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Count_On Smart LED Bulb, Voice Control with Alexa & Google Home Assistant | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
Smart Plug
A smart plug is another useful home gadget which falls in the category of Smart Home Automation products.
Smart plugs can surely turn any device into a smart device, by using your smartphone or Smart home gadgets you can control your other non-smart Electronic appliances.
Smart plug uses a Wi-Fi connection to connect to your smartphone app, you can effectively switch off or switch on any appliances or schedule them to do so.
Some of the other smart plug manufacturers also give you the ability to control the output of power to the following devices.
I think the smart plug is one of the best smart home automation gadget that we can use in our daily life.
Just imagine you are out of your home and you remember that you forgot to switch off your refrigerator, or air conditioner in normal case you again have to revert back to home and manually switch off this electrical appliance but if you have a smart plug in your home then you can effectively switch them off using your smartphone from anywhere.
Typically a smart plug price starts from rupees thousand only online in Amazon India. Currently, the TP-link smart plug is one of the best smart plug available online in India.
Here is the list of best smart plugs available online in India
| Smart Plugs | Ratings | Store Link |
|---|---|---|
| Oakter Smart plug for hi- powered appliances | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Smarteefi Android Remote Controlled WiFi Smart Power Extension Strip | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| D-Link DSP-W215/E Wi-Fi Smart Power Plug Adapter | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Smart Plug High Low Voltage Cutout/Protector | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| EMBox WiFi Smart Plug Outlet | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
Smart Android TV
Most of you know what is a smart LED TV right?
Well, if not I’m discussing the difference between these two type of television again.
What is the difference between a smart tv and smart android tv?
Smart TV is basically an Internet Ready Television, which using the internet enables you to watch online content from youtube, Netflix etc. It is a generic term.
Smart Android TV is nothing else but a smart TV which has an inbuilt Android operating system which can do things just like your smartphone install apps on the smart Android TV and you can use them as you wish.
The Android TV will have an Android interface where you can switch between apps and other contents using your tv remote.
So, why should you buy a smart Android TV?
It’s pretty simple if you want to upgrade your non-smart TV to smart TV that’s all you need.
It can pretty much do everything you can do on your smartphones, tablets, iPad on a much bigger screen which is really awesome.
To have an Android TV internet connection such as broadband connection is a must.
As because most of the apps which you might one I use on your smart Android TV will require internet connection such as YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon prime videos etc.
Buying a smart Android TV Is not an expensive thing anymore as because Xiaomi has launched MI smart Android TV starting from 15000 rupees for the 32-inch model which is pretty much cheap considering other brands who have launched this type of television sets in India.
Here is a list of best smart Android TV available in India 2020:
| Smart Android TV | Ratings | Store Link |
|---|---|---|
| Mi LED TV 4C PRO 80 cm (32) HD Ready Android TV | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Kevin 81.3 cm (32 inches) HD Ready Smart LED TV K32CV338H | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| CloudWalker 80 cm (32 inches) 4K Smart HD Ready LED TV 32SHX2 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Sanyo 123.2 cm (49 inches) Full HD IPS Smart LED TV XT-49S8100FS | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Mi LED TV 4A PRO 123.2 cm (49) Full HD Android TV | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
Smart Gadgets for Kitchen
Okay, this section as you can see it’s all about smart kitchen gadgets that are available in India. This also comes under smart kitchen ideas category which you can try out in your home.
So, if you’re not sure what is this all about or what smart kitchen ideas/appliances to try/buy then follow my guide here.
Hope this will helps you with what you’re looking for.
Let’s get going………
What are smart kitchen gadgets?
Smart kitchen appliances are nothing but electronic (mostly) appliances which are built using new age smart technologies like IoT. These smart tech gadgets help you to fully automate your kitchen.
Imagine having a robot to do all your cooking & washing the utensils.
Wouldn’t that be a cool thing to own or have?
To make your work easier in the kitchen?
Though a smart robot which can do such a thing is still not available right, some cool gadgets are available online in India that can certainly help you in your day to day kitchen just like having a maid.
These devices are called smart gadgets for the kitchen.
Presently these electronic appliances are made by LG, Samsung, Ikea, etc., few of them are available in India.
Some of these amazing kitchen gadgets will let you control them using your smartphone apps or smart speakers which I have discussed above.
In this digital era, smart kitchen appliances are the future of cooking. One thing I would like to bring to your notice is that you might be thinking that these things will be expensive AF.
Hell no, yeah few high-end products are expensive but not all within Rs 10,000 you can buy many cool kitchen stuff that will help you in your kitchen drudgery.
Why you need smart kitchen appliances?
Having smart kitchen appliances can be very helpful. These smart kitchen automation products which will make your work lot easier thanks to their ability to do so. They are just must have gadgets for every home.
Suppose how about a robotic floor mopping device that can effectively clear the floor, and guess, how much work, time & energy you’ll save?
How about a wifi connected smart pressure cooker, using which you can check the cooking progress, while you’re out somewhere else?
Smarter Electric iKettle is a unique cool gadget that you can buy online but right now not available in India. This smart electric kettle can integrate with smart home devices like Google Home & Amazon Alexa. You can use your phone to control the boiling of water, the temperature at which you want to boil it.
Lastly, I want to mention how about a Coffee Maker which can be controlled directly from your phone using just the smartphone’s Bluetooth, control the brewing temperature, pre-soak time etc.
Just imagine how cool is that?
Okay, enough of bragging about these smart kitchen appliances, simply ask yourself one question…are they really going to help you in doing your daily routine kitchen work?
If you ask yes it’ll that’s they’re made to make life a hell lot easier. And these electronic appliances for the kitchen are becoming popular day by day.
Okay, if you’re into these smart gadgets for kitchen then I have a list of cool kitchen appliances that you can buy for your kitchen online in India 2020.
What are the best kitchen gadgets?
Based on our research, these are the best smart home kitchen products available right now in India.
| Smart Kitchen Gadgets | Ratings | Store Link |
|---|---|---|
| Dyson V8 Absolute+ Cord-Free Vacuum | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| iRobot 900 Series Roomba 960 Vacuum Cleaning Robot | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Smart Kitchen Gadgets Boil Over Stopper | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Mini Electronic Egg Boiler 7 Egg Cooker | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Home Puff HP-MED-CHPR Vegetable Chopper | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Cello Chop N Chop Table Top Electric Chopper | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Wireless Automatic Water Can Dispenser | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Black & Decker PW1200 Pressure Washer 90-Bar | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Bosch Free-Standing 12 Place Settings Dishwasher | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
Smart Gadgets for Students
In this section, I’m gonna discuss some essential educational gadgets for students in India.
I haven’t found any Indian Gadget website covering this topic anywhere.
So, I thought I should take the initiative to let to introduce my own Indian audience to smart gadgets for students.
Typically, these type of gadgets is meant to assist students in their studies, projects and other related stuff.
These are essential productivity devices that will help students in their academics.
If you’re wondering what gadgets & gizmodo falls under this category, then read below.
How these things will help you?
The first foremost thing is increasing one’s productivity which is the primary focus of these gadgets.
Suppose you’re having difficulty in taking or organizing your notes, what about a device that can help you to solve your dilemma?
Another instance, you’re going on a holiday but you don’t want to waste the free hours that you’ll get while traveling or some other event where you think you’ll get some free time.
Now, you want to read some books in normal case you’ll bring a book with yourself right?
However, in some cases, it will just be an extra burden.
So, what to do?
You can get an Amazon Kindle Reading device for you. No need to carry books physically, just get the pdf version of it.
Amazon Kindle store has the largest collection of e-books on the internet.
Yet another scenario, your printer may have some of the best-advanced features but you can’t carry the large printer with you.
In a hostel, you may not get access to a printer but you need pictures for your project, then what to do?
To solve this problem HP has introduced the “HP Sprocket” a pocket-size photo printer that can effectively print photos from your smartphone. It is a lightweight device that you can carry anywhere in your bag.
Are they overpriced?
Absolutely not. These study gadgets for students are extremely helpful and they are priced accordingly.
But there is a way to buy these at discount prices all you need is a .edu mail id or else your student mail id from your school or college or university.
Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, HP, Dell etc., they provide heavy student discounts on all of their top products, check it before buying anything from them.
If you’ve your student mail id then sign up for >> Amazon Prime Membership << today.
Hope, you have got a vague idea about what is meant by educational gadgets for students.
Thought in India the availability of latest tech gadgets is an issue, but some of them you can buy online.
My curated list of Smart gadgets for students in India
Some of the gadgets are clever and some are of novelty type.
| Gadgets For Students | Rating | Store Link |
|---|---|---|
| Kindle Paperwhite (7th gen), 6" High Resolution Display | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Apple iPad(6th Gen) Tablet (9.7 inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi) | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Portronics POR-704 Adjustable Laptop Table | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Gods Polyester Black Laptop Backpack | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
Smart Gadgets for Car
This is also one of the few good topics that none of Indian gadget bloggers/websites cover. So, I’ll discuss cool car accessories for guys than you can buy online in India.
After the smart home & kitchen, it is time for our car to get transformed into a smart car. To do so we will need some coolest car gadgets to make it happen.
If you’re thinking to buy a new car as because it has a great interior or hi-tech car gadgets installed in them, don’t you worry you can have then all just by upgrading your present car with all the best car interior accessories at a lower cost?
Some of these must have car gadgets will be useful if you’re going for a long road trip, some will help you increase the aesthetic value of your car, and others will enhance the overall look of your car.
Though here I can’t tell that many of you’ll like the car gadgets that I’m going mention in my post solely because of personal preference and nothing else.
Also Read: Best Car Bluetooth Receivers with mic in India 2020
List of Best Car Gadgets to buy from Amazon India 2020
| Cool Car Gadgets | Ratings | Store Link |
|---|---|---|
| boAt Dual Port Rapid Car Charger | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Bosch AQT 35-12 1500-Watt Home and Car Washer | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Callas Hammock 600D Waterproof | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| Bergmann Typhoon Car Tyre Inflator | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
| AmazonBasics Rooftop Car Carrier Bag | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Check Price |
Smart doorbell
Smart doorbells or smart video doorbells for home are not typical doorbells someone rings the door and you answer by opening the door or before opening whatever the situation be.
Smart video door phone bell have a display screen, 2-way audio system, and built-in IR. They consist of two parts one which is for outsiders & the second device to be kept inside.
The device which will act as the doorbell outside has a speaker & a camera fitted into it with an inbuilt-IR vision that lets you see the video/image of people at your doorstep even in dim lits or at night.
These are very useful security gadgets for the home, this acts as a deterrence against crime to be committed.
Smart switch
In 2020 you may have by now heard about smart switches, if not no problem I’ll explain. Smart switches are IoT devices that are controlled wireless via specific smartphone apps or other smart home devices like Google Home, Amazon Echo, etc.
You may not need to be present at the place where the smart switches are located, all you need to make sure is that they’re connected to the internet.
Switch off/on the electrical appliances connected to the smart switchboard using your smartphone.
These are very sophisticated smart home automation products that you can buy, most of these switchboards come with one or two plug-points as of now.
Smart WiFi CCTV camera
Now CCTV cameras also became smart. Wifi CCTV camera is a must-have smart security gadget for homes, apartments, small shops, etc.
The wireless connectivity makes it so useful that even if you’re not present at your home you can see the realtime footages and also control some of the functions of the CCTV camera with your smartphone.
For instance, Mi MJSXJ02CM 360° 1080P wifi home security camera is the best selling product in India as of now. This particular product enables you to control the device’s movement(the camera has move 360 degrees) and also they have intruder alert sent directly to your mobile.
My Take
I know this a very long post, most of you must be feeling lazy to read this article. But I have no other choice, I’ve tried my best to convey my message about “Best Smart Gadgets in India 2020“
This article is more of an educational type to let you know what exactly these smart tech gadgets are and how they work and why should you buy them.
I may have missed some information, or if you want me to include something then please let me know in the comments section.
I’ll be happy to do so.
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