If you’re looking to build a smart-home, be prepared to add at least an extra €15,000 to the cost of the build to allow for the purchase and installation of the technology. If, however, you simply want to smarten up your current home without breaking the bank, then this is for you.

There’s a number of devices you can install into a property, regardless of how old it is that will smarten it up.

Belkin WeMo Wi-Fi Bulb Bayonet | Starter Kit €99

The WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set lets you access and control your WeMo Smart LED Bulbs from anywhere, using your existing home Wi-Fi network and mobile internet. Dim lights, turn them on or off, or create a custom schedule that works for your family. You can also set your lights to turn on automatically at sunset, dim them to watch a movie, or turn them off after you leave home, all from your smart device.

Use the free WeMo App to create custom schedules for your home lighting. You can ensure the lights are always on when you come home from work or turn specific bulbs off every day to reduce power consumption. The WeMo App also lets you control each light individually or as a group according to room or area of the house.

The free WeMo App is available for Android, iOS, and Kindle operating systems and works on multiple smart devices simultaneously.

Belkin WeMo Home Automation Switch €49.99

The Belkin WeMo Switch works with the free WeMo app so you can turn electronics on or off from anywhere. A lamp, a fan, a heater, curling iron, stereo, you name it. If you can plug it in, you can control it with WeMo.

You can turn your electronic devices on or off, you can even put them on a schedule. You’ll save time, and save money by conserving energy. WeMo uses your home Wi-Fi network, and also operates over mobile internet—so you can control things while you’re away. WeMo is completely modular, allowing you to control as much or as little of your home as you like.

Features:

• Turn electronics on or off — from anywhere.
• Operates over Wi-Fi and mobile internet, at home and away.
• You’ve already got everything you need: WeMo works with your existing Wi-Fi router and any iOS product (iPhone, iPad, iPod) - iOS 5 or higher and any Android device 4.0 or higher.
• Put your electronic devices on a schedule.
• Modular system. You can add additional WeMo Switches easily, any time.
• Control as much or as little of your home as you want to.
• Plugs into any regular 240v wall outlet.
• Intuitive, easy set up. Easy to use.
• Free WeMo app.

Apple Drop €99

Drop is a Bluetooth-enabled kitchen scale that intuitively guides you step-by-step through finding, making and sharing dishes with the help of a connected iPad app. If you're lacking in an ingredient, Drop will measure what you have and adjust the rest of the recipe accordingly.

Features:

• Hundreds of step-by-step interactive recipes
• Smart scaling - scale any recipe by ingredient
• Simple ingredient substitutions
• More single-bowl recipes mean less clean-up
• Auto progress and wireless button mean no need to touch the iPad with dirty fingers