Laser makes creating a smart home even more affordable starting with a $10 smart light

 By Stephen Fenech

Australian consumer electronics brand Laser has made the cost of creating a smart home more affordable than ever before with the Connect range and has reduced products like its Smart Light Bulbs down to just $10.

The Connect SmartHome range has enjoyed huge success since being available exclusively through Harvey Norman and now it offers significant price reductions to make them an even more affordable option.

The $10 Smart Light Bulbs are ow actually as cheap as regular light bulbs and will be available alongside the Connect Smart Wi-Fi Plug ($18) and a Smart Indoor Security Camera ($39).

These products are compatible with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa which means they can all be controlled with your voice and through the Connect SmartHome app which is available free on iOS and Android.

Sales data through Laser and Harvey Norman indicates customers are choosing smart lights and smart switches as their first products on the road to make their homes smarter.

“As a proud and well-established Australian company, we are well positioned to service this category, challenge existing pricing structures, and provide customers with affordable options in creating their connected home, often for the very first time,” says Laser managing director Chris Lau.

“In under a year, Connect has become a key driver of the smart home categories through our partnership with Harvey Norman, and today’s price reductions will only continue our drive to make this technology as accessible to as many people as possible.”

Here are the products in the Connect SmartHome Everyday product range:

Connect SmartHome – Smart White LED Light Bulbs

Connect SmartHome’s range of everyday Smart White LED Light Bulbs offer a range of smart lighting options to cover Australian households.

Available in 10W and 5W options across B22, E27 and E14 fittings, the White bulb allows you to control the warm vs cool white balance of the globe to suit the mood or occasion. The globes can be switched on/off, dimmed or scheduled using the free Connect SmartHome App or on any compatible smart device.

– Connect Smart 10W B22 White LED Light Bulb – RRP: $10

– Connect Smart 10W E27 White LED Light Bulb – RRP: $10

– Connect Smart 5W E14 White LED Bulb – RRP: $10

Connect SmartHome – Smart Wi-Fi Plug

A handy addition to your automated home system, the CONNECT Smart Wi-Fi Plug with Dual USB Charging Port gives you optimum control in managing your plugged device or appliance even when you are away.

It has a straightforward, low-profile design with short circuit and surge protection, for ease of use, safety and seamless blending in with your home’s aesthetic.

– Connect Smart Wi-Fi Plug with 2 x USB – RRP: $18

Connect SmartHome – Indoor Security Camera

With its compact and discrete design, the Connect Smart Security Camera is a great centrepiece for your surveillance system at home or in the office.

Complete with motion detection, pan and tilt abilities and night vision, the camera is designed to be the perfect indoor, peace-of-mind device.

This smart camera features 720p HD image resolution, two-way audio and supports MicroSD cards up to 64gb.

– Connect Smart Indoor Security Camera – RRP $39