Shop Best Smart Cookout Devices
Independence Day is right around the corner. And for many MD homes, that means cookout, fireworks, and family fun. So let’s take a break from finding cheap electricity rates and talk about some fun summertime tech. Here are our top five smart devices for your next family cookout!
Best Family Cookout Smart Device
Outdoor lighting, pool pumps, and electric grills all need to be connected to your house. And the Wyze Plug Outdoor makes them easier to handle. The plug is weather resistant, incredibly cheap, and has a ton of useful features. For example, vacation mode settings can light up your house at random times to help hide that you’re away. In addition, energy monitoring tools can help you meet your energy saving goals. Best of all, it works with Alexa, Google Voice, and other Wyze devices.
Smart Fun for July 4
I’ve been enjoying my nighttime cookouts because of the Govee Lynx Dream String Lights. First thing I love is how its 47 scene modes make decorations a snap. I can set simple white lights for summer cookouts, festive colors for Christmas, or rapid flashing candy colors when I feel like hosting a dance party. The lights also work with Google Voice, IFTTT, and Alexa systems.
I also love the JBL Charge 5 for my outdoor speaker needs. First of all, it’s got a compact, sturdy, and waterproof design that makes it just as good for my backyard as for the beach. The companion app has the features you can expect, except for equalizer controls. More importantly, it packs some incredible sound quality despite its size. It also has charging ports for smartphone charging and rubber feet to keep it sturdy on a table. Pretty good for less than $200.
Best Outdoor Grilling Devices
If you enjoy charcoal grilling, then you know how annoying starting the fire can be. But the Looftlighter can start the fire without lighter fuel. It uses superheated air to ignite charcoal, wood, or briquettes. It can reach high heat in seconds and can double as a fireplace starter.
And you might check out the Traeger Timberline 1300 to take your grilling to the next level. This wood-fired grill uses modulating fans to make some of the tastiest meats I’ve ever had. It also connects to your Wi-fi so you can control the heat from anywhere in the house as well as accessing a bunch of recipes. It’s also nails the ease-of-use metrics for my favorite devices. Just be warned, this is expensive and requires two people to assemble.
Enjoy Next Family Cookout
This year is a great one for cool smart devices. There’s plenty of options for everything from family cookouts to flashy garden parties and everything in between. Hopefully these give you some ideas for spicing up your holiday weekend cookouts.
And when the grilling is done, make sure you visit https://www.mdenergyratings.com to shop for the cheapest electricity rates in town. You can also drop by for the news to help you save money and energy.