Security
Video Doorbell
See and talk to whoever is at the door from your phone, and get a recording if a parcel goes missing.
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Smart Home Gadgets That Are Actually Worth It in Australia
Half the smart home aisle is gimmicks. These are the four that most Australian households end up using every single day: see who is at the door, keep an eye on the place, and get some floors cleaned without lifting a finger.
Updated 2026-10-23 | Good Trades AU
Security
WiFi Security Camera
Point it at the driveway, the yard or the shed. Motion alerts to your phone and footage you can actually check.
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Favourite
Smart Speaker
Music, timers, weather, news and smart home control by voice. The gadget families use most.
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Time saver
Robot Vacuum & Mop
Vacuum and mop while you are out. On hardwood and tiles, it quietly removes a whole weekly chore.
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Cheap win
Wi-Fi Smart Plug
Turns a lamp, a heater or the Christmas lights into something you can schedule from your phone. The easiest first smart home buy.
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Security
2K Outdoor Camera
Two lenses in one body, so you see the wide view and the close detail at once. Records on PIR motion instead of filming nothing all night.
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Hands off
Robot Vacuum and Mop
Vacuums, mops, then washes and dries its own pads. The one to buy if you want to stop thinking about floors.
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Budget pick
Quell Smoke Alarm 9V
Sealed ten year battery means no chirping at 3am and no ladder every year. Compliant for rentals in most states.
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Top rated
HEPA Air Purifier
Filters smoke, dust and pollen. Worth it in bushfire season, or a house with a shed and a dog.
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Top rated
Fingerprint Smart Door Lock
Keypad or phone entry, so nobody is locked out and you can give a tradie or a cleaner their own code.
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Popular
Tapo Outdoor Security Camera
Check the yard, driveway or back gate from your phone, with motion alerts when something moves.
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Top rated
WiZ Smart Bulb
Colour and warmth on a schedule, no wiring and no hub needed. Renters can use these too.
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Handy
MUBVIEW Video Doorbell
See and talk to whoever is at the door from your phone, and get a recording if a parcel goes missing.
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Handy
Smart LED Strip
Under bench, behind the TV or along a hallway. Colour and brightness from your phone, cut to length.
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Handy
Robot Vacuum
Runs while you are at work and keeps hard floors and low pile carpet honest between real cleans.
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Top rated
Smart Plug
Put lamps, heaters and the Christmas lights on a schedule from your phone, or use it as a timer for anything dumb.
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Top rated
PSA Smoke Alarm
Sealed ten year battery means no chirping at 3am and no ladder every year. Compliant for rentals in most states.
Check price on AmazonHow we pick
- We look at what is actually selling and rating well on Amazon AU right now, not what a brand pays us to push.
- We favour gear that suits Australian conditions: 230V/240V, local warranties where offered, and parts you can actually get here.
- We keep prices honest. Every link goes to a live Amazon AU listing so you always see the current price, not a stale one we typed in.
- If a product stops being worth recommending, it comes off the page.
Common questions
Do these work without a hub?
Most of these connect straight to your WiFi and control from a phone app, no hub needed. Check the individual listing to be sure.
Is my footage private?
It depends on the brand and settings. Use a strong unique password, turn on two-factor authentication and keep firmware updated.
Do I need fast internet?
For a couple of cameras and a doorbell, a normal NBN connection is fine. Too many high-resolution cameras on a weak upload speed is where people run into trouble.
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