New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- I do not want a home filled with gadgets that look futuristic but barely make a difference to my daily routine. What makes more sense to me is using technology to take care of the small things I deal with every day, from cleaning dusty floors to checking who is at the door.

That is where smart home gadgets are becoming genuinely useful. A voice assistant can bring these devices together, while smart switches and plugs can control existing appliances, and connected devices can handle cleaning and air purification with less manual effort. For an Indian home, these are the kind of upgrades that can quietly make everyday life easier.

The Amazon Echo Dot Max can serve as the centrepiece of the smart home, giving users ...