Five slots of smart accessories to recommend for a living room overhaul simply weren’t enough, so here’s a rapid-fire list of a few more. First, installing a modern thermostat will allow greater and finer control over your house’s temperature. Most thermostats from Nest, Honeywell, and Ecobee can also be wirelessly controlled using a smartphone. 

A giant TV always complements the experience of a living room, but a smarter TV is what puts the “fun” in function. Nearly every television on the market has ways to connect to the internet to deliver a suite of streaming platforms and applications. However, if you own an older TV and do not wish to splurge on a newer one, products like the Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, and other smart media boxes convert any screen into a smart library of content. 

Another good investment would be a tablet in your living room that lets you control all other appliances. One of the best features of the Google Pixel Tablet is its ability to be docked and used as a digital photo frame or a video calling device. You can even think about all the traditional components around your living room that can be replaced by smarter alternatives, like electric blinds from IKEA or video doorbells by Ring.