7 Top-Rated Gadgets for the Home

Wow-that's a nice gadget you have there! At least that's what you're hoping guests say when they walk into your house for a weekend dinner party or happy hour. You have a busy life, so let your house start taking care of you. If you're looking to enhance your space in 2017, the following seven home gadgets boast some of the highest ratings and user recommendations in the world of home technology-they are also pretty freakin' neat too!

Ring Video Doorbell
($199)
Ring.com

See who's there from anywhere with the Ring Video Doorbell. Featuring wide angled HD video, smart motion detection, and cloud recording, it's like you're home even when you're not. The built-in motion sensors detect any activity on your property and trigger instant mobile alerts, giving you peace of mind when you're away.

Alexa Smart Home
(Prices vary)
amazon.com/alexa-smart-home/

Ask and you shall receive. The Alexa Smart Home products include everything from turning on the lights and TV to adjusting the thermostat and shuffle your playlist. The Nucleus Anywhere Intercom by Alexa can also communicate with any room and any one in the house.

The Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker
(129.99)
crock-pot.com

For those of you out there who love meal prep, The Crock-Pot� Smart Slow Cooker is WeMo� enabled and works with your smart device to let you conveniently adjust cook settings. This product allows those with a busy schedule to enjoy life without worrying about rushing home to finish dinner. The app provides options to monitor remaining cooking time, change your cooking temperature, adjust cook-time up or down, shift to the WARM setting and turn off the Slow Cooker.

Oral-B PRO 5000 SmartSeries
(129.99)
oralb.com

If you're looking for the next big thing to add to your bathroom, discover the next level of oral care innovation with the Oral-B PRO 5000 SmartSeries with Bluetooth Connectivity electric rechargeable toothbrush. A revolutionary new way to take care of your oral health, it not only removes more plaque but also eliminates doubt. Download the Oral-B app on your smartphone and connect with Bluetooth technology to get real-time feedback on your brushing habits.

Stack's Alba Smart LED
($89.00)
stacklighting.com

Stack's Alba Smart LED light bulbs are ready to react based on where you are. Using embedded motion sensors, the bulbs can detect when you're in the room and turn the lights on and off. Inside is an ambient light sensor, allowing the lights to automatically change from a hard white to a softer white, depending on the light in the rest of the room. As an added perk, Alba bulbs work with Nest to keep the heat up when it senses you're home during those blustery winter days.

Samsung Family Hub Refigerator
($3,799.99)
samsung.com

You've seen Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard in those commercials! The Family Hub� is a revolutionary new refrigerator with a Wifi enabled touchscreen that lets you manage your groceries, connect with your family and entertain like never before. Watch TV on the touchscreen, stream your favorite music or sync you speakers. You can also "post" sticky notes, do your online grocery shopping or get recipe suggestions.

Samsung 4K SUHD
($1,699.99)
bestbuy.com

To enhance your living room or bedroom experience, reveal more colors and a brighter picture with Samsung 4K SUHD - powered by a revolutionary panel featuring quantum dot color technology. The immersive curved screen portrays a greater sense of depth. Plus, easily access the content you love with the advanced Samsung Smart TV.