Smart displays are a great way to take your smart home voice command system to the next level. Like a smart speaker, you can use a smart display to control your smart thermostat, smart lights and more with voiced instructions. So, if you’re upgrading your smart speaker to a smart display or simply adding a smart display to your existing smart home setup, you’ll enjoy the added benefit of a touchscreen interface.

You can take video calls on a smart display or set it up to show off family photos like a digital picture frame. You can also connect it to your smart calendar, like one offered by Skylight, so that it can display reminders, important appointments and help with family organization. And if you’re into music, your smart display’s screen can show you the artist and title, serving as a modern jukebox.

You may also find a smart display useful for reviewing smart security cam footage, such as video from a smart doorbell or an outdoor security camera. There are other helpful things a smart display can do, too, like assisting with cooking, providing weather updates and more. 

To make the most of your new smart home screen, make sure you choose the best smart display for your household. That means ensuring your smart screen is compatible with the smart systems you use. You may need a smart screen with Ring compatibility or an Amazon Alexa smart display. Fortunately, compatibility is becoming more streamlined with each generation of smart technology.

Next, identify the most useful place for your new smart display. You’ll want it to be an area where you spend a lot of time and can take advantage of the screen. Kitchens and living rooms are both popular choices for a smart display. In a kitchen, the display can play videos or provide recipes while you cook. In a living room, it might be useful for displaying rotating photos and making video calls.

When setting up any smart home equipment, don’t hesitate to reach out to Best Buy’s smart home installation team for assistance. They can help ensure your smart display is properly connected to your devices, optimized for your space and ready to enhance your daily routine.