For many the idea of a smart home is new concept. Some may even say it’s something out of science fiction. But there are numerous smart home brands that have been developing home automation products for years waiting for people to embrace them. Or perhaps the overall technology to catch up.

Amazon’s Alexa has catapulted the development of of smart products simply because of the connectivity and ease of use when integrated and voice-controlled by devices such as the Echo Dot. The emergence of the Google Assistant and Apple HomePod’s Siri will push the envelope even further for the internet of things.

There are now so many smart home possibilities allowing you to control everything from lights and temperature to locks and security in your home. In the ever-growing market of of home automation it’s getting more difficult to know which smart home brands are here to stay and which might just be a flash in the pan. Continue on and we’ll tell you which companies crack our top 20 list.