In the era of modern science and its blessing of advanced and constantly upgrading technology, almost everything we know is automated or can be. Whether it's cooking, cleaning, learning, education, office, entertainment, etc., it has all been simplified by automation.
You probably already own the bulky laptop or PC and most definitely own a smartphone. But these don't always seem to make the cut when you want to relax at home while getting things done. Smartphones can be too limited in terms of functions while desktops are too heavy or immobile.
This is where you require the best tablet for home automation. They may not only facilitate the control/monitoring of your home appliances, but will also make your home-entertainment or home office tasks easier on a whole new level.
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1.Asus Chromebook Tablet CT100- CT100PA-YS02T
5.Nexus 7 from Google by ASUS (2013)
7.Fusion5 Google Certified Tablet PC) - Dec 2017 Release]
| IMAGE | PRODUCT | PROCESSOR | BATTERY | STORAGE AND MEMORY | PRICE |
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 | Asus Chromebook Tablet | Hexa-core 1.6 GHz (up to 2.0 GHz) | 10 hours | 32GB; 4GB | |
 | Jumper EZpad 6 | Intel Celeron Quad-Core 1.1GHz | 6 hours | 64GB (128GB expandable); 6GB | |
 | Jumper EZpad 6S Pro 2 in 1 | Atom x7-E3950 2.2GHz Quad Core | 4-6 hours | 128GB (256GB expandable); 6GB | |
| | Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite | Octa-Core Kirin 659 2.4GHz | 12 hours | 32GB (256GB expandable); 3GB | |
| Nexus 7 from Google by ASUS | Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core 1.5 GHz | 10 hours | 16GB (256GB expandable); 2GB | ||
 | CTL Chromebook | Quad-Core 1.8GHz | 10 hours | 32GB; 32GB | |
 | Fusion5 | ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-Core | 5 hours | 32GB (128GB expandable); 1GB | |
| Lenovo Tab 4 | Quad-Core 1.4GHz | 20 hours | 32GB; 2GB | ||
 | Fusion5 Ultra Slim | Intel Atom Cherrytrail Quad-Core | 6 hours | 64GB (256GB |
Asus is one of the most reliable and popular brandswe all know and trust in the world of tech. And this particular Chromebook comes with everything you love about Asus. It features a fair-sized 9.7-inch display with a high QXGA resolution of 2048 x 1536P and is ideal to be used both indoors and outdoors.
One of the key highlights of this model is its military-standard protection, which will make it durable for years even on rough home use. Its crucial components are protected from drops or shocks via strong bumpers of rubber around the external edges and on the corners.
Along with its Chrome OS, this model is powered by strong Hexa-core 1.6 GHz (up to 2.0 GHz) processors for super-fast and powerful performance. The device is incredibly portable with a weight of only 1.2 pounds.
It is also comfortable to touch with its non-slip grip of rubber to prevent drops. A long-lasting 3D-texture coating also makes with the device fingerprint and scratch-resistant.
The device comes equipped with a battery-free Wacom EMR Pen. It will allow you to write, doodle, or draw away effortlessly while you're relaxing or working at home. The device also comes with an alluring battery life that can last up to an amazing 10 hours.
The Chrome OS will ensure a more hassle-free, smart, and safe performancewith its integrated security features and auto-updates. It possesses a pretty awesome RAM of 4GB for efficient and lag-free operation. Along with its 32GB storage, you'd also get a year's free access to 100GB of Google's Cloud Storage.
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With its amazing 11.6 inch display with a Full HD 1920 x 1080P resolution; this superb gadget has it all to bring all your media to life with incredible visual quality. This model comes with a removable keyboard.
Hence, you can use it both as a tablet and a laptop for non-stop convenient home automation either for work or entertainment. This model comes with a wide viewing angle of up to 178 degrees. This can not only decrease the glare intensity, but will also not compromise with the visual quality at any angle.
The EZpad 6 is run by an amazing Intel Celeron Quad-Core 1.1GHz processor and the Windows 10 OS. With its low power utilization of only 4 Watts, you will be able to enjoy the highest paced performance. And that too by being power and cost-effective.
It comes with a rear 5MP and front 2MP camera and battery life of 6 hours which is more than sufficient for home automation. It is also conveniently portable with its separable keyboard and a weight of 4.04 pounds.
This versatile 2-in-1 gadget comes with an unbelievable 6GB RAM for providing a desktop standard performance and seamless multitasking experience with no lag. It has an ample storage space of 64GB which can be expanded further up to an enormous 128GB.
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It is another model by Jumper from the EZpad line. Like the EZpad 6, this model also features an 11.6-inch display with a Full HD 1920 x 1080P FHD resolution. Hence, you can expect the most breathtaking visuals from this gadget as well.
This 2-in-1 dynamic gadget can also be used in either laptop or tablet mode; while its IPS display cuts down glare for reduced eye strain and comfortable usage. The key difference between the EZpad 6S Pro and 6S is that this 6S Pro model is run by a more powerful Intel Apollo Lake Quad-Core processor of up to 2.2 GHz.
Hence, if its predecessor wasn't, good enough; this model can definitely bring more to the table in terms of performance. It possesses a Windows 10 OS too, and comes equipped with the front 2MP and 5MP rear cameras. Battery longevity of 4-6 hours will easily facilitate your home use relentlessly.
This gadget comes with the amazing 6GB RAM which you can count on for sailing smoothly through your home entertainment or home-office tasks. A huge storage capacity of 128GB is bound to impress, but you can also extend it to up to a colossal 256GB.
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A spectacular creation from another popular brand we adore; the MediaPad M5 by Huawei flatters a decently large display of 10.1 inches. Along with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1200P, this device owns the HUAWEI ClariVu technology. This enables the generation of a more gorgeously enhanced quality of visuals.
It comes with super-responsive Huawei M-Pen lite with 2048 pressure levels. This will thus allow you to draw or write smoothly with amazing accuracy in the comfort of your home. You will be able to comfortably carry around to any corner of your room effortlessly as this light gadget weighs only about a pound.
The M5 also features an eye-comfort mechanism for weakening the levels of harmful blue light. Hence, even upon prolonged screen-time, your eyes aren't stressed or harmed. It possesses an immense battery capacity to last up to 12 hours on a single charge; which can result in non-stop home entertainment.
This model is run by a powerful Octa-Core processor of up to 2.36GHz and has an Android 8 OS. It flaunts a high storage capacity of 128GB which you can extend up to an impressive 256GB. A 3GB RAM will be more than abundant to handle all your home automation seamlessly.
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This Asus tablet by Google comes with a compact designof only a 7-inch LCD IPS display bearing a resolution of 1200 x 1920P. It possesses an Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS and is powered by the mighty Snapdragon Quad-Core 1.5 GHz processor.
This model is super-convenient to carry around with its compact design and a weight of only 0.64 pounds. But on the contrary to its size, its performance is anything but small. It can easily fit into your palms, and with a phenomenal battery life of 10 hours, it has got your back day-long anytime, anywhere.
The Nexus 7, being a model by Google, comes packed with all the pre-installed Google applications you adore; including Gmail, Chrome, YouTube, Google Now, and Hangouts. Devised for the Cloud, you will be able to work across your other compatible gadgets seamlessly via these apps.
This model also comes with an integrated wireless charging facility which is a unique feature that could make your life a whole lot easier. It has a standard 2GB RAM that can be easily sufficient for home purposes along with 16GB of expandable storage up to 256GB.
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You are obviously in need of a device that can make your life easier; not the other way round with its poor performance. The performance of your tablet will heavily depend on the power of its processors.
The higher the number of "Cores" and the larger the value of clock-speeds (measured in GHz), the more powerful the performance. Hence, choose accordingly within your budget.
The memory or the RAM plays a crucial role in providing a smooth performance and multitasking ability. A higher RAM is always the better choice as not only will it boost your efficiency and productivity, but will also not lag while doing so.
The size of the internal storage you require is almost a personal preference. It will depend on what kind of files you deal with and if you want to store bulky media. But let's not forget that your apps need space to get installed and work too.
So opt for at least a 32GB model, but it would be smarter to choose one with storage expandability.
This is a crucial aspect to consider as you need a device that can conveniently connect to the internet for making the most of your device. You also might need to connect it to other compatible devices for more advanced and versatile purposes.
Consider the connectivity interfaces your device comes with. These will include, USB ports, HDMI ports, Headphone jack, etc.
For wireless connectivity, the device should come with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatibility for maximum convenience. The Wi-Fi standard is also an important factor for optimized performance. The best home automation tablet should thus come with the latest 802.11ac standard released in 2013.
Unlike for most purposes, the resolution is not the number one factor to focus on. While higher resolution models can provide more impeccable visuals, they are also heavier on the wallet.
If you require a standard device that will enable you to perform all the things you need, an HD+ resolution can easily be more than enough. But opt for FHD (Full HD) or FHD+ resolutions if your target is to score the ultimate home-entertainment gadget.
Huawei + Harman Kardon MediaPad M3 8.0 Octa Core 8.4" Android (Marshmallow) +EMUI Tablet, - Walmart Link
ASUS Z380M-A2-GR ZenPad 8 Dark Gray 8-inch Android Tablet [Z380M] 2MP Front / 5MP Rear - Walmart Link
Lenovo Tab2 A8, 8-Inch 16 GB Tablet (Navy Blue) - Walmart Link
Acer Iconia One 8 Tablet, 8-inch HD, Intel Atom Z3735G, 1GB DDR3L, 16GB Storage, Android - Walmart Link
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 - HD 8" Android Tablet Computer (Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8009, 2GB RAM, - Walmart Link
1.Asus Chromebook Tablet CT100- CT100PA-YS02T - Walmart Link
3.Jumper EZpad 6S Pro 2 in 1 - Walmart Link
4.Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite - Walmart Link
7.Fusion5 Google Certified Tablet PC) - Dec 2017 Release] - Walmart Link
8.Lenovo Tab 4, ZA2J0143US - Walmart Link
9.Fusion5 Ultra Slim Design - Walmart Link
Huawei + Harman Kardon MediaPad M3 8.0 Octa Core 8.4" Android (Marshmallow) +EMUI Tablet, - eBay Link
ASUS Z380M-A2-GR ZenPad 8 Dark Gray 8-inch Android Tablet [Z380M] 2MP Front / 5MP Rear - eBay Link
Lenovo Tab2 A8, 8-Inch 16 GB Tablet (Navy Blue) - eBay Link
Acer Iconia One 8 Tablet, 8-inch HD, Intel Atom Z3735G, 1GB DDR3L, 16GB Storage, Android - eBay Link
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 - HD 8" Android Tablet Computer (Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8009, 2GB RAM, - eBay Link
1.Asus Chromebook Tablet CT100- CT100PA-YS02T - eBay Link
3.Jumper EZpad 6S Pro 2 in 1 - eBay Link
4.Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite - eBay Link
7.Fusion5 Google Certified Tablet PC) - Dec 2017 Release] - eBay Link
8.Lenovo Tab 4, ZA2J0143US - eBay Link
9.Fusion5 Ultra Slim Design - eBay Link
In a world full of regular technological adjustments to simplify tasks for making life easier, why should you miss out?
Your home is a place for you to relax, not to stress out. And the best tablet for home automation could easily be the solution to bid farewell to all the needless, frustrating hassles at home.
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About Dror Wettenstein
Dror Wettenstein is a software engineer and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of TechTreeRepeat, a company that enables technical writers to publish their work faster and share it with readers across the globe. Dror has a master’s degree in computer science from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree in physics from UC Irvine.
When he’s not working on software projects, Dror enjoys writing articles and essays on various topics. He also likes playing guitar and spending time with his wife and two young children.
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