Part III of SiliconANGLE’s 2014 Internet of Things Resolutions tackles smart homes.  With increasing interest in home automation, people are trying to find the right products to turn their homes into connected abodes. (Read Part II on wearable tech resolution keepers here, and Part I on self-quantified resolution keepers here.)

If one of your 2014 resolutions includes getting your home to run more efficiently, here are some noteworthy products to help you get started:

3 smart home solutions to keep you efficient in 2014

Doorbot

This is a wireless video doorbell that allows you to see who’s at the door via your smartphone.  It’s a cool way of informing your visitors that you are currently out and when they can expect you to return, or a it can help let you know if the package you are expecting has arrived.  Most of all, Doorbot a great way to filter people.  Let’s admit it, not all visitors are welcome in our homes, so if you see someone you don’t want to deal with at the moment, you can just pretend you’re out and won’t be back anytime soon.

Doorbot is built to withstand humidity, rain, sleet, snow, ice, and extreme heat, so you don’t have to worry about keeping it outside.  If it gets stolen, the company will replace it free of charge.

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Kevo

This is a smart door lock but unlike other offerings, it comes with a key fob and a key so you can still enter the house even when your iOS or Android smartphone runs out of battery.  It connects with your smartphone or the key fob via Bluetooth 4.0.  You don’t need to take your key or smartphone out to open the lock, you just need to tap Kevo to wake it up and make the wireless connection so you can enter your abode.

You can set Kevo to authorize access for family members, service providers and even send e-keys to visitors.  And locking the door is just as easy — just touch the Kevo and you’re good to go.

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Revolv Smart Home Solution

There are many smart home solutions already available in the market but the problem with purchasing these devices is managing them.  It can be pretty daunting to monitor multiple apps on your smartphone just to make sure your lights are turned off, smart plugs are off, or if you locked your door.  The Revolv Hub makes smart home management simpler and easier for homeowners to interact in the real world with their connected abode.

This smart hub connects with your home’s WiFi and unifies premium, off-the-shelf smart home automation devices such as the Sonos HiFi wireless speakers, Philips Hue wireless lighting, Yale automated locks, Insteonhome control devices, Belkin WeMo and popular automated thermostats. Today, consumers can order the Revolv Hub for $299 directly from Revolv.com or Amazon, and download the free iPhone app.