Kmart Smart Home Review: Surprisingly Good Tech on a Budget
In recent years, there’s been one unexpected winner in the bricks-and-mortar retail scene: Kmart.
Yep — the same place your mum bought your Dunlop Volleys now has a cult following for on-trend homewares and budget fashion.
But smart home tech? From Kmart?
You might be surprised…
Kmart’s Smart Home Range
Kmart now offers a surprisingly wide range of smart home products, catering to all budgets.
While they do stock well-known brands like Google and Amazon, the real value lies in affordable lines like Anko and Mirabella Genio.
If you’ve been reading my Smart Home Guide and waiting for a low-risk way to dip your toes in — Kmart might be your moment.
Smart Assistants (Voice Control on a Budget)
Kmart stocks both the Google Nest Mini and Amazon Echo Dot, which are my go-to smart home starters.
They’re affordable, super simple to set up, and pack a heap of functionality.
Looking for something fancier? The Google Nest Hub adds a screen — and yep, Kmart has that too.
Smart Lighting: Bulbs, Lamps & More
Kmart’s lighting range is surprisingly broad.
From basic indoor bulbs to outdoor smart lights, you’ll find options under the Anko and Mirabella Genio brands.
We’ve used Mirabella bulbs in our house for years (even before they were smart), and they’ve been reliable — especially for the price.
💡 Pro Tip: You can smart up your lighting with a plug too, especially for lamps with built-in or multiple bulbs.
Smart Plugs & Power Boards
Want to control multiple devices with one tap or voice command?
Kmart offers:
- Mirabella Genio Wi-Fi Adapter
- Mirabella Genio Wi-Fi Power Board
Both integrate with voice assistants and make a perfect pair with routines like “Alexa, bedtime” or “Hey Google, lights out.”
Smart Cameras & Video Doorbells
Kmart even stocks Wi-Fi security cameras and video doorbells.
They're cheaper than many premium brands — and although I haven’t tested them personally, the customer reviews are decent.
Chromecast & Smart IR Remotes
- Google Chromecast: An easy, low-cost way to make any TV smart.
- Mirabella Genio Wi-Fi Smart IR Remote: Surprisingly useful. I’ve set mine up with Alexa to control the TV via voice.
Mirabella IR Remote – Source: Kmart
It should theoretically control any infrared device: fans, air cons, stereos, TVs — the works.
Quality & Performance
Honestly?
For the price — it’s good.
We use voice control for everything, so I can’t speak to the apps much. But the bulbs, plugs, and remotes we’ve tried have all worked reliably.
If you're building a smart speaker-powered home, these are perfect companions.
The One Drawback?
Support.
The friendly team at Kmart is great for returns, but they probably won’t troubleshoot your smart plug setup.
If you’re going deep into automation or complex integrations, you might be better off with JB Hi-Fi or a more specialist retailer.
That said, if you’ve read a few of my blog posts and know what you need — Kmart might save you a bunch.
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