If you are wanting to kit out your home with the latest tech and gadgets then you may be freaking out by the minefield that you are faced with. There is so much tech out there that you might not know which ones are good and which ones are bad. Before you decide which tech to buy, it is essential you read reviews. Around 80% of individuals will rely on the reviews of others when they are wanting to buy and invest in tech devices. You want your tech to help you and make your life easier, check out the article below to find out more.
Smart Speakers
Have you heard of Alexa or Google Home? These are smart speakers that can assist you with everyday tasks and chores. You can use them for all sorts of things including playing music, ordering shopping, setting alarms, and reminding you of things to do. They are very intelligent so you can ask them anything you like and they will give you an answer. If you struggle with remembering stuff like timers and to-do lists these are very helpful and can be an absolute life saver.
Smart TV
If you have been to a tech store recently then you will have noticed that big chunky back TVs no longer exist. This is for the best as now TVs can be installed on the wall and the eye sores are no more! However, with that comes the turn of the smart TVs. if you have signed up to any of the streaming sites then a smart TV has all of these in one place. Gone are the days of plugging that cable through your TV and laptop to watch something cool. Smart TVs come with a number of different ports so you can have plenty of other gadgets plugged into it. This could be a game console or sound bar for example.
Smart Fridge
Do you love your kitchen and think it deserves an upgrade? You can now get smart fridges and they are amazing. They are relatively new to the smart tech scene so they can have a few teething issues currently. However, if you have always wanted to know what is in your fridge at the touch of a button then now you can. A smart fridge can do a whole host of things including create shopping lists, detect temperature changes and adapt, create recipes for you, and even save energy while it isn’t being used.
WIFI Kettle
Unlike other forms of smart tech, these kettles won’t break the bank or force you to take out another mortgage. There are a few different types so it is certainly worth doing your research. They typically have voice activation and connect through your wifi, so you can set the kettle to boil at the touch of a button. If you fill it with water before you leave for work then you can set it to boil when you are on your way home. This saves you hanging out in the kitchen while the kettle boils. You can even get some kettles where you can set it for whatever you are making, tea and coffee require two completely different temperatures.
Automated Blinds
When you wake up in the morning, do you wish you could have woken up in a more natural way? You can achieve this by having automated blinds that you can set to open and close at set times. In the summer this is great for being gently awoken by the natural light streaming in. You can get a cheaper option that is far more budget friendly and that is a device that you hang from your curtain rail. At the press of a button you can open and close your curtains, the only difference is you can’t set timers for this sort of device.
Smart Lighting
Another thing you might want to look into that won’t break the bank is smart lighting. This has been around since 2012 with Phillips releasing the first smart bulb. This connects with wifi to allow you to control your lighting using either your app or your smart speaker.
Video Doorbell
Almost every household these days will have some form of video doorbell. They have become a complete game changer in people’s household safety, the police have actively encouraged people to install them to cut property crimes. There are plenty on the market now, when they first came out in 2013 there was just one and people were sceptical. However, now everyone loves their video doorbell and there are a lot more brands out there. Make sure to read reviews on these as you will often find that some are almost certainly better than others. You need the shortest time from the doorbell ringing to the alert popping up on your phone.
Smart Thermostat
If you are trying to save money on your energy bills, and let’s face it, who isn’t? Then you could install a smart thermostat that lets you stay in control of not only your bills but the temperature of your home and rooms as well. There are two well known companies out there who will come in and install your thermostat, alternatively you can do this yourself if you are confident enough. Search which one would be best for you, you can then download the app and have more control within your home.
Garden Tech
Finally, it’s not just in-house technology you can invest in. You can also get some pretty cool gadgets for your garden. How about investing in a robotic lawn mower that you can set to mow your lawn any time you want, however be careful there are no high cliffs in your garden, they don’t like those. If you live in an area with a high snowfall each winter then you might want to buy an electric snow blower. Doing your own garden can be fun especially when you have the right tools and equipment.
We hope you found this article helpful and that it gave you some ideas of the useful tech that is out there. Just remember to read reviews before you part with any cash, as you don’t want to send it back or waste any money.
