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7 New Smart Home Devices That Will Make Life Easier

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Sam Want
7 New Smart Home Devices That Will Make Life Easier

It generally seems we all fall into one of two camps; technology lovers and luddites. With how fast technology is advancing, new devices are constantly being introduced to the market that we may not know about. But with a little digging, you’ll find a whole range of devices designed to make your life easier. 

Customisable in-built home devices are popping up everywhere, with Amazon Echo, Google Home and Philips Hue developing apps that can control everything in your home - from the lighting levels to making sure the fridge is the right temperature - all from your phone!

Sound amazing? It is! Read through the top home technologies below that are loaded with features to make life as easy as pie.

Entertainment systems

From devices that play your music wherever you’re in the house, to Smart TVs that are linked to your WiFi or Cloud network, it seems there’s nothing technology can’t do. Thankfully, 58.7% of us identify as tech-savvy, meaning we can find it easy to integrate these technologies into our lives.

Smart entertainment

A device that’s controlled by your voice, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, can be operated almost entirely handsfree. Just by speaking to Echo, you can also control many elements of your own home, including the lights and heating, depending on the other smart devices you have. Imagine asking Echo to turn on the TV from another room so it’s on when you go into the living room! With this technology, anything is possible. 

Smart TVs

It’s not just the size of these TVs that make them smart - it’s the quality, resolution and ability to be set up for your needs. The quality and size of Smart TVs mean it’s like you’re watching the real thing right in front of you. Hooking Smart TVs up to other smart devices such as Echo or smart remotes allow for further customising; and sometimes they even have a ‘Find My Remote’ feature, so that pesky remote will never get lost again.

Appliances

Hold the phone - literally! Smart technology extends far beyond your TV and music needs. Appliances such as lights, doorbells and kitchenware have all had upgrades as well. 

Smart locks

Can’t remember if you’ve locked up the house? That worry is now a thing of the past. Your door locks at home or work can be programmed to be controlled by Siri, Alexa or Google from wherever you are. With a simple voice command, you can rest safe in the knowledge that your family and security are protected. You can even program them to unlock the house just as you arrive home, so there’s no need to fumble with your keys again.

Smart kitchen

Pressure cookers that can be controlled from your phone to make sure your dinner doesn’t burn, BBQs with built-in WiFi, and new time-saving tech like the Perfect Bake Pro make cooking child’s play. All the guesswork will be completely taken out of your cooking and, with simple smart commands, can ensure your meals are always perfect and ready for you when you get home.

Smart cleaning

We’ve all become familiar with the Roomba, but you may have missed a few upgrades to the humble automatic vacuum cleaner. With voice commands, WiFi assistance and camera navigation, Roomba and other technologies like it are more advanced than ever, taking the pressure of the housework off you.   

Outdoor smart devices

Smart security

Indoor and outdoor security cameras, doorbell alerts and programmed locks mean you can patrol the security of your home from wherever you are. Should an attempted robbery happen, your smart security devices can start recording right away and can even alert the police.

Smart outdoors

It’s not just inside the house that technology has upgraded - your backyard work has now never been easier to get done. Bluetooth and WiFi-enabled lawn mowers and sprinklers can also be tailored to meet your home needs, and be controlled from the same device as the rest of your home. Not having to mow the lawn yourself seems like an absolute dream come true, and the technology is now at your fingertips. Think of it as a Roomba for your lawn, making sure your garden is perfect all year round.

Making life easier through voice-enabled devices

Whether you’re a tech nut or a luddite, it’s easy to agree that the advancements we’ve come up with are impressive. Automation makes life run smoothly and predictably which, as humans, we can’t always guarantee. By automating devices to take care of chores or repetitive and dull tasks, we have more free time to actually enjoy our lives.

Life can be tough and we all need a helping hand sometimes - isn’t it amazing that we live in a present where technology can take the load from us?

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