Life is busier than ever. It’s time to adapt and work with technology to simplify your life so that on your free time you are actually free. Free to do what you want, free of worries and free of excess tasks that are involved in managing a home. The following tools are designed to make your life more automated, simplifying tasks and saving you precious time.
This so called Holi Alarm might suggest it’s holly and that might not be too far fetched. Based on weather and traffic it will calculate how much earlier to wake you so that you make it on time to work, meetings, appointments or flights!
Let’s say you forget to adjust the thermostat before you go to work or leave on a long vacation- with this gadget, you will never have to go back home. The slick and futuristic looking thermostat is compatible with most smart home systems. Its complete set of features and app solution put it ahead of the game, but what really sets it apart is that through wireless sensors the thermostat controls the temperature of all rooms in the house, making sure they are all heated or cooled to perfection.
You also keep forgetting to water the plants, but with Parrot Pot, no more plant deaths and no more guilt trips. These natural air purifiers are difficult to take care of when you are busy, away or simply forgetful. This ultra intelligent pot that knows 7,000 species of plants, can detect when yours is thirsty and how much water is appropriate! You will never have to worry about watering your plants on a strict schedule if you own these plant nannies.
The third generation of the excellent Dropcam now shoots video in 1080p and has a magnetic, swiveling base that lets you set it up almost anywhere. It features two-way audio, sharp night vision and a powerful digital zoom, and integrates with other smart home products. This wonderful addition is great for homeowners who like to keep on eye on their place when they are away, maybe check on their teenage kids every now and then, and have a visual of the moment their home security alarm goes off.
How many times do you run to the grocery after work and have no idea what you need at home? This 3-door refrigerator has an eight-inch Wi-Fi LCD screen with touch screen interface that interacts with your smartphone app where you can be informed and control from anywhere. The system allows you to keep an inventory of all perishable food, it displays the refrigerator’s energy-consumption details and it has several apps, such as Food Manager and Grocery App, which allow you to make your shopping list based on the stock available or even order groceries.
The smart crock-pot is the first smartphone-controllable slow cooker. Via the WeMo iOS or Android smartphone app, you can adjust the crock pot's settings from anywhere, receive reminders, change the cook time, adjust the cooking temperature, use the timer to calculate cook times and process, or check the status of your dish so you can come home to a perfectly cooked meal.
Everyone likes coming home to a clean house. D77 is the most recent of Ecovacs vacuum robots. The 3D, compact and intelligent machine detects dust and dirt and has different modes for cleaning all types of flooring. Its smart technology detects and navigates obstacles and systematically empties its own dustbin when necessary. With its intelligent time scheduling feature you’ll have the robot cleaning for you at anytime while you’re gone.
Imagine, for the first time, washing two loads at once. No more waiting or forgetting loads that must be rewashed because of the wretched smell of humidity. This double washer dream allows you to do colors and whites at the same time and through Wi-Fi you can start loads at your convenience and receive notifications when your clothes are ready for the dryer.
Everything is running smoothly at home with all the smart automated tools that you have invested in. You are arriving on time to work, you are coming home to a clean house and a warm dinner, and you have control over everything that you call home. What a buzz kill it is to find mail from your condo or homeowners association requesting your presence or demanding your time; it’s almost as bad as jury duty isn’t it? But fret no more! electronic voting software platforms, such as VTR, are here, they’re legal, and will make your life even easier! Elect a new board of directors, approve alterations, amend governing documents, or waive reserves from the comfort of your phone and at the convenience of your own time. Homeowner privacy is enhanced when voting online and so is the security of your vote. Check the automated election results online in real-time, and get detailed analytics for each election. Now if we could only do that for jury duty and presidential campaigns! Ok, we’re getting too ahead of ourselves.
The last item on our list is a friend that understands how much your smart living is ought to be celebrated, everyday, as soon as you walk into a room. Yes, this speaker is the soundtrack of your life that you’ve always wished for. The Prizm is a Bluetooth-connected speaker that plays music from all your streaming music accounts. The minute you walk into the room, music will start playing. Prizm learns and anticipates your music needs, and if someone walks into the same room and is also connected to Prizm, it will play music that both of you like, proving that joy is doubled when shared. Home automated systems have got your back. Tech lovers and life lovers alike are sure to appreciate the difference that these smart home tools can make in their everyday lives. With everything in the fast lane these days, it is nice to know your home is being taken care of without too much effort from your behalf.