8 tech innovations for the home that will make life easier

Tabletop dishwasher

The dishwasher will eliminate the need to pick out buckwheat or dried ketchup that is tightly stuck to them. But, if you have a small kitchen, it will not be so easy to build in a full-size appliance. And small families or those who live alone take a week to collect dirty dishes to fill a car.

In such cases, a tabletop dishwasher comes in handy. Midea MCFD42900 BL MINI. The device does not take up much space: it is comparable in size to a microwave oven. The advantage of the model is also that it does not need to be connected to the water supply system: it is enough to fill the tank with water and plug the device into an outlet. So, dishwasher can be used not only at home, but also in the country.

One wash cycle consumes 6.5 liters of water, while the device is designed for two sets of dishes. You can select one of six operating modes and then drying. Another useful feature is steam sterilization, which is suitable for baby bottles.

Temperature controlled mattress

If you get very tired during the day, consider buying a smart mattress.

The Pod by Eight Sleep knows how to regulate the temperature so that you feel comfortable while sleeping. The effect is achieved due to the tubes with water located inside the mattress. The liquid is heated or cooled depending on the selected mode.

By the way, if you like to sleep warm, and your significant other prefers coolness, this will not be a problem. The smart mattress can maintain different temperatures for each side of the bed, ranging from 12.7 to 46.1 ° C.

The Pod can also work as a thermal alarm: it will gradually lower the surface temperature by a set time so that you wake up on time. The smart mattress can be combined with other devices to smart home, and it's easy to manage it using the app on your phone.

Smart lock

August Smart Lock Pro Is a multifunctional front door control system. The device is integrated into a bunch of smart home devices and various security systems, and is also compatible with conventional locks.

The device connects to the phone via Bluetooth and is able to determine where the smartphone user is. It will open the door when you are just going up the stairs at the entrance, and close it if you leave the house.

If desired, the functionality of the device can be significantly expanded with additional accessories. For example, August Connect connects the smart lock to your home Wi-Fi network, so you can remotely control the unit and track when your front door opens and closes.

Another useful accessory is the August Smart Keyboard. The keypad allows you to open the lock with a special individual code, even when the owner of the phone is not nearby. This is convenient if friends come to you or cleaning service employees come regularly.

Artificial Intelligence Washing Machine

Finally, the problem of people who do not know whether it is possible to wash silk blouse with jeans and which mode to choose for bed linen. Now you can ask the washing machine itself: model Hoover AXI AWMPD610LH8R ‑ 80 recognizes the voice and knows how to answer.

The smart device will also automatically detect the degree of contamination of the laundry. And if you decide to dry it outdoors, the device will check the forecast and find out if it will rain anytime soon. After that it will tell you when it is best to start washing.

Smart bedside table

It seems that very soon everything in the house will be smart. For example, a bedside table. Minimalistic Sobro Smart Side Table reacts to movement and can turn on lights when you enter a room. Or turn on nature sounds to help you fall asleep. And in the morning it will wake you up with a soft LED glow.

When you decide to throw a party, the smart nightstand will chill drinks and play catchy music. It also has a module for wireless charging of gadgets.

To control the device, you only need a smartphone: the piece of furniture understands the commands that you give to the voice assistant.

Smart mirror

A smart mirror can show not only your reflection, but also a weather forecast, an episode of your favorite TV show, or include a popular track so that it is not so boring to wash, paint or shave. You can also answer a call using a gadget. To do this, you just need to connect Smartsy to your phone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Control is carried out through the built-in touch screen. And if your hands are wet, you can use voice commands.

A smart mirror will come in handy for those who follow the figure and health. It can be connected with fitness bracelet or smart scales and display information about your activity, heart rate or water level in the body.

The gadget is also useful for parents whose children don't like brushing their teeth. Play a cartoon on your smart mirror and the hygiene procedure will turn into entertainment.

Self-cleaning cat tray

Tray iKuddle will make life easier for pet owners. With it, you no longer have to suffer from unpleasant odors and constantly change the filler.

Using infrared motion sensors, the device will track when the pet has left the toilet and start a cleaning cycle. First, the gadget will separate the waste from the clean filler, then seal it in a small airtight bag that needs to be changed once a week. And after all these manipulations, it will turn on the air deodorization system.

The smart tray also remembers how often the animal uses the toilet and sends the data to the owner's smartphone. Thanks to this feature, you can monitor your pet's health.

Smart flower pot

A four-legged pet can inform the owner of his needs, but with houseplants, the situation is more complicated. To establish "communication" with them will help an intelligent flower pot Lua.

The device's sensors evaluate soil moisture, air temperature and the amount of sunlight. And then display one of fifteen animated pictures, which reflects the state of the plant. If the flower is happy with everything, a smiling emoticon will appear on the screen. When something is missing, the icon will change. For example, if there is not enough sunlight, the display will show a vampire emoticon.

You can also monitor the state of flowers remotely. You need to install an application on your smartphone and scan the QR codes of all smart pots in the house.