Not to scare you, but technology is advancing at a pretty fast rate. From the face reader on your phone to the self check out at the drug store, technology is everywhere around us. While some advancements have left us physically and verbally assaulting machines (like that stupid vending machine that ate your three dollars), we do find ourselves incredibly happy when the Tech Gods from above bestow gadgets upon us that make our lives easier rather than harder. These are the top gadgets that we can’t get enough of.
The Samsung Flex with Family Hub
This fridge is reinventing the term “fridge”. This fridge no longer just stores your food items. No, this fridge basically manages and organizes your life. Now this appliance does a lot but we’ll give you a rough overview of the best parts about this beauty. With the use of this fridge you can create shopping lists, see inside using the three built-in cameras, set expiration date notifications, search yummy recipes, view inside your fridge from your phone anywhere, sync calendars, send notes, share family photos, stream Spotify or mirror your Samsung SmartTV and that’s not even ALL of it. Who knew we needed a fridge to get our lives together.
The Roomba
Remember those old clunky 30 pound vacuums that had you sweating by the time you were done cleaning your carpets? Ah, those were the days. Luckily we now have Roombas. Could you imagine never having to unplug your vacuum and find another outlet ever again? Or never having to endure that screeching sound of your bobby pin getting sucked up through the rollers? Roombas have an AeroForce Performance Cleaning system that is safe to use on all floor types and cleans up dust, debris, and harmful allergens. It’s also short enough to fit under most furniture. For this awesome design we can’t help but give the Roomba a standing ovation. Heck yeah!
Orro Intelligent Light Switch
This isn’t the gadget that you clap twice to turn off the lights. This technology is so much better than that. Orro is a wifi-enabled lighting system that actually learns how you like to have your home lit. It can sense when people enter and exit a room and anticipates your lighting preferences while taking into account the natural light that enters your home. You’ll never hear “you forgot to turn off the light” ever again!
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat
No one really says it better than Google when they say “for too long, the smart home hasn’t been very smart.” Google Nest has a whole LINE of gizmos and gadgets from Nest Wifi, Nest Hub, Nest Hello Doorbell and more. But the gadget we think is worth mentioning today is the Nest Smart Thermostat. This bad boy, although it’s been around for a hot minute, is extremely popular among millions of homes. Nest claims their thermostat has saved 8 BILLION KW of energy since 2011. How it works is by understanding how your home is heated and adjusting the temperature to match your lifestyle. By adjusting the temperature to what makes you the most comfortable, the thermostat remembers the time of day and the temperature you set it at and learns your schedule by doing so. It can also tell when you have left or entered your home by tracking your phone. Therefore, avoiding wasted energy. Yay to saving the environment one smart thermostat at a time!
Ikea Smart Blinds
We know exactly what you’re saying: “We live in Canada where it’s a dark abyss 8 months out of the year.” We hear you loud and clear. But what about those 4 months where the sun rudely blinds you in the morning and you can’t enjoy your slumber? The Ikea Smart Blinds do exactly what you think they do, BUT instead of having to angrily whip your blankets off your bed and drag yourself to the window, you can simply lower and raise the blinds with the use of your smartphone or remote. You can even set a timer to be consistent with your routine. They come in two models (The Kadrilj and Fytur) and run on a battery pack so you don’t have to do any wiring (because we would rather be sleeping.)
We can’t help but be amazed by all these gadgets that simply just make our lives a little easier. It’s understandable when our lives get busy and all we want to do is sit down after work and enjoy time with our families. So don’t be afraid to invest in a gadget that frees up your time!
