Using Tech in Everyday Life: Gadgets That Will Make Your Life Easier

Updated on October 25, 2019

smart-slow-cookerIn the future, we’ll be able to control all processes that are going on in our homes through smartphone devices. Internet of Things concept have revolutionized home appliances, furniture and systems and enabled us to fully personalize their work in order to increase the comfort of our homes. In this article, we will discuss 6 futuristic devices that can turn your home into a comfortable safe haven. Check out these cool tech gadgets below:

Smart slow cooker

With smart slow cooker you won’t need to run back home to check whether you’ve turned off the stove. This gadget is fully smartphone-controllable, which means you can adjust its settings, while driving home from work. This system also includes specially designed cooking app, which comes with long list of features, including:

  • Reminders that come in the form of push-notifications;
  • Cooking time and temperature adjustments;
  • Special timer, which can calculate cook times and process;
  • Dish status checks;

Humidity sensor and fan control

Equipping your home with smart humidity sensors will solve all of your mold and condensation issues. These sensors are almost invisible and the least expensive gadgets start from $30. They detect excess humidity in the room and turn on the pre-installed ventilator, which instantly reduces condensation levels. Sensors’ sensitivity can be easily adjusted and the fan can be programmed to follow specific ventilation schedules.

motion-sensor-led-lampsMotion sensor LED lamps

LED lamps are generally more sustainable than regular light bulbs, but if you want to make your home even greener, you should choose the motion sensor LEDs, which turn on when someone enters the room. Since you’ll need some time to adjust to motion sensors, you should start from equipping your porch with double LED spot sensor lamps. If you want to buy lighting online, you will find plenty of top-quality LED spot sensor lamps with COB LED chips, 12 meters detection range and 180 degree coverage. These gadgets can spot intruders long before they step onto your porch.


smart-home-control-systemSmart home control system

Smart home consoles have been very popular in recent years. They are made out of complex systems, which can control air conditioning, lighting, alarms, security cameras and energy consumption.  Some devices also come with intercoms, which allow you to communicate with people in other parts of the house. For example, you can call your kids when the lunch is ready, or tell everybody to be quiet when you want to sleep. Console also makes daily and monthly reports on your energy consumption and advises you about more sustainable energy choices. All of these controls can be adjusted through easy-to-use touchscreen display.


smart-fridgeNew generation refrigerators

New generation refrigerators come with wide variety of smart features. Same as the old refrigerators, they go far beyond food preservation. Fridge is also a place where you leave messages to family members and roommates and a place where you check your diet schedule. Samsung Family Hub also comes with an mp3 music player and a TV screen. Some newer refrigerator models also have multiple cameras inside and they can send an on demand photo to your phone app, so you can check, which groceries you need to buy.


sleep-tracking-bedsSleep tracking beds

You won’t need to use your fitness tracker as a sleep monitor any more, because new SleepIQ beds can monitor your breathing, heart rate and movement and use all this data to advise you how to improve your sleep quality. They also come with advanced mattress adjusting mechanisms that enable you to customize each side of the bed and make it more comfortable.


Future homes will also be equipped with full-featured humanoid robots. Today we only have devices like iRobot and Neato, which autonomously move through our homes and clean the floors. In a few decades, humanoid robots similar to Rosie from The Jetsons will serve our drinks and do all of our housework. Fast advance of home tech makes our life easier and gives us more time to devote to our loved ones, and things that make us happy.

Tracey Clayton is a full time mom of three girls. She loves cooking, baking, sewing, spending quality time with her daughters and she’s passionate in writing. Her motto is: “Live the life you love, love the life you live.” Find her on Facebook.

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