5 Gadgets To Improve Your Home

April 17, 2015

With technology always advancing, it can be hard to keep up with all the latest gadgets and apps. As you’re probably aware, nowadays there’s something tech related for everything. Gadgets, such as smartphones and home appliances, provide simplicity and convenience for many everyday tasks, often extending into the home.

If you’re thinking of adding a techy touch to your home, here’s our pick of 5 gadgets which could do the trick.

Ikea Wireless Charging Collection
With technology becoming more and more advanced, the need for wires and extension cords could soon be a thing of the past. Launching in mid-April, the Ikea range of wireless charging home furnishings includes; table and floor lamps, as well as bedside tables and much more.

Petcube
If you’ve got a pet, then you’ve definitely experienced the feeling of guilt, which occurs every time you leave your furry friend at home. Petcube’s home video camera system solves this, allowing you to remotely tune into what your pets are up to from your phone. There’s even a mic and a laser pointer so you can talk to them and keep them entertained.

Netatmo Welcome
Netatmo Welcome is a home monitoring system, which alerts you via a smartphone app when a familiar face comes into the cameras view. The handy gadget is every parents dream, as you no longer need to stay up waiting for the kids to get home, you’ll just be alerted when they have. The system can also be set up to monitor unrecognised faces.

Whirlpool Duet
The latest washer dryer combo from Whirlpool boasts a number of intelligent techy features. The dryer is able to behave differently in certain situations, e.g. if you want to do a wash overnight it can run on quiet mode to create as little disturbance as possible. Other key features include: item-specific cycles and a wrinkle prevention mode.

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Parrot Flower Power Sensor
If you’re quite green fingered, one of your biggest dilemmas may be how to keep your plants alive when you’re away. Parrot has come up with a solution. Their app-powered device monitors how much water your plants need and delivers them the right amount of a set period of time. With an impressive 6 months battery life, you can rest assured that plants and flowers will be alive upon your return.