Technology. 30 'gadgets' and some inventions that will make your life much easier
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How many times have you seen on television someone capable of
turning the lights on or off
in a room with just a couple of claps?
Or that
the blinds go up or down
depending on whether there is light outside or not?
A thing of magic, witchcraft, cinematographic special effects ...?
There could be someone who thinks that there is a bit of all this ... In another era, undoubtedly remote, there are those who would say that it is science, but taking into account what historical moment we are in and how it has entered our homes , the reason is purely technological.
At present, we live an almost incessant barrage of devices and other smart electronic devices
capable of keeping us connected
, not just to our
smartphones
, but also to household appliances.
Refrigerators that notify you when the salad expires;
switches that automatically raise and lower shades;
even thermostats that
you can control remotely from your mobile
to turn on the boiler just before you get home ...
The arrival of Alexa in many homes
, for example, or that of other voice assistants have meant something that for many still seems incredible : interact with machines.
So much so that even for someone who is used to using technology it may continue to amaze him that you, human being,
ask a device if it is going to rain in your city today
, and it will respond with the probabilities and percentages of a possible precipitation.
To put a technological simile, it is useful
what the arrival of the GPS of a car has meant to move
from one place to another.
Today, we give absolute confidence to the device that has the car installed, and it sure does not come to mind if the automakers know or not where we are going.
We press our destination, and
with our eyes closed
(metaphorically, of course), we faithfully follow the directions.
In home automation terms, it may seem that there is still some reluctance when it comes to putting excess technology inside the house.
Distrust?
It may be because of
who is watching the watchdog
... But, except that
firewall
, there is no doubt that domestic technology makes life much easier for us, it can even provide us with
security and, of course, entertainment
.
Or how
else
can we enjoy our favorite series today if it is not thanks to our brand new
tv smarts
?
The following considerations serve to highlight how much and good that home automation does for us in our day-to-day lives, starting with a first and key premise:
the vast majority of home automation devices do not need huge pharaonic works
to be installed and put them to work as soon as we receive them and once we link them to the wifi at home or even to the mobile:
SAVING.
I already know from an economic and energy point of view and, if you like, space-time, home automation can mean significant savings in
multiple areas
that
drink
from each other.
If the bulbs are turned on only when we need them or the house
understands
that with the energy that the solar panels give off
the interior is at an optimal temperature
, we save energy, money and even time thinking about whether we spend more or less because the house
has learned
to adapt to the specific moment.
There are already many devices that help you improve your quality of life at home.
SECURITY.
Having the peace of mind of seeing what happens in your home at all times and from anywhere is something that many people appreciate.
Voice assistants help you even in emergency situations.
For example, if you need to call 112 and you can't find your mobile or you can't waste time looking for it.
COMFORT.
Everything within the reach of a click.
Already the command of the television was a very important advance in a house.
Among other things, because when there were none, it was the little ones in the house who had to move from the sofa to the television to change the channel.
Today even sometimes they are not necessary.
With just saying a word, the television or the lights go on or off, the thermostat or the blinds go up or down ...
CONNECTION.
In these times, this is almost taken for granted.
Who does not have internet at home?
With all the enormous domestic technology that we have at home, we can be interconnected, not with people of any place and condition, but with a good part of the electrical appliances in any room in our home.
By way of illustrative examples, we present you a list of products with some of the many and abundant products already on the market
to make life more pleasant
, technological, comfortable and communicative.
Take advantage of them.
Echo Flex
This plug-in Echo device lets you have Alexa in more places in your home.
With it, you will be able to control with your voice thanks to its voice assistant all your
compatible digital home devices
also with your voice: turn on the lights, regulate the thermostats.
This model has a USB port;
you can
use it as an intercom
thanks to its communication function and, in addition, you will have a guarantee of privacy thanks to the fact that you can disconnect the microphones electronically.
You can buy them here for 24.99 euros.
INTELLIGENT BULB
You can turn on and off the lights in your house even without being inside.
Graduate the intensity or change the tonality.
All thanks to
an app that links your mobile
to smart bulbs.
Like this model from the firm Teckin, which you can link with Alexa or Google Home.
You can choose from
16 million colors
and shades of white to instantly change the look and feel of your room.
You can buy here a pack of two units for 27.99 euros.
Smart Connect Bridge
It could be defined with a lighting operations center, from which you can control all the lighting in your home.
It is capable of connecting to
50 smart lamps and bulbs
at the same time, whether they are inside or outside the home.
The process seems like magic, but in reality, it's a simple trick: when connected to the Hue Bridge, you can
pair the lights with Alexa,
Apple HomeKit, or the Google Assistant and control the lights using just your voice.
You can buy it here for 52.01 euros.
Amazon Smart Plug
This device connects via Wi-Fi with Alexa and, thanks to it, it will allow you to control any outlet with your voice.
Coffee makers, washing machines, televisions ... think
of anything that is plugged into the network
and you can turn it on or off without problem
And the best part: you don't need a smart home controller.
You just have to define the routines
and programs with the Alexa app.
You can buy it here for 24.99 euros.
ECHO DOT
It is the voice assistant with the best-selling Amazon technology banner.
It stands out for contributing to the voice of Alexa, to which it provides quality sound with
clear voices and balanced bass
, an elegant and compact design.
Tell Alexa to put any contact you have on your phone on the phone, to tell you if it rains tomorrow, or to turn off the television.
In addition, it is ideal to
place it on the bedside table
thanks to its LED indicators.
You can buy it here for 49.99 euros.
Ring Chime
This device of the Ring brand, one of the technology firms of the ecommece giant Amazon, consists of a doorbell that connects to your cameras, or even to other Ring doorbells that you already have installed
It connects by wifi, you can configure it to
choose the sound
that you like the most or the volume.
It will notify you in real time of
any movement
or when you press the doorbell, whether you are at home or not.
You can buy it here for 35 euros.
DIGITAL THERMOSMAT
Keeping your home acclimatized at any time of the year is key so that comfort is a constant in your home.
Being at work and
turning on the boiler an hour before you arrive
so that the house is at a comfortable temperature is something that is priceless.
With this digital thermostat you can do it without problem.
It is compatible with the most popular voice assistants
and a huge list of individual boilers.
You will have the optimal temperature at all times and rooms.
You can buy it here for 164.09 euros.
HOME AUTOMATION BOX
It could be said that with this device you control your house.
It is the link with all your devices.
You will be able to
control and manage equipment
, either dividing them by rooms, floors or entire home.
With it you can create automatisms according to the weather;
schedule openings and closings at your convenience.
In addition, it is compatible with more than
250 ranges
of its own brand equipment.
Somfy, or with many others, such as Philips, Danfoss or Sonos.
You can buy it here for 273.16 euros.
Ring Indoor Cam
It is a compact camera with cable power.
Its use is indoors and
will allow you to speak, see, listen to people
and, why not, pets from your
smartphone
, tablet, or from other devices in the Echo range.
You will receive notifications on your mobile when it detects a movement and you will be able to see your home even when you are not present.
And being
always plugged into the network,
you will not have to worry about whether or not it has a battery.
You can buy it here for 59 euros.
Echo studio
The technology advances, the design also and supports some issues that, depending on the case, the user misses more or less.
This Echo device substantially improves the sound, thanks to
the five integrated speakers
.
They all deliver powerful bass, dynamic mids, and crisp highs.
Dolby Atmos technology adds
spatial dimension, clarity and depth
.
In addition, with it you can control your digital home.
You can buy it here for 199.99 euros.
Echo Show 8
As time has passed, the Echo devices have improved substantially.
So much so that, especially during the last confinement, on the one hand
Alexa has been a great company
for those who caught them alone at home;
and on the other, those with the Show version could use it to make their
video calls
.
You can tell Alexa to show you the
surveillance cameras
, view photo albums or even link it to your
streaming
platforms
and view them from the same device.
You can buy it here for 84.99 euros.
Blink Mini
Another model of surveillance camera, with a much more futuristic design is the one presented by the Blink firm.
The Mini version is very compact, for indoor use and has a
resolution of 1080p
.
You will be able to monitor your home
day and night
, see it if you are not at home from your mobile and even talk remotely.
In addition, it is
compatible with Alexa
, so you can activate or deactivate it by voice without problems.
You can buy it here for 39.99 euros.
Fire TV Cube
It is the Fire TV, according to the firm itself, the fastest and most powerful to date, with fast and fluid performance so that you can enjoy your favorite movies and series.
Just ask Alexa
to turn on the TV, dim the compatible lights, and put what you want to watch.
Through its
ultra-fast Hexa-Core processor
, it offers access to Ultra HD 4K content and is also compatible with Dolby Vision, HDR and HDR10.
You can buy it here for 89.99 euros.
FIRE STICK TV 4K Ultra HD
That a device brings you something that an older one does not have is a plus.
Especially in these times, in which, when it comes to television content,
everyone wants to be connected
to the most popular streaming platforms.
The Fire Stick came to fulfill that function, thanks to its port compatible with a large number of televisions whose most notable innovation is that it
has an HDMI input
.
With the 4K Ultra Hd version you can even enjoy the highest audiovisual quality and, of course, synchronize it with Alexa and save time and space.
You can buy it here for 39.99 euros.
VIDEO TIMBER RING
How many times do they knock on the door and we don't want the one outside to perceive
how we are looking through the peephole
?
With this video doorbell you won't even have to get up to see who's calling.
Thanks to the fact that you can synchronize it with your mobile, you will be able to see on your smartphone if the one who touches is the man who brings you an Amazon package, a relative or
someone who wants to sell you something
.
Its installation is very simple, since it does not require cables or new holes.
You can also pair it with Alexa and Echo Show or Echo Spot devices.
You can buy it here for 99 euros.
RING contact SENSOR
Do you want to have every corner of your house controlled?
Do
you not trust
whether or not someone can enter when you are not there or do you want to know what happens at all times?
This motion sensor helps you to know
if a door or a window opens
.
If this happens, you will receive a notification on your mobile.
You can link it to other brand devices to have your home controlled.
You can buy it here for 35 euros.
THERMOSTAT HEADS
You did not know?
Now it is possible to control the temperature at which your house is.
and in a very simple way.
Reduce your energy consumption, save money and
enjoy the optimal temperature
at any time with the help of these smart
skills
.
The best thing about this device is its easy installation, since it is
compatible with almost any
thermostatic radiator
valve
.
You can buy it here for 89.69 euros.
Universal Wi-Fi Wireless Switch
This device is defined with a great home automation solution.
What's more, thanks to this product you will be able, according to users who have already tried it, to
domotize the traditional switches
in your house.
The pack is
made up of four units,
is compatible with Alexa, and the installation process is simple, although basic principles of electricity would be needed, offset by the many doubts answered in the profile of this product.
You can buy it here for 37.79 euros.
BLIND SWITCH
Nap time is coming, you are lying on the sofa but there is a lot of light in the room: the blinds are still up ... The desire is weak and getting up is a tremendous effort.
"I wish I could upload it from here"
, we would think for sure at that time, right?
With this switch that
is linked via Wi-Fi with your mobile or even with Alexa,
you can upload them through the App or by asking our already inseparable Amazon voice assistant.
You can buy it here for 38.99 euros.
EERO HOME WIFI SYSTEM
Do you stay in many areas of your house without a Wi-Fi signal?
The repeater that you have bought does not reproduce it in an optimal way?
The Eero firm offers you this mesh router that
connects to your modem
and distributes the coverage in an environment of up to
140 square meters
.
It takes just a few minutes to set up and, of course, it can also serve as an extension device,
if the space you want to cover is larger
than your other network drives don't go where you want.
You can buy it here for 76 euros.
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