Digitally Domestic! Gadgets Every Single Household Needs!

If there’s one thing that no one can possibly deny, it’s the fact that we’re living in the age of technology. Sure, human beings have used technology in some form or another since the moment we first developed tools but let’s be honest, it’s only really been in the last couple of decades that things have really taken off. With the internet, wireless technology, voice recognition, and more it can often feel like we’ve officially landed in the realm of science fiction. For some, this is a total dream come true, while others can often feel as though they are totally overwhelmed by the sheer number of technological options out there. After all, some of us are just about getting the hang of smartphones!

Of course, that doesn’t mean that you need to hide your head in the sand. There are so many incredible pieces of tech out there that even the world’s biggest technophobe could potentially get some use and enjoyment out of them. If you’re the kind of person who has no idea where to start when it comes to modern technology, then why don’t we start somewhere simple and familiar: your home? You would truly be amazed at all of the ways in which your home life can be improved through the use of modern technology. Whether you’re looking to make life easier, more fun or more efficient, here are some of the gadgets that every single household needs!

 The Amazon Echo

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 If you’re looking for one thing in your home to make you feel as though you’re living in the future, then this is it! The Amazon Echo and its competitors are bringing the world of sci-fi into the present day. We’ve all had that fantasy about being able to walk through the door, give instructions to the house, and watch as everything did what you wanted automatically. Well, that’s the beauty of the Echo’s operating system Alexa. You can quite literally do just that. Depending on how you kitted out your home is, you’re able to say the word and control everything from your media player, to your central heating. Some of these apps even allow you to tell the computer that you’re coming home and it will get the house nice and warmed up ready for you. Of course, there are always going to be those who are made a bit nervous by this kind of tech, but it really can make life far more convenient and enjoyable.

 A robot vacuum cleaner

Speaking of convenience. Let’s be honest; no one really enjoys doing housework. It’s necessary, and it certainly feels nice being in a clean and tidy house, but the act of actually cleaning is boring and inconvenient. Well thanks to robot vacuum cleaners like the Roomba, things just got a whole lot more convenient. Roombas have been around for decades, but they’ve never really been much use beyond picking up the occasional crumb! But in the last decade or so the technology behind them has improved considerably, meaning that you can leave the house in the morning and come home to clean, dust-free carpets every single day. Many Roombas now come with wi-fi connectivity which means that they are easier to control and interact with than ever. Not only that but you’re also able to connect them to things like the Amazon Echo to make your home even more technologically advanced.

A paint sprayer 

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 Sometimes your home needs a new coat of paint. After all, nothing stays looking fresh and new forever! Whether you’re painting your walls, your door or you’re bringing an old piece of furniture back to life; you’ll always need to open up the paint cans every now and then. Of course, painting can be a bit of a pain in the neck a lot of the time. You spend your time waiting for it to dry, it’s impossible to get an even coat, and no matter how hard you try you just can’t seem to avoid being able to see the brush strokes! For the thousands of people who are sick and tired of the hassle that comes with trying to paint anything from small pieces of furniture to entire houses, paint sprayers have come to the rescue!

Ranging from small, handheld models to serious industrial strength pieces of tech, these sprayers make painting something in a neat, even coat easier than you ever thought possible. Of course, then you’re left with the question of what kind of sprayer to choose from, in that case, sites like http://www.toolnerds.com/ can tell you everything that you need to know in order to make the right choice. You’ll be dying to paint surface of the house once you see just how easy and convenient it can be.

 Eco dish cleaner

Doing the dishes is probably right up there with cleaning the house in terms of jobs that most people would really rather not have to do. Of course, there is always the option of a dishwasher, but they can often be both expensive and seriously wasteful regarding energy. If you’re the kind of person who’s looking for a little extra convenience while also trying to minimize your carbon footprint, then the Eco Cleaner should be right up your alley. This incredibly little gadget uses ultrasonic waves to ionize the food particles on the dishes. If that doesn’t sound futuristic enough for you, it also converts the food waste into useful compost for plants. Allowing you to sustain your garden and minimize your household waste. Not only that but this amazing gadget is solar powered, so you don’t have to worry about it using any excess energy.

 Wireless alarm sensors Of course, not every piece of technology in your home needs to be specifically about convenience. In fact, one of the biggest concerns that many people have when it comes to their homes is one of safety. Your home should be your sanctuary, the place where you feel the safest and most secure at all times. Nothing breaks that feeling of safety more than someone being able to invade your home without your knowledge. Because of that, it’s hardly surprising that modern alarm systems are becoming more and more popular.

Of course, the issue is that a lot of people simply aren’t in the financial position to have an entire alarm system set up in their home. Luckily there are some less drastic alternatives available. There are plenty of different wireless sensors available that you can attach to the doorways of your home. They will then alert you when any movement is detected. You will receive a text message or an email letting you know that an intrusion was detected. That way you are able to keep your family safe without paying out the nose for it. Of course, in an ideal world, you wouldn’t need any kind of security system, but it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

 The iKettle

Okay, there’s a degree to which it’s fair to say that the iKettle is shamelessly and hopelessly indulgent. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s not also incredibly cool! This wi-fi enabled kettle allows you to boil water from anywhere in the house via your phone. Not only that but you can actually schedule specific times that you want the kettle to boil so that you always have hot water waiting for your morning coffee or your cup of tea when you get home from work. You can even specifically adjust the temperature so that, no matter what kind of beverage you’re after, you can get the water to the perfect temperature. While there’s no doubt that this will be the dream appliance for lazy tea drinkers everywhere, it’s also a fantastic option for young parents who need to be able to heat up bottles for midnight feeds. Having times scheduled in and being able to trigger the kettle no matter where you are is a great way to take a lot of the stress out of those late nights dealing with a crying baby when you’re barely even awake.

 Now, there’s no denying that there are always going to be limits to any technological advancements that you can bring to your home. You’re never going to be in a position where you can sit back and have your home do every single thing in the world for you. But then again, if you could, would you really want to? The vast majority of people are likely to say that, when it all comes down to it, there is a limit to how much they want technology to be able to do for them. After a certain point, you simply reach the stage where it starts to become and intrusion into your life. However, these pieces of tech allow you to focus more heavily on the things that you actually want to be doing. They make life simpler, safer, and more efficient, and there isn’t anyone out there who wouldn’t be grateful for those things from time to time.