The right technology can make a major difference to your home life. During the first half of the year, there have been some impressive advancements in the world of home technology. For most homeowners, the more consequential investments will involve voice control and smart home integration. In other words, we’re increasingly looking for devices that can talk to one another, and to us.
Let’s take a look at a few key devices that might make a significant difference in your life.
Motion pillow
Struggling to get to sleep at night? The right pillow might make a big difference. A motion pillow is more than just an inert sack of fluff; it will actually determine the position of your head before inflating the memory foam stuffing to provide you with the perfect sleeping position. The best of these devices will collect data about your sleep, suggest personalised tips for improving sleep quality, and even suppress snoring.
Given the importance of quality sleep to just about every facet of our waking lives, this is an investment that might be well worth your time.
Smart doorbell cameras
The advent of the integrated doorbell camera has been well publicised. It’s synonymous with certain brand names, like Ring, but the truth is that the marketplace is vibrant and competitive. Whatever you need from your doorbell, you’ll be able to find a solution. You might sign up for a cloud-based subscription service or store the footage locally. Best of all, you can answer the door when you’re not even at home!
Integrated home theatre systems
Movie lovers may jump at the chance to bring the cinema experience into the living room – or even into a room set aside for the sole purpose of enjoying watching films. You might rip your collection of 4K Blu-rays to a network-attached storage solution and stream them from across the house. Or, you might stream your content via one of the popular platforms.
For best results, it’s worth investing in a reliable, high-bandwidth internet connection. If you’re going to be gaming in your new entertainment centre, this becomes doubly essential. Look for broadband only deals to keep things cost-effective, or think about bundling in television subscriptions and phone lines.
Automation using materials
Nowadays, it’s possible to eliminate much of the mental labour that comes with life and home by introducing labour-saving devices. You might go for a thermostat that will switch the temperature automatically, depending on whether you’re in the house or not. Or, you might consider taps, shower heads, and light bulbs that can be activated through a voice command. You might be surprised at what a difference these small tweaks make to your quality of life!
