Gone are the days when most technology looked like plain black boxes. Now, there are speakers that look like books and clocks that tell time with words instead of numbers. And there’s something for everyone too, no matter if your sense of style leans on the colorful past or the minimalism of the modern era. However, the best-looking and -functioning gear still costs a pretty penny, so it’s important to prioritize the rooms of your home that need the upgrade most.
In this article: Pezin And Hulin Charging Station, Konex Vintage Bluetooth Speaker and Cafe Couture Smart Toaster Oven
You can upgrade essentially any part of your home with high-tech goodies, but some rooms get more mileage out of technology than others.
The living and bedrooms are the best rooms to target for stylish tech upgrades since these are the rooms most spend the majority of their time in. You can add anything from a transparent TV to a simple charging station.
The bathroom is the next best place to upgrade with stylish tech. Consider gear such as smart scales, water flossers and fancy toothbrushes. Anything that can help you maintain or improve your health.
The kitchen is another great area to improve. Grab smart-capable appliances, such as microwaves and ovens, so you can monitor your food from afar, or upgrade your coffee and tea setup with a programmable kettle.
The entryway, both interior and exterior portions, is cheating since it isn’t a room. But, it’s also the best place to add high-tech security, such as smart doorbells, biometric locks and cameras.
With global temperatures climbing and not slowing down, it’s imperative that you carefully balance comfort with the cost of cooling. This smart thermostat can learn your schedule and make energy-saving changes for you. You can also control it from anywhere, so you can switch it off at work and turn it on right before you get home. It comes in four colors.
Sharper Image LED Light-Up Word Clock
Tell time in style with this modern interpretation of a clock. It only displays the time in five-minute intervals, though, so it’s not great if you need precise time-telling. It comes in four colors and measures 7.75 inches on a side.
Petino Wireless Charging Station
We rely on technology more every day, with new devices constantly releasing. Keeping everything charged up can be a confusing tangle of cords without a good charging station. This one can charge your phone, earbuds and watch all at once. It comes in nine colors.
Pezin and Hulin Charging Station
Or, if having three charging spaces isn’t enough for you or your household, consider this much larger station. It has space for multiple tablets, phones and smaller devices, such as smartwatches, with plenty of holes so you can snake whatever power cord you need through it.
Cafe Specialty Drip Coffee Maker
Brewing a good cup of coffee can be surprisingly difficult. Any amount of help from your brewing device is a big deal, and this drip coffee maker is packed with it. It’s smart for one, letting you connect to it from anywhere, and the connection app lets you tweak your brew settings down to the temperature.
Bang and Olufsen Beosound Emerge Bookshelf Wi-Fi Speaker
Music lovers typically have to sacrifice some space for a good speaker, but not with this book-sized option. You can connect it to your phone over Bluetooth or sync it with other speakers you may have over Wi-Fi. Hide it with your other books to impress your guests with a mystery music source.
Konex Vintage Bluetooth Speaker
Having a portable speaker is a must for people who love to spend time outdoors. This one’s battery can last for up to 20 hours and you can connect to it via Bluetooth or a 3.5mm jack. It’s too large for backpacking but perfect for a picnic or one-day hike.
Tight security isn’t always necessary, but it also doesn’t hurt to have it. Google’s Nest Doorbell is an easy way to add some light security and protection. It can record up to three hours of video in up to five-minute clips and you can use it with other smart services, such as Amazon’s Alexa.
Cafe Couture Smart Toaster Oven
This powerful and capable toaster oven has all the same cooking functionality as its non-smart cousins, including air frying and broiling, and some functionality that’s rare to get, such as dehydration and slow cooking. Its smart capabilities include voice control and automated recipe following using the SmartHQ app.
Unlike most regular kettles, you can choose the temperature of the water you boil. It has five heat settings, all labeled with the type of drink it brews best, such as French press coffee or oolong tea. It also has a keep warm button.
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