Smart gadgets for the kitchen and home: expanding functionality. New interesting gadgets

You probably already guessed that in the near future houses and apartments will become “smart”. But perhaps you didn’t realize the scale of the invasion of devices into living spaces. presented a rating of the best gadgets for a smart home, and we figured out how to organize your apartment using newfangled devices.

Don't leave the room: smart locks

To begin with, you should take care that your technologically advanced apartment does not become a tasty morsel for unscrupulous visitors. Agree, it would be stupid to lock a house full of devices with a simple and, what’s worse, easy-to-understand lock for burglars.

Lockitron Bolt

This lock uses Bluetooth to detect when you and your smartphone leave the premises. Access rights can be granted to friends and family members. Every time someone enters or leaves the apartment, you receive a notification on your phone.

August Smart Lock

A more well-known version of a “smart” lock, which has already gained trust and popularity. It runs on batteries and syncs with your smartphone via Bluetooth. The application converts the list of contacts into a list of those who are allowed access to the apartment. August can also automatically close the door behind you, send notifications when someone enters the room, and much more.

All-Seeing Eye: Surveillance Cameras

To know everything that happens in the house, you simply need modern surveillance cameras. Moreover, new solutions for the home are small, convenient and very cool.

Butterfley

The square chamber is equipped with everything you might need. She can recognize movement and shoots video in Full HD format. Inside there is 16 GB of internal memory, a powerful battery, an accelerometer and a magnet for wall mounting. Synchronizes with your smartphone and sends all notifications to it, broadcasts videos and reports the most important things.

Nest Cam

Unlike the previous version, Nest Cam has a wider viewing angle and can record sound, ignoring extraneous noise. The camera can not only save video, but also tell you at what minute this or that event happened. The camera can be placed on a shelf or mounted on a wall.

Arlo

The waterproof wireless camera syncs with your smartphone. If you place several of these devices in your home at once, you can manage them using a cloud service. You can view images from four cameras on your phone screen - there is a special application for this. There is a motion sensor and night vision mode.

Cocoon

One device can control everything that happens in the house. It uses proprietary technology that senses activity in any room through sound. It does not require additional sensors. Of course, it has a camera and synchronization with a smartphone. You will receive a notification if Cocoon detects anything strange. There is also a very cool feature: as soon as the device is discharged or someone disconnects it from the Network, you will also know about it. The cloud service will detect the absence of the gadget on the Internet and send a notification to your phone.

Canary

This little camera does more than all of the above. In addition to basic functions, it also has a built-in sensor that determines the air condition. Its humidity, temperature and composition will be recorded and transmitted to your smartphone. In addition, there is a camera, a sound sensor and a siren.

Breathe deeply: thermostats and filters

A “smart” home also means an ideal climate inside. Monitoring this is much easier with the help of a technological thermostat. In addition, it is possible and necessary to control the air condition in the apartment with special filters.

Nest

The third generation of Nest thermostats just got even cooler. This device controls the temperature, remembers your daily routine and sets the climate accordingly. In addition, the gadget can be controlled from a smartphone, and it can switch to energy saving mode when no one is at home. Sudden changes in temperature and humidity are perceived by Nest as a cause for alarm - and the thermostat will definitely send a notification about this.

AWAIR

A small device monitors several indicators at once. AWAIR constantly monitors temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide content in the air, the presence of toxic components and dust. The data is compiled into a short summary, after which AWAIR offers its own solutions to problems.

A “smart” ventilation system is built directly into the house. It has temperature and pressure sensors, and each of the devices is synchronized with a smartphone and thermostats. Essentially, this is the final part of the entire air quality monitoring system. It seems impossible to do without smart ventilation.

Point

A small device monitors the sounds that are heard in your apartment, records the temperature and composition of the air. Based on this, the device makes a conclusion about the climate in the house and whether everything is in order. Understands when the seasons change, when you leave the apartment and what daily routine is typical for your family.

Tado

This thermostat will ask about everything first, because it is important for it to take into account every detail. Enter details about your home and Tado will figure out how to work with it. In addition, the device can predict the weather and create an appropriate microclimate in the apartment.

Cozy

The small thermostat can be left on the docking station or taken with you, because it is shaped like a small barrel. It will control the temperature around you, concentrating its attention on your well-being. The idea is to heat and cool a specific room, rather than the entire apartment. Then you can save energy and create comfort at the same time.

Let there be light: smart lamps

Probably the most unobvious, but also the most popular devices for a technologically advanced home are “smart” lamps. People really like them - and we understand why!

Lucy

This spherical lamp captures sunlight using a movable mirror and redirects it wherever you see fit. So, you can work all day in natural light, regardless of which side of the world your windows face.

Beam

A small lamp quickly turns into a powerful projector with a speaker. To control Beam, you just need to use a special application.

Twist

The LED light is equipped with excellent speakers, so it can play music using AirPlay technology. And the shade of the glow will adjust to the time of day.

Smart Change

A good solution for emergency situations: even if the power goes out in your home, Smart Change will work for another 4 hours. The rest of the time, these lamps simply save energy.

Emberlight

A beautiful and stylish lamp can be controlled from a smartphone using Wi-Fi. You can turn the light on or off, or set the brightness of the light that is ideal for the situation.

Make yourself at home: gadgets for your room

When planning your home, no matter how you look at it, we will consider one room to be the “main” room. It usually has everything you need for life and entertainment.

Eero

A modern modem promises to bring a fast Wi-Fi connection to every corner of your apartment. Provides “guest” access with one tap. Enhanced data security protection. In general, a simple and powerful device for a smart home.

Apple TV

We couldn't do without a new TV set-top box. It provides access to online services, games and entertainment, allows you to make purchases directly from your TV and is capable of active user interaction.

Luna

One of the recent Kickstarter triumphs, the “smart” mattress cover Luna, will track your sleep and health status, can control the temperature of the bed and can wake you up in the morning. A very simple device will turn your bed into a smart gadget in a matter of seconds.

Little Printer

The charming device will print out a drawing, message or note in no time. Paper for it can be bought for pennies. In addition, Little Printer can “deliver” for you the morning press or fresh photos from family and friends.

The small gadget is a voice assistant that can control your entire home. It is enough to ask him to turn off the light in the kitchen, and the command will be carried out. Ivee also streams music using Spotify and calls Uber. If you set an alarm, the virtual assistant will wake you up on time, and in the morning it can tell you the weather forecast for the whole day. You can even talk to Ivee: the device will tell you about everything in the world using Wikipedia.

Cleanliness is the key to health: gadgets for the bathroom

Everyone should take care of themselves. And with new devices it is much easier and more economical to do this.

Nebia

Nebia's campaign on the crowdfunding platform was supported by Tim Cook himself. He really liked the device that sprays water on a person. Due to this, you can save up to 70% of water consumption - and at the same time not lose at all in cleanliness or comfort.

SmartyBrush

A toothbrush will monitor how thoroughly and diligently you brush your teeth. Frequency of movements, pressure force and duration of the procedure. All data is transferred to the smartphone, generated in the form of visual statistics and analyzed by the application. You can then receive recommendations on how to improve your daily ritual.

The food is served: kitchen gadgets

Haute cuisine has never been so accessible. With new devices, you can not only prepare culinary masterpieces, but also create something like a restaurant right at home.

June

The electric oven looks like a futurist chef's dream. Inside there are temperature sensors, a camera and automatic scales for your dish. Therefore, during cooking, you can get video footage directly from the inside, detailed information about the state of the dinner and recommendations on how to make it better.

Bruno

Smart technologies have also reached the garbage. Bruno is a smart bucket that tells you when it's time to take out the bag and can collect small debris using the built-in vacuum cleaner. It even has its own app that reminds you to keep your house clean.

Cove

The water filter differs from all its counterparts in having special membranes. They are made using laser technology and not only purify, but also enrich the water with useful substances.

New generation household appliances. Few people today can imagine their life without a washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave oven and food processors, not to mention such necessary things as a refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, hair care devices, etc. On the household appliances market these days There is a fierce struggle between manufacturers from all over the world, forcing them to take extreme measures in order not to be thrown overboard from the attention of consumers. The main tool to achieve this goal is the development and implementation of advanced technologies in production. Well, observers can only enjoy and taste the fruits of this struggle.

Mobile control of food preparation.
Electrolux has created an oven with a similar capability. An image of what is happening inside the oven can be transferred to a smartphone at any time. Moreover, through the application you can control the time, temperature and cooking mode. People living in large houses with a garden will probably really want to buy this oven. In addition, Electrolux presents a huge selection of household appliances: electric shavers, vacuum cleaners, hobs and all this at http://www.electrolux.ua/products/cooking/hobs/

Washing machines are becoming more independent.
So, for example, Panasonic presented to the public its new development: a washing machine equipped with sensors for determining the type of fabric, level of contamination and total weight (maximum permissible weight - 8 kg). Still, this is not one-touch washing. The person still has the responsibility to load items of the same fabric composition into the drum, since the machine cannot distinguish between them, and select the AutoCare function. But then comes the work of technology. Having collected information on all three parameters (weight, composition, degree of contamination), the machine selects the optimal washing program and carries it out. For washing items of a combined composition, the “mix” function is provided. An important advantage of this machine is also steam processing and equipping with an inverter motor. In Russia, the Japanese manufacturer plans to present its new product in the near future, but the price for such a miracle assistant will be about 100,000 rubles.

Samsung, in turn, took care of absent-minded housewives and created a washing machine with additional doors for adding powder and adding laundry directly during the washing process. Naturally, these manipulations cannot be performed during spinning. And yet, many housewives will be grateful to the company for this innovation.

LG Corporation has developed the “Twin Wash System”, which allows you to wash two loads of laundry at once. The technical novelty is, in fact, a pair of washing machines combined into one body with two drums (one is designed for 8 kg of washing, the other for 3 kg). Each half has its own control system, in no way dependent on the other. For example, the first drum can wash denim, and the second drum can wash delicate underwear.

The “Digital Motion” technology, which allows the washing machine to select methods of drum rotation suitable for more efficient washing of a particular type of fabric, was developed by the Hotpoint brand. Up to ten rotation algorithms can be applied in one wash. And finally, closing the series of innovative developments used to create a fundamentally new generation of washing machines is ozonation of washing, presented by Siemens. This idea was copied from the steam treatment of clothes in dry cleaners. The ozonation function at home can be used both before and after the main wash; it is used to disinfect laundry and eliminate unpleasant odors.

Covert surveillance refrigerator.
Another new product presented by Siemens was a refrigerator that is linked to the owner’s mobile phone. It is equipped with two cameras (internal and directed at the refrigerator door), which transmit an image when requested to a smartphone. At first glance, a naive innovation will be fully appreciated when in the supermarket you cannot remember whether there is enough milk left for the next week.
Bluetooth razor.

But a refrigerator with a camera is not the only new product that is destined to work in tandem with the owner’s smartphone. The Philips razor is connected to a mobile phone, on which a special application is pre-installed, and the shaving process turns into pure pleasure for the owner of this amazing device. The application calculates the pressure on the skin, shaving speed, and the optimal trajectory of movements. All that remains for a person is to listen to the advice of his little assistant. If it happens that after this procedure irritation does appear, this fact will not escape the program, and the application will instruct the owner what steps need to be taken.

Kitchen in the “Fifth Element” style.
The review should be completed with something that fits more within the perception of the common man. The illumination effect of the built-in glossy kitchen set produced by Gorenje was achieved by the popular designer Philippe Starck through such a simple technique as the bright orange color of the back of the handles. The truly futuristic look of the kitchen combined with zero energy costs is a brilliant design solution.

Are you not a robot?
Fortunately for consumers, the race continues. Therefore, improved technologies, unimaginable new products and affordable prices will not keep you waiting long. I wonder how soon a person will be completely freed from household chores?

The world of technology does not stand still. Everything is changing, and “smart” gadgets are gradually filling every person’s life. And the surprising thing is that every year there are so many of them that sometimes it is impossible to keep track of all the new items.

This article will highlight the most interesting gadgets of 2015, as well as some announced new products for next year.

Controlled electrical appliances

Using conventional household appliances is becoming increasingly easier. appear everywhere, and you can control your home directly from your smartphone.

Talking about interesting gadgets, first of all I would like to mention the new lamps from General Electrics. This company was created by Thomas Edison. Yes, it was the same person who invented the first incandescent lamp with a carbon filament.

Moving along the path outlined by its founder, the company continues to amaze the world with high-quality and high-tech products.

C Sleep by GE

Lamps that turn on and off from a smartphone are no longer news. Although they are found in few places in Russia, there are already more modern technologies. General Electrics is developing its latest line of "super-smart" light bulbs, the C Sleep and C Life.

The devices of the first model change the color of their glow during the day, duplicating the light of the sun: in the morning - soft blue, in the afternoon - yellowish, in the evening - close to orange. Thanks to this, natural street lighting from the Sun almost completely coincides with the light from the C Sleep lamp. Thus, every day the nervous system and eyes are not subject to irritation from constant changes in lighting. According to the company, using such interesting gadgets for the home in the bedroom, it will be easier to wake up in the morning, light will increase activity during the day, and it will be easy to fall asleep in the evening.

C Life from GE

The second C Life model produces only one yellowish tint, just like a regular light bulb. It is recommended to install it in all other rooms.

Using wireless technologies, by purchasing such interesting gadgets and installing the appropriate application on your smartphone, you can control three lamps at once without using any additional means of communication.

In addition to turning the light on or off, you can set its intensity (brightness). This setting is quite convenient, especially with increased irritation of the eyes, which have been looking at the computer monitor for the whole day and have become inflamed.

It is noteworthy that these interesting gadgets are not suitable for Windows 7 and only work on the Android platform.

Ankuoo introduced a line of smart switches

We continue to consider Turning the light on and off from the phone is a good thing. But there are devices that help increase security.

How many times in your life have you caught yourself thinking that you forgot to turn off the iron, stove, kettle or other household appliances? Every year, many fires occur in apartments and houses precisely for this reason, when residents forget to turn off an electrical appliance at night or when leaving the premises.

Buying every household appliance that will be equipped with smart technologies is quite expensive, what to do in this case? Ankuoo solved this problem. She presented the gadget in the form of a special overhead socket equipped with Wi-Fi technology.

You just need to connect this to a regular one - and the output current will be under your control. By installing a special application on your phone, you can use the Internet to turn off or turn on the electricity supply to household appliances.

This is truly an irreplaceable thing of the new century. You no longer need to worry or rely on your memory, just turn on the program and turn off the power at the outlet with a couple of taps on the screen of your smartphone.

Do you like cleanliness?

The most interesting gadgets should not only be advanced in the technological spectrum, but also free from the disadvantages of devices of past times.

How many bacteria and germs do you think are on your smartphone? There are billions of them. From the moment the first cell phone was released until today, it has been difficult to find one that would be absolutely safe in terms of personal hygiene.

Fingers and palms are carriers of various germs due to the fact that we constantly touch something with them: money, door handles, other people. We touch our phone more than once throughout the day. And the best thing we do with it is to wipe the screen with a cloth so that no greasy marks are visible on the screen.

Take soap and wash your phone at any time!

The Japanese company Kyocera decided to eliminate this drawback and developed the Digno Rafre smartphone, which can be washed directly under the tap with water. This is truly amazing, the phone can easily withstand water up to 43 degrees, and is also completely waterproof, and its material does not deteriorate from ordinary soap. This protection is due to IP58 technology.

With a bit of humor, this gadget comes with a special duck with which the phone can float in the bathroom. Other technical characteristics of the phone are not very different from mid-range smartphones, and therefore there is no need to cover them in this article.

There is hope that similar technologies will be used in all high-tech equipment, and there will no longer be a need to be afraid of filling something with water or damaging it with household detergents.

Miracle flashlight

Interesting modern gadgets are not limited to household appliances and smartphones. New technologies have even reached ordinary flashlights. It would seem that just insert the battery and use it - where is it even easier? Even a flashlight powered by a solar battery is already far from the modern world of technology.

A new breakthrough in the field of powering devices was made by an inventor from New York. He managed to create a flashlight that works from the heat of his hands. It is amazing! Such a gadget is environmentally friendly, and, one might say, it will always work without requiring an additional source of energy. Simply place your thumb on a special panel that instantly converts the heat from your hand into electrical energy.

Everyone should have a device like this just in case. This is a really convenient thing, especially when your mobile phone is dead and there is nothing to illuminate it with. It will also be very useful on multi-day hikes and trips away from civilization. An endless source of light can help out on any dark night.

Device for bachelors

Are there any interesting ones? Of course! There is a special Sansaire Sous Vide Circulator, which is designed to help bachelors prepare delicious food for themselves. Stop eating tasteless! Sandwiches, chips and crackers are all terribly harmful, it's time to take care of yourself.

All you need for any simple dish is a vacuum bag, ingredients and the above-mentioned appliance. For example, put meat in a bag and lower it into a container of water. Dip your gadget into this water, install the program and wait a little. In just 30-40 minutes you can have a delicious meal.

The advantage is that any dish will not become dry or overcooked. This is the essence of sous vide technology. In addition, dietary fiber and nutrients are not destroyed during this preparation, so the food will be even healthier. Eat for your health!

Smart technologies are the future

Of course, there are many more worthy new products from the high-tech world than are listed in this article. There are also keyboards that are laser projected onto any surface, virtual reality glasses, and others.

Time does not stand still, but moves forward. Perhaps never before has technology developed so quickly. The technologies that exist today will be outdated tomorrow. Having bought a modern gadget, you will be faced with the fact that in a year you will be the owner of an outdated item.

Is it worth making this purchase now? Of course it's worth it. After all, technology makes our lives easier and safer. No need to wait for a newer phone model, and then the next one, and so on. and new interesting gadgets will definitely help you make life more interesting and exciting.

However, never forget that such devices are intended only to make life easier. There is no need to make a cult out of gadgets, as happens, for example, with Apple products, when any new product is immediately swept away from the windows.

Imagine a world where you don’t need to physically do anything: you sit on your bed, and from your phone you program cooking, robots that clean your apartment, control the light, water. In this situation, a person has a lot of free time, which can be devoted with pleasure and benefit to education, family and loved ones.

And the houses continually surprise even the most inveterate skeptics. Accessories and appliances have ceased to have a purely decorative function and have turned into irreplaceable functional assistants. The variety of gadgets is surprising and every year brings new discoveries in this field. They perform the function of those little wizards who help create the “smart home” so desired by modern people. There is no longer any need to spend a lot of time on activities that only require a minute. Thanks to the fact that science strives to simplify life for everyone, gadgets are being improved and currently cover all areas of human activity.

Gadgets for the kitchen and home

Gadgets for the kitchen and home are being distributed so actively that many buyers simply do not have time to understand what their functionality is and how useful they are. This is why some underrated devices simply disappear into oblivion. And this is sad, because every new product is aimed at helping people, everyone can find something interesting and useful for themselves in the world of gadgets. No matter how skeptical one may be about some modern discoveries, no one can deny the fact that they have forever changed our lives and are gradually changing it every year.

Advantages

Many modern devices that are extremely popular were rejected by customers at the time of their inception. Modern devices are amazing in their variety, which is why it is very important to find one that will really become an assistant and will not gather dust on the shelf. First of all, it is worth noting the many advantages of gadgets:

• They are at times and cleaning. Now every housewife can relax and delegate part of her work to special devices.
• Many kitchen devices help you prepare dishes of any complexity at home.

• With the help of gadgets, routine household chores are simplified and there is no longer a need to spend a lot of effort and time on cleaning and cooking.
• Gadgets decorate everyday life; they not only make life easier, but also help create an incredible atmosphere in any life situation, be it a holiday or just watching a movie at home.
• Many devices have a low price, while performing many useful functions, which makes them indispensable.
• Many devices are not only functional, but also very attractive in appearance. Thanks to this, they perfectly complement the home environment.
• Original gadgets for the kitchen or home can be a pleasant gift.

Today, no modern kitchen can do without appliances. This is far from a luxury, but rather a necessity. Kitchen appliances perform a number of different functions and therefore, when choosing them, you should take into account many points and nuances, so as not to regret later about wasted money.

The main thing is not to buy unnecessary and useless equipment. First of all, it is important to decide which features are truly necessary and which ones may never be useful. For example, appliances such as a waffle iron, bread maker and pancake maker will be completely useless for those who absolutely do not like baking and flour products.

You should also pay attention to the appearance and aesthetic appearance of the equipment. Indeed, for modern housewives, kitchen design and appliances must be combined with each other and successfully complement each other. Therefore, it is ideal to select equipment at the stage of planning the kitchen interior.

First of all, you should remember about the necessary household appliances, without which almost no kitchen can do without them.

The required equipment includes:

• refrigerator – should be chosen taking into account the number of family members and the size of the kitchen;
• the hob is compact and convenient, it can also be a gas, electric or combined oven;
• oven - some of them are quite multifunctional, for example, they have up to twelve different cooking modes;
• extractor hood – will rid the room of unpleasant odors, and also take care of the cleanliness of the ceiling and walls;
• A dishwasher is a thing that will save you from routine and unpleasant work, save time and turn the cooking process into a pleasure, because all the dirty dishes after the meal will be washed by the machine. It is especially indispensable if the family is large enough and likes to host frequent receptions.

This standard necessary set of equipment can be supplemented with various additional devices. Many of them really make life easier, and some housewives simply cannot imagine their life without these items. This includes a microwave oven, food processor, toaster, juicer, coffee maker, bread maker, multicooker, steamer, convection oven, etc. Of course, keeping all these appliances in the kitchen is simply impossible, and there is no point. Each owner buys additional equipment based on personal needs. Coffee lovers cannot do without a coffee machine or coffee maker. Anyone who doesn't like spending a long time at the stove will truly appreciate a multicooker and food processor. And fans of healthy and wholesome food will definitely love the double boiler.

A big plus is that some devices combine several functions at once. It's practical and convenient. Because it not only saves money, but also space in the kitchen. Such items are especially a godsend for owners of small-sized kitchens. For example, a food processor can simultaneously combine several devices - a meat grinder, blender, juicer, mixer, etc.

The multicooker should be especially noted, as it has become particularly popular lately. For many housewives, it has become a real find, which they simply cannot do without. Moreover, manufacturers are increasingly increasing the number of its advantages every year. In a slow cooker they cook, stew, bake, make bread, various pastries and even yoghurts. In this case, you do not need to stand at the stove and be afraid of splashing oil. The multicooker can handle it completely on its own. Moreover, the dish will be cooked at exactly the specified time and, thanks to the Teflon covering the container in which the food is prepared, it will not burn at all.

When choosing appliances for the kitchen, you need to carefully consider its location, since rearranging appliances in some cases will be simply impossible. It is not recommended to place a dishwasher, oven and refrigerator nearby. It is necessary that there is a small space or piece of furniture between the devices - for example, a cabinet hanging.

Installation of kitchen appliances should be carried out by professionals. You should take care in advance about the location of electrical outlets and water sources for the dishwasher. It is important to pay attention to the doors of cabinets and appliances. Both should open and close without interfering with each other.

How to choose built-in appliances for the kitchen

Everyone knows that household appliances can be free-standing or built-in. The last option is the most popular due to its functionality and aesthetics. This technique looks great and harmonizes wonderfully with the kitchen furniture, while looking like one with the kitchen set. Using built-in appliances you can save a lot of space. If desired, electrical appliances are sometimes partially or completely hidden under the kitchen façade.

The modern range of household appliances surprises and undoubtedly pleases housewives with its abundance. A big plus is the ability to integrate almost any item in the kitchen. The most popular and in-demand built-in electrical items are the hob and oven. It should also be noted separately the advantages of the materials of the built-in work surface. Cooking surfaces are made of steel, enamel and glass ceramics. Enamel is the most affordable material, and it is also quite durable. Stainless steel will cost more, but has a more attractive appearance and is easier to clean. But you should be careful with glass-ceramic surfaces. They look beautiful and clean quickly, but you need to select dishes with a perfectly flat bottom.