Technology is ever-changing and it’s always making life a little bit easier. The latest and greatest technology comes at a price, but oftentimes the price is worth the benefit the technology has to offer. While no one has yet to invent technology that will allow you to be in two places at once, there are plenty of awesome tech gadgets out there. If you’re looking for a way to make life a bit easier at home, try one of these 10 great new tech products.
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Kohler K-9245-CP 2.5 GPM Moxie Showerhead and Wireless Speaker $149
Nothing will make your life easier than being able to sing in the shower without worrying that your iPod and/or tablet is getting too wet or damp from the wet air in your bathroom. This bold Kohler showerhead is going to set you back somewhat more than the average showerhead, but what is $150 when it comes to being able to listen to the radio in the shower, from your showerhead?
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HUE LED Bulbs $199
If you love to create ambiance at home with your lighting, you absolutely must invest in these LED light bulbs. To make these bulbs work, you’ll simply place them in your light fixtures and connect them to your wireless network and download the app you need to support them. Now you can change the lighting in your home remotely, helping to create the ambiance you want for anything you want. For example, turn soft blue lights on when you want to do a little yoga or brighten them up with bold colors and bright visuals when you want to do a little Zumba at home.
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iRobots $699
Virtually everyone loves the Robot, the vacuum that does the work for you once you push the button. This iRobot, however, is just a little better. In fact, you can now vacuum your entire house without getting out of bed or even being at home. Its wireless command center allows you to remotely control it without needing to be in the presence of the command center to push the start button.
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Nest Learning Thermostat $249
The Nest Learning Thermostat not only makes life easier, it also saves money. Over the course of using it, the Nest learns what you like as far as temperature goes and begins to automatically heat and cool your home based on your habits. It can be programmed however you like and remotely controlled (think: Turning it off when you leave on vacation and turning it remotely on when you depart from your vacation so your house will be nice and comfortable when you make it home) from your wireless device.
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Smart Thinq Washing Machine and Dryer $3500
The LG Smart Thinq washing machine will make your life so much easier. This machine communicates with you at home by working with your other electronics. If you’re watching television, your machine will send live updates regarding your wash onto your television screen. You can also remotely control the machine from your smart phone when you aren’t home. It also has a matching dryer, though that is sold separately.
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LG Smart Thinq Refrigerator $3499
How much easier would your life be if you didn’t have to spend time making lists of what you’re out of and checking expiration dates? With an LG Smart Fridge, you won’t have to do that again. Your fridge will tell you when you’re out of something, when something is about to expire and even keep digital track of your families dietary needs. It comes with an LCD Panel and display screen, as well as internet connection, so that when you’re out of something and need to order it, you can do it right there.
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Indoor VIPcella-IR Wireless Network Camera $400
When it comes to home security, nothing will make your life easier than this WiFi capable camera. You can place it anywhere inside or outside of your home and remotely watch as things are – or hopefully are not – happening at home. Its integrated DVR capabilities continuously record everything happening and WiFi capabilities allow you to get online from your smart phone, computer or tablet anywhere in the world to check it out.
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Miele’s Undercounter Wine Storage $3000
This is not your everyday wine fridge. This fridge works very hard to keep your wine perfect at all times. There is a UV filter on the tinted, tempered glass that protects your wine from harmful light that could affect the taste. With multiple cooling zones, you can store your reds, whites and champagnes at the same time at different temperatures. It also comes with an alarm that sounds provided you lose power or the door is left ajar so that you may save your wine from damage.
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Miele Washer and Dryer $4000
Even though there’s already a washing machine and dryer on this list, this is one new piece of technology that offers even more. You can remotely control this the same way you can the one above, but you can also choose to wash your items specially by choosing whether or not you’re washing baby clothes, bathmats, curtains, lingerie or anything in between. It uses the amount of clothing inside to help adjust the water level, which can save tremendously on utility bills.
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DACOR Discovery IQ Smart Oven $11,999
Imagine cooking with an Android-capable stove. This stove allows you to use the integrated tablet to surf the web for recipes or restaurants, control the oven from anywhere you might be and just make cooking easier. Imagine placing dinner in the oven before you leave for work and then clicking a button on your smart phone that will remotely turn your oven on while you’re on your way home from work so that you come home to a freshly cooked dinner.
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