New smart technologies are used throughout modern interior design to improve functionality and offer better performance of household appliances. Now that these technologies are readily available, it’s almost impossible to live without them which has only created more of a need for constant updates.
We are all now well-versed in smart speakers like Alexa and Google Nest, as well as smart appliances like refrigerators. However, there are many smart home technologies that people still aren’t aware exist. Luckily, we are here to highlight some of these unknown technologies that could make a real difference in your home and make a lot of day-to-day tasks more efficient.
Continue reading for a deep dive into these smart home technologies and how they can be of benefit to you and your family.
Unknown Smart Home Technologies
Smart-Curtain Motor
You can now open your curtains without even having to stand up. Smart-curtain motors can open curtains by the click of a smart remote control or through voice control. This is much easier than drawing the curtains yourself, so it’s a surprise that this technology is lesser known. The price of these smart motorised curtains ranges from $300 to $1000.
Automatic Pet Feeder
If you’re tired of having to remember to feed your pet, there’s an easy solution. Automatic pet feeders allow you to schedule feedings for your pet without having to think about it throughout the day. You can set the timer for every few hours and it will be dispensed into the tray ready for your furry friend to feast. They can hold litres of food and go up to 15 feedings in most cases.
Heated Cushions
Yet to be a mainstream item within households, heated cushions are the next innovation of interior design. These cushions combine the convenience of rechargeable power bank technology with the comfort of heat. Although they usually come in a simple grey colour, they can usually be put inside custom sofa cushion covers to improve their aesthetic.
Touchscreen Toaster
Although smart refrigerators and microwave technology are being used in more households these days, one appliance that has yet to take off in the smart technology market is the toaster. Touchscreen toasters might soon become a trend as they can offer more precise levels of heating different types of bread. You can select the colour you want your toast to be so that you can get the crunch you desire.
Landline Spam Call Blocker
Landline spam call blockers have been around for a while, but are a very underutilised and highly unknown piece of technology that can be very useful. Call blockers can stop dial attempts from unknown callers, prompting them to hang up and contact a designated individual if their call is urgent. There has been updated technology released that has made the blockers more efficient.
Egg Minder
You might think that connecting your egg tray to the internet is pointless, but you couldn’t be more wrong. Smart egg trays can be synced to your smartphone and can send you push notifications when your eggs are on the verge of date expiration. There can also be LED lights on the tray that will light a different colour to tell you about the expiring egg. It’s a cheap and energy-efficient solution to egg management at home.
Smart Baby Changing Pad
Keeping tabs on your baby’s weight, diaper changes and food intake can be difficult. Luckily, smart baby changing pads allow all of this to be managed just by lying your baby down on the device. All the information goes to a companion app so you will never lose it and can keep track of it easier.