<p>Gadgets make our lives simpler. So, make optimum use of smart technology at home to lead a stress-free life, writes K S Someswara.<br /><br /></p>.<div>Modern home is flooded with highly advanced gadgets and appliances and these gadgets have converted our dwelling place into a tech-savvy area. <br /></div>.<div>These technologically advanced tools have become indispensable for us. From an auto-stop faucet in the wash basin to a dish washer, ovens in the kitchen and entertainment gadgets in our living room to air conditioners, the list is endless. <br /><br /></div>.<div>Here are a few gadgets which can make our homes safe and technologically advanced.<br /><br /></div>.<div>Generally, we have to operate various electric switches in every part of the house. <br /></div>.<div>It would be necessary to turn them off when they are not in use so one’s memory should be sharp enough to check them before going out. <br /></div>.<div>In order to avoid such headaches, here is something called a ‘home-automation system’.<br /><br />This is a simple gadget which can switch off lights, gas valves and thermostats, including air conditioners.</div>.<div>Helpful technology<br /><br /></div>.<div>The entire house will be in your hands through a tablet. <br /></div>.<div><br />This is easy to operate and is interfaced with different appliances which can be scheduled and operated. <br /></div>.<div>Some of the advanced facilities in this home automation system includes the setting of mood lighting, selection of temperature of the pool and also playing appropriate music whenever required.<br /><br /></div>.<div>The jewel of any kitchen is the refrigerator. <br /></div>.<div>This will aid any homemaker with multipurpose activities. <br /><br />A high-tech refrigerator can keep track of the food stored in the same and adjust the temperature in relation to the humidity outside. <br /><br />It also sends alerts on the storage of food and its life span. <br /><br />Another feature is its capacity to prepare a checklist on shopping to be done in terms of groceries and vegetables. Many refrigerators also have entertainment options like MP3 and a video screen.<br /><br /></div>.<div>An auto-bar requires no bartender. <br /></div>.<div>It would act as one itself by mixing drinks to the exact specification and delivering it to the user. <br /></div>.<div>It can also keep track of the exact alcoholic intake of the person. <br /><br /></div>.<div>This also has the facility of temperature controls according to the specification of the liquor. <br /></div>.<div>What more, it also has a provision for making ice and storing the same.</div>.<div>An alarm clock is a must for life in a metro.</div>.<div>Old clocks with blaring sounds have always had a bitter-sweet relationship with us. <br /></div>.<div>But here comes a soothing alarm clock called an aroma therapy alarm clock which infuses essential aroma oils by means of ultrasonic vibration. <br /><br /></div>.<div>It can also be customised to the users’ preference. </div>.<div>In the mood for entertainment?<br /><br /></div>.<div>When it comes to home entertainment, TVs with advanced technology like LCD, LED and plasma have made their way into every home. <br /></div>.<div>But they are no match to the Ultra HD TV which is the ultimate in home entertainment.<br /><br />Available in various sizes and models, they provide higher resolution than the regular HD TV. <br /></div>.<div><br />The backlit LED and motorised sound bars that slide down the screen while watching the TV enrich the user experience to a great extent.</div>.<div>More and more entertainment gadgets like tablets and music players are available apart from TV. <br /></div>.<div><br />All these need a centralised music hub which can be connected to many speakers, woofers and digital amplifiers. <br /></div>.<div>This will provide an excellent sound clarity and give you the theatre experience at home.<br /> </div>.<div>Security matters<br /><br /></div>.<div>Last but not the least is the home security system. <br /></div>.<div><br />It has become almost mandatory for every home now that includes a video surveillance system with live streamers, an alarm system with both window and door sensors, smoke and broken glass sensors. <br /></div>.<div>It can also switch on and off the domestic appliances remotely. <br /></div>.<div>Some of them are available with back-up batteries which will be of great use during power failures. <br /></div>.<div>The system also has a provision to send notifications through e-mail alerts or call mobile numbers in case of emergency or intrusion.</div>.<div>All these are not gadgets from a science fiction movie, but they are a reality. <br /></div>.<div>The market is teeming with such tech-savvy gadgets. <br /><br /></div>.<div>Choose the best and the most economical among them to keep your home technologically forward.</div>
<p>Gadgets make our lives simpler. So, make optimum use of smart technology at home to lead a stress-free life, writes K S Someswara.<br /><br /></p>.<div>Modern home is flooded with highly advanced gadgets and appliances and these gadgets have converted our dwelling place into a tech-savvy area. <br /></div>.<div>These technologically advanced tools have become indispensable for us. From an auto-stop faucet in the wash basin to a dish washer, ovens in the kitchen and entertainment gadgets in our living room to air conditioners, the list is endless. <br /><br /></div>.<div>Here are a few gadgets which can make our homes safe and technologically advanced.<br /><br /></div>.<div>Generally, we have to operate various electric switches in every part of the house. <br /></div>.<div>It would be necessary to turn them off when they are not in use so one’s memory should be sharp enough to check them before going out. <br /></div>.<div>In order to avoid such headaches, here is something called a ‘home-automation system’.<br /><br />This is a simple gadget which can switch off lights, gas valves and thermostats, including air conditioners.</div>.<div>Helpful technology<br /><br /></div>.<div>The entire house will be in your hands through a tablet. <br /></div>.<div><br />This is easy to operate and is interfaced with different appliances which can be scheduled and operated. <br /></div>.<div>Some of the advanced facilities in this home automation system includes the setting of mood lighting, selection of temperature of the pool and also playing appropriate music whenever required.<br /><br /></div>.<div>The jewel of any kitchen is the refrigerator. <br /></div>.<div>This will aid any homemaker with multipurpose activities. <br /><br />A high-tech refrigerator can keep track of the food stored in the same and adjust the temperature in relation to the humidity outside. <br /><br />It also sends alerts on the storage of food and its life span. <br /><br />Another feature is its capacity to prepare a checklist on shopping to be done in terms of groceries and vegetables. Many refrigerators also have entertainment options like MP3 and a video screen.<br /><br /></div>.<div>An auto-bar requires no bartender. <br /></div>.<div>It would act as one itself by mixing drinks to the exact specification and delivering it to the user. <br /></div>.<div>It can also keep track of the exact alcoholic intake of the person. <br /><br /></div>.<div>This also has the facility of temperature controls according to the specification of the liquor. <br /></div>.<div>What more, it also has a provision for making ice and storing the same.</div>.<div>An alarm clock is a must for life in a metro.</div>.<div>Old clocks with blaring sounds have always had a bitter-sweet relationship with us. <br /></div>.<div>But here comes a soothing alarm clock called an aroma therapy alarm clock which infuses essential aroma oils by means of ultrasonic vibration. <br /><br /></div>.<div>It can also be customised to the users’ preference. </div>.<div>In the mood for entertainment?<br /><br /></div>.<div>When it comes to home entertainment, TVs with advanced technology like LCD, LED and plasma have made their way into every home. <br /></div>.<div>But they are no match to the Ultra HD TV which is the ultimate in home entertainment.<br /><br />Available in various sizes and models, they provide higher resolution than the regular HD TV. <br /></div>.<div><br />The backlit LED and motorised sound bars that slide down the screen while watching the TV enrich the user experience to a great extent.</div>.<div>More and more entertainment gadgets like tablets and music players are available apart from TV. <br /></div>.<div><br />All these need a centralised music hub which can be connected to many speakers, woofers and digital amplifiers. <br /></div>.<div>This will provide an excellent sound clarity and give you the theatre experience at home.<br /> </div>.<div>Security matters<br /><br /></div>.<div>Last but not the least is the home security system. <br /></div>.<div><br />It has become almost mandatory for every home now that includes a video surveillance system with live streamers, an alarm system with both window and door sensors, smoke and broken glass sensors. <br /></div>.<div>It can also switch on and off the domestic appliances remotely. <br /></div>.<div>Some of them are available with back-up batteries which will be of great use during power failures. <br /></div>.<div>The system also has a provision to send notifications through e-mail alerts or call mobile numbers in case of emergency or intrusion.</div>.<div>All these are not gadgets from a science fiction movie, but they are a reality. <br /></div>.<div>The market is teeming with such tech-savvy gadgets. <br /><br /></div>.<div>Choose the best and the most economical among them to keep your home technologically forward.</div>
