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Gone are the days when most technology looked like just a black box. Now we have speakers that look like books and clocks that tell the time with letters instead of numbers. And whether your sense of style leans from the colorful past to modern minimalism, there's something for everyone. But the best-looking and best-functioning equipment still costs a pretty penny, so it's important to prioritize the rooms in your home that most need an upgrade.
In this article: Pezin And Hulin Charging Station, Konex Vintage Bluetooth Speaker, Cafe Couture Smart Toaster Oven
What to upgrade in your home
Essentially, any part of your home can be upgraded with high-tech gadgets, but some rooms can make the most of technology more than others.
Living room and bedroom
Living rooms and bedrooms are the rooms where you spend most of your time, so they're the perfect spots to target some stylish tech upgrades. You can add anything from a transparent TV to a simple charging station.
Bathroom
The bathroom is the next best place to incorporate some stylish technology: consider devices like smart scales, water flossers, and fancy toothbrushes — anything that helps maintain or improve your health.
kitchen
The kitchen is also a great place to make improvements: install smart appliances like a microwave or oven so you can monitor your cooking from a distance, or upgrade your coffee and tea facilities with a programmable kettle.
entrance
Your entryway is one area where you can't fake anything because it's not a room, inside or out, but it's also a great place to add high-tech security like a smart doorbell, biometric locks and cameras.
The best stylish home tech products
Google Nest Smart Thermostat
As global temperatures rise with no signs of slowing, carefully balancing comfort with cooling costs is essential. This smart thermostat learns your schedule and makes energy-saving changes on your behalf. And you can control it from anywhere, so you can turn it off while you're at work and turn it on just before you get home. Available in four colors.
Sharp image LED light-up word clock
Tell time in style with this modern clock, but it only shows the time in 5-minute intervals, so it's not for those who need to know the exact time. It comes in four colors and measures 7.75 inches on each side.
Petino Wireless Charging Station
We rely more and more on technology every day, with new devices constantly appearing. Without a charging station, keeping all your devices charged can become a tangled mess of cords. This product can charge your phone, earphones and watch all at once. Available in 9 colors.
Pejin and Fuling charging station
Or, if three charging spaces aren't enough for you and your family, consider this larger station, which has room for multiple tablets, phones, smartwatches, and other small devices, and plenty of holes for any necessary power cords.
Cafe Specialty Drip Coffee Maker
Brewing a great cup of coffee can be surprisingly difficult, so having the right equipment to help you make it can make all the difference. This drip coffee maker is packed with just that. What's smart about it is that it can be connected from anywhere, and the connected app lets you fine-tune the brewing settings, right down to the temperature.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge Bookshelf Wi-Fi Speaker
Music lovers usually have to sacrifice some space for a good speaker, but not with this book-sized option. Connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth or sync with other speakers over Wi-Fi. Hide it among your other books and surprise your guests with a mystery music source.
Konex Vintage Bluetooth Speaker
A portable speaker is a must-have for anyone who loves spending time outdoors. This speaker's battery lasts up to 20 hours and can connect via Bluetooth or a 3.5mm jack. It's too big for backpacking, but perfect for picnics and day hikes.
Google Nest Doorbell
Heavy-duty security isn't always necessary, but it never hurts to have it. Google's Nest Doorbell is a way to add some simple security and protection. It can record up to three hours of video in clips of up to five minutes, and works with other smart services like Amazon's Alexa.
Cafe Couture Smart Toaster Oven
This powerful, high-performance toaster oven has all the same cooking functions as its non-smart siblings, like air frying and baking, plus rare features like dehydration and slow cooking. Smart features include voice control and auto-running recipes using the SmartHQ app.
Breville Smart Kettle Luxe
Unlike most kettles, you can choose the temperature of the water you boil. There are five temperature settings, each labeled with which beverage it's best suited for, like French press coffee or oolong tea. There's also a keep warm button.
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