We still remember twenty years ago when we had to walk dozens of minutes to an Internet café just to connect to the Internet. Then came the 2010s, marked by a radical change in our technological environment with the popularization of the Internet of Things. Today, we don’t even know how to live without these intelligent devices, which have become an integral part of our daily lives. Well, not all of them, given that some of them are not entirely useful for their price, or even inadvisable. We’re going to find out about them in this top 7 list of useful everyday connected objects, as well as 7 others that we wouldn’t recommend.
We still remember twenty years ago when we had to walk dozens of minutes to an Internet café just to connect to the Internet. Then came the 2010s, marked by a radical change in our technological environment with the popularization of the Internet of Things. Today, we don't even know how to live without these intelligent devices, which have become an integral part of our daily lives. Well, not all of them, given that some of them are not entirely useful for their price, or even inadvisable. We're going to find out about them in this top 7 list of useful everyday connected objects, as well as 7 others that we wouldn't recommend.
Smart thermostat
When the end-of-year frost turns to June heatwave, it's best to be prepared. A smart thermostat will help you to automatically regulate the temperature in your home. Depending on the climate, it can choose to activate heating, air conditioning, dehumidification and more. It can also record your habits to eliminate unnecessary expenditure.
Connected watch
The connected watch is one of the most popular of all connected objects. Its various sensors will tell you whether you've had enough exercise or are in good health. It can also connect to your smartphone to show you an overview of your notifications. And of course, it'll tell you what time it is at any given moment.
Smart doorbell
Connected TV
Connected lamps
A truly connected home can't do without connected lights. It's pretty handy to be able to switch the light on and off in the kitchen while you're in bed on the second floor. There's also the possibility of adjusting the brightness or color of the lighting to enjoy a warm ambience in the living room.
Connected security cameras
Intelligent washing machine
Connected mattress
Choosing the right mattress is highly recommended for a good night's sleep. However, there's little point in integrating different technologies such as temperature, snoring or sleep cycle detection. These functions are available on less expensive devices, which do the job even better.
Connected toothbrush
Since kindergarten, we're taught to brush our teeth after every meal and how to do it properly. So if at the age of 30 you need an electronic gadget to let you know that you don't know how to brush your teeth or that you've forgotten to do so, it's best to go back to nursery school.
Connected toys
It's all very well to have a doll or robot chatting amiably with your child. But when it starts asking for your child's date of birth, address or even your e-mail address, it can get a little creepy. What's more, these toys are at the center of many controversies about privacy, and it's best to steer clear of them.
Smart fork
Connected eyewear for the general public
Connected fridge
Smart garbage can
If we were talking about public trash cans that intelligently sort the waste of the whole neighborhood, we'd agree that it's useful. But when it comes to a garbage can that waits to detect your presence before opening itself, we're not really convinced. What's more, it's much quicker to open it manually or with a foot pedal.