10 Beginner Friendly Tech Gifts and Gadgets
- Jammie Dawson
- Oct 4, 2021
- 3 min read
10 Beginner Friendly Tech Gifts and Gadgets
Amazon's Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation)
Granted this version is the newest and most expensive Alexa device at the time of this post, there are plenty of others to chose from with budgets to suit all. This is the base of your operation to which most devices will connect to for optimal tech living. Look out for Prime Days where you can knab a hefty discount from all Amazon devices too.
Smart LED Bulbs
We are going to start with Alexa enabled light bulbs. They come in different quantity packs for those what want to start small and can be used in all ceiling and lamps. The have a colour changing feature where you can set the correct light for the space and simply tell Alex when you want the lights non or off using an allocated name, for example "Alexa, turn the corner lamp on"
MOAVEQ Smart Plugs
If you aren't ready for bulb or simply have another device you'd like to connect, these Alexa enabled plugs are perfect. They can be used with the same turn on and off commands at the bulbs and also double up as timers when set in a routine on your Alexa App.
Hive Active Heating Thermostat
Next on the list is Hive, the smart heating that can be controlled by your phone or by voice command to Alexa. Turn the heating up before making the leap out of bed or even on your way home from the office so you can return to a toasty space on those chilly evenings. This brilliant device can have up to 6 daily time slots set within it, Automatic Frost Protection, Temperature Graphs and even a Holiday Mode where you tell Hive your holiday dates to ensure your home is perfect temperature for your return.
SwitchBot Curtain Smart Electric Motor
Have you always wanted to open or close your curtains at the flick of a switch? Well now you can, and even with an Alex voice command if your feeling particularly lazy. These little devices sit behind your curtails or blinds hanging from the rail and slide them open and closed at your command. This type of accessories can also be purchased for roller and lift blinds from Amazon to make the set complete.
Lepro Motion Sensor Ceiling Light
How about an item that doesn't require a command? These motion sensor ceiling lights are great, they light up as soon as you walk in the room with no flickering or glare. They give off a natural daylight look and can be adjust to sensitivity and length of on time. They save 85% on energy used from a standard bulb due being LED as well as the shut off feature when motion is lost and they are water and steam resist and so they can be used in Bathrooms safely.
Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Say Goodbye to Food Crumbs & Pet Hair, robot vacuum cleaners are super thin to easily suck up food scrap/ crisp/ biscuit and other debris from under beds, sofa and hard to reach areas with zero effort. Conveniently clean, schedule and customize cleaning preferences from remote control. The sleek, anti-scratch tempered glass top cover design complements your home décor, with its own self-charging technology
Home Camera
You will also want to keep an eye on the perimeter. With these outdoor cameras you can experience live streaming from anywhere. Get live updates to your phone with motion sensors and with a 360° rotation and 2 way audio you can even notify the post man where to leave your parcel straight from your phone. They are weather proof and support both SD and Cloud storage.
Ring Door Bell
The Ring doorbell with crisper Night Vision and features that let you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone or tablet. Answer the door from wherever you are with Two-Way Talk, or if you're busy, save time and use Quick Replies to respond with a pre-selected message. Receive instant notifications when anyone presses your doorbell or when motion is detected. Pair with select Alexa-enabled devices and enable announcements to be notified when your doorbell is pressed or motion is detected. Also available in bronze.
Firestick
This handy stick allows you to collate all of your steaming apps in one place. The Alexa voice Remote lets you use your voice to search and launch programmes from across different apps. You can watch Live or steamed TV and Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to hundreds of thousands of films and TV episodes at the touch of a button.
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