You know those compact, handy home products you stumble across in shady mall kiosks or late-night commercials? Products that make you suddenly question how you've lived without them so far? I'm talking vegetable dicers that come with 4 kinds of blades, 10-tool mini vacuum cleaners, and phone screen guards that won't break even on the occasion of a truck running over them. As a child I never really understood the appeal of them, but as an adult who's been hypnotised by a clever-looking home item on more than one occasion, I certainly get why one would go ga-ga over those!
There's just something undeniably neat about a bitsy-sized product capable of taking care of several needs of yours. And thanks to the advent of the internet, you no longer need to go hunting for these gems on after-hours television or across the dark basement of a mall. You can instead get them drop-shipped to where you are, with just a click of a button. And access an extensive inventory of similar products while you're at it. I'm referring to the massive shopping ground of Amazon. In fact, we decided to help you out a step further by listing 10 such incredibly smart home products, so all you're left with on your end, is clicking add to cart!
1. Wi-Fi Smart Bulb
Price
INR 599
Why We Love It
With over 16 million colours available at your dispense, along with the option of controlling the lights from any location with the help of the Wipro Smart app, this Wi-Fi operated smart bulb is a total steal. You no longer need to get different lamps for your reading needs, your work desk and your bed, this one bulb can be channeled into all kinds of lights, from bright neon colours to splash your walls when you're partying to muted, warm colours for when you need to join a meeting. You can also operate the light remotely using just your voice, by syncing it up with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant! And best part? When you forget to switch off the light and you're already comfy in bed, you can just whip out your phone to turn it off!
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2. Under Shelf Basket Organizer
Price
INR 499
Why We Love It
I for one, am a huge fan of smart storage solutions. And this nifty under-shelf wire-rack organiser fits the bill perfectly. You can set up this organiser in your kitchen, to keep essentials like tissue rolls, coffee mugs, and a drying cloth, well within reach, or you can put it up under your work desk to keep those cables organised, and stash your important documents. Yet another place is the closet, where you can utilise this organiser to separate items you wear on the daily, like ties, socks and belts. In any case and any place, the easy-to-install rack will increase your storage options considerably!
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3. Portable Blender
Price
INR 639
Why We Love It
Would you like it if you had the option of grabbing a tall glass of fresh fruit juice, wherever you went? Then this handy portable blender needs to be on your radar. Think about it, how many times have you skipped breakfast while hurrying to leave home and ended up grabbing a plate of Maggi at the office? If you could instead get a double dose of all essential nutrients in the form of some yummy, frothy juice, wouldn't that be so much better? Well, you can do exactly that now, by carrying your favourite fruit and this light weight juicer in your bag. With its 4 blades and easy to charge technology, your body will never run low on electrolytes again!
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4. Wi-Fi Smart Plug With Energy Monitoring
Price
INR 899
Why We Love It
Do frequent power cuts make you want to tear off all the hair on your head? Are you worried about the longevity of your appliances, on top of being spectacularly annoyed? Then trust me when I say this, the Wi-Fi smart plug we're about to recommend will improve your life by miles. Along with letting you control your heavy appliances like AC and Geyser remotely with just your phone, this smart plug also keeps the power state constant before and after a power cut. You can schedule a turn on time for your heavy appliances, and monitor energy consumption with the help of their app.
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5. Wall Mounted Folding Waste Bin
Price
INR 794
Why We Love It
Just imagine how much more sorted this foldable waste bin would make the process of garbage disposal. Especially if you use a kitchen that's too small for a large-sized trash can, this nifty wall-mounted bin is a smart storage solution on top of being extremely practical for all intents and purposes. You can also put it under your desk for collecting recyclable paper, or inside your closet for discarding plastic packaging. My favourite spot for this product? The backseat of my car!
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6. Water-Saving Extended Nozzle
Price
INR 200
Why We Love It
Well first off, because it's great for the environment. This extended nozzle comes with an antispattering filter that helps you save loads of water. Secondly, it's a brilliant add-on for just about any water source, from your kitchen sink to your washroom tap and laundry area. Super easy to attach, immensely flexible for use, and featuring 360-degree rotation, this extended nozzle will make all kinds of washing much more precise and quick with little to no water wastage.
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7. Foldable Laptop Bed Table
Price
INR 599
Why We Love It
As anybody who's been working from home for as long as I have would assert, one of the biggest WFH challenges is separating your work area and regular bedroom area. Particularly if you're someone who loves lounging in bed while working, this foldable laptop table will organise your work life to a considerable degree. The bed table is large in size with sufficient space for your laptop, documents and notebooks, and comes with 2 kinds of slots, one for your desktop and the other for holding your drinks in place. No more heavy heating up of your laptop, spilling drinks on your work station, or neck pain due to hunching over your normal desk!
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8. Glass Wiper With Sprayer
Price
INR 256
Why We Love It
Remember how I spoke earlier about products that make you wonder how you've survived without them for so long? I'd say this item would fit in that category. From the moment you start using this super handy wiper, your cleaning needs become much more manageable. If you have huge glass windows in your house, or a mirror that's perpetually dirty, this 2-in-1 wiper with sprayer bottle will let you scrub them spotless in half the usual amount of time!
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9. Compact Humidifier With Aroma Diffuser
Price
INR 515
Why We Love It
In all frankness, who in their right mind would say no to getting the benefits of 4 immensely helpful products, at the price and space of just 1? This pretty little wooden aroma diffuser, also serves you as an efficient humidifier, air purifier and night light. While you're deep in slumber, this handy device will reduce dust and bacteria from surrounding air, increase humidity and moisture in the environment and emanate mellow relaxing light, all while spreading your favourite scent around the room!
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10. Plastic Dough Maker
Price
INR 349
Why We Love It
The only thing I dislike about this product, is the fact that I didn't discover it sooner. Seriously, I can't even begin to imagine how much easier my postgraduate life of living by myself would've been, had I stashed this plastic dough maker in my kitchen. With its easy to use design, durable body and 3 measuring cups for oil, water and flour, kneading dough will never be a time-consuming or messy process again. It also comes with 3 different blades that you can use for purposes other than kneading, such as frothing curd and chopping veggies!
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So, what are we waiting for? Let's begin to simplify life, one nifty home product from Amazon at a time!