5 Gadgets that will make your life easier

In today’s world, it seems like there’s a gadget for everything. And while some of them may be superfluous, there are a few that can really make your life easier. Here are five gadgets that will make your life simpler and more organized:

1. Amazon Echo – This hands-free bucktooth speaker is perfect for busy people who need to multitask. You can control it with your voice, so you don’t have to stop what you’re doing to change the music or answer a phone call.

2. Google Home – Similar to the Amazon Echo, Google’s Home and Nest devices aren’t just speakers with built-in Google Search. They allow you to control compatible smart home devices, cue up a film on your TV, and even replace your desktop speakers with and plenty more features. To get the most out of your Google Home, Nest Audio, Home Mini, Nest Mini, Home Max, Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max, we’ve rounded up a selection of the top tips and tricks to help you master the voice-activated speakers and displays in no time.

There’s a few device-specific tricks at the bottom of this feature, while other tricks are split into general tips, entertainment tips, information tips and smart home control tips. Google Home is a voice-controlled device that can help you with tasks around the house, like turning on the lights or setting a timer.

3. Philips Hue lightbulbs – If you want to change the mood of a room or set a schedule for your lights to turn on and off automatically, Philips Hue lightbulbs are a great option. They’re Wi-Fi enabled, so they can be controlled with your smartphone or tablet.

4. Nest thermostat – Program your Nest thermostat to adjust automatically based on your daily routine and save money on your energy bills.

5. FitBit Flex 2 – The Flex 2 is an upgrade from the original Flex band with a more customized look and even has the ability to go underwater. But, like the Flex, it’s geared toward those who just want the fitness basics like keeping track of steps or developing healthier habits. In other words, those needing the motivation to get up and go or who need to break away from a sedentary lifestyle are the target consumer for this gadget.

It works using a little sensor you can pop into the top pocket of any of the provided wristbands, which come in size small or large. The sensor’s battery lasts up to five days before needing a recharge but it’s pretty easy to power up again by just popping the sensor out of the wristband and putting it in the provided recharging station.

Tracks your activity levels, heart rate, and sleep patterns with the FitBit Flex 2 to see how well you’re doing physically and mentally.