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Smart home gadgets are designed to make life just a little bit easier. As time goes on, more smart gadgets become available to suit lifestyles and budgets of all kinds. If you are enjoying apartments in Dallas, TX and would like to add a few convenient, smart gadgets to your home, consider the following.
Bathroom Night Light
The toilet bowl night light illuminates things when you need to go in the middle of the night and you don’t want to wake yourself up by turning on the bathroom ceiling light. Not only is this great for you, but it’s especially convenient for your overnight guests who are less familiar with the floor plan in your Dallas apartment home.
Portable Home Projector
Have you ever wanted to show off your photos to friends and family but your phone screen was too small? Enter the portable home projector which turns any wall into a large projector screen for your phone images. Now you can have a cinema experience right in the comfort of your home with this smart gadget.
Indoor Security Camera
If you have a babysitter or house cleaner in your apartment home and you’d like to be able to monitor activity in your absence, you might like to have an indoor security camera. These smart home gadgets enable you to see what’s happening even when you aren’t home. You can log in from your phone and watch live.
Recipe Helper
The Alexa Show is a 2ndgeneration of Alexa that helps you while you’re cooking without having to use your hands to swipe or search. If you’re a cook, you know how hard it can be to use your tablet when your hands aren’t perfectly clean. All you have to do is to call out the recipe that you’re looking for and the Alexa Show smart gadget will pull it up for you. It will even read the recipe out loud so you don’t have to look at the screen while you’re cooking. This is one smart gadget that really does make life a breeze!
As you can see, there are many smart home gadgets to consider when you’re looking for ways to make life a little easier. To learn more about our architecturally significant, modern Dallas apartment homes in the artsy, culturally diverse, historic Cedars neighborhood, please contact us today!
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There’s no doubt that computers and technology of various kinds have helped all of us live more convenient, relaxed lifestyles.
Still, it goes without saying that most of us are looking for ways to reduce our overall technology use, also known as screen time. Here are some tips and tricks for doing just that.
Top tips for reducing technology use and overall screen time
1. Keep screens out of the bedroom
“But I need my phone for my alarm clock!”
This is the most common protest to this tip; however, remember that there are actual devices called alarm clocks that can be used to great effect for waking up on time.
In addition to leaving your phone out of the bedroom, avoid bringing in tablets and laptops, and don’t have a TV there either. Books, magazines or your favorite music on the radio or an MP3 player are fine entertainment for this room, which should be an extra calming place for your senses.
2. Find other hobbies
If you seem to spend most of your free moments browsing the web, shopping online, checking Facebook and Instagram, or playing games on your phone, find some new pastimes.
We recommend reading books or magazines, cooking or picking up a craft such as knitting or needlepoint. Of course, you can also try socializing more or getting outside for some time in nature.
Lastly, remember that screen time often means time spent sitting down with your neck craned downward. Doctors and spine specialists claim this is one of the reasons an increasing number of people are experiencing neck and back problems. Therefore, consider replacing your screen time with exercises such as yoga or Pilates.
3. Figure out what it may be you’re trying to get away from
In some cases, using screen time is an escape that people use to avoid uncomfortable or undesirable aspects of life. This may be a difficult personal issue you’re dealing with, a boring job, or even a living space that doesn’t bring you joy.
If it’s the latter, we can help you find an architecturally significant, modern home in the artsy, culturally diverse, historic Cedars neighborhood. Consider calling our office today to see which of our Dallas apartments floor plans we currently have available.
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Life in Dallas apartments is pretty great as is, but apartment home gadgets can make it even more awesome. The following essential gadgets for your apartment home will make things easier, faster, cleaner, and above all, cooler! Try out one or two, or invest in the whole list.
1. iRoomba
The iRoomba is an automatic floor cleaner gadget. It runs all around the floors in your apartment home, sweeping and vacuuming. You don’t even have to be there while it’s working if you don’t want to. You can be relaxing poolside, busy at work or taking a nap. When it’s done, your floors will be nice and clean, all with zero effort from you!
2. Furbo Dog Camera
Since dogs are welcome in your Dallas apartments, you’ll probably like to know what Fido is up to when you aren’t home. With the Furbo dog camera, you can keep an eye on your pet. This camera isn't actually limited to dogs, either. It works equally well with cats! The fun part of this essential apartment home gadget is that you can actually control it to give your pet a treat, right from your connected phone or computer. Your pet will love it!
3. Touchless Trash Can With Deodorizer
If you love to cook, you know that sometimes the kitchen trash can could use an upgrade. With a touchless trash can, you simply wave your hand and the lid opens for you to toss waste inside. Even better, many of these cans have a built-in carbon filter that absorbs odors.
4. Tile Finder
Even the most organized people misplace items some of the time. The Tile finder is a tiny gadget that you can attach to absolutely anything. Download the app and quickly locate items such as keys, eyeglasses, dog leashes and much more!
5. Bose Wireless QuiteComfort Headphones
These noise-cancelling headphones are perfect when you want to concentrate on your favorite podcast while cooking dinner, listen to your professor’s lecture while you work out in the fitness center, or relax with music poolside.
These five gadgets will really enhance your life in general. For more great tips about all the joys of living in Dallas apartments or to see available floor plans, please contact us today!
We're excited to have you learn more about our architecturally significant, modern homes in the artsy, culturally diverse, historic Cedars neighborhood; schedule your tour today.
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