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The Automated Apartment: Smart Home Tech
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items I hate spending my weekends cleaning. I decided to invest in "robots" to run my apartment so I can actually relax.
This list is my "Set It and Forget It" system. These devices automate the boring parts of life—vacuuming, locking doors, and purifying ...
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Never Sweep Again
Keyless Entry & Surveillance
The Invisible Upgrade
Never Sweep Again
A clean floor makes the whole apartment feel bigger. I use these smart tools to keep dust and dog hair under control without lifting a finger.
I used to have a cheap robot vacuum that bumped into walls like a drunk person. The Roborock uses LiDAR (laser navigation) to map my apartment perfectly. The best part? It empties its own dustbin into the dock. I literally don't touch it for 7 weeks ...
Roborock Q5 Pro+ - Clean with Double Simplicity.
Why I Love This: Mopping is the worst. This gadget changed my life. It vacuums and washes the floor at the same time. It has a sensor that detects how dirty the floor is and adjusts the suction automatically. When I put it back on the dock, it runs a...
Tineco Floor ONE S5 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum
Why I Love This: For the spots the robot can't reach (like the couch or curtains), I grab this. It’s iconic for a reason. It’s perfectly balanced in the hand and has zero cords to trip over. The suction is terrifyingly strong. Seeing the clear bin fi...
Dyson V8™ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Keyless Entry & Surveillance
Fumbling for keys with groceries in my hand is over. These tools secure my home and let me see who is at the door from my office chair.
Why I Love This: This is a 3-in-1 device: A doorbell camera, a smart lock, and a fingerprint scanner. It looks incredibly sleek (matte black). I unlock my door with my thumbprint just like my phone. It recognizes my friends and sends me a notificatio...
Video Smart Lock S330 | 3-in-1 Keyless Door Lock with 2K Camera & Doorbell
Why I Love This: I wanted security cameras that didn't require drilling holes or running wires. These attach magnetically and connect to WiFi. They have a built-in spotlight that turns on motion, which scares off porch pirates at night. The 2K video ...
Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera 2 Pack
Why I Love This: If you use an iPhone/Apple Watch, this is the lock to get. It supports "Home Key," meaning I just tap my Apple Watch to the lock and it opens (like paying for coffee). It’s industrial grade and extremely quiet. It connects directly t...
Schlage Encode Plus™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt | Wifi smart lock
The Invisible Upgrade
You can't see air quality, but you can feel it. I use these devices to make my apartment feel crisp, clean, and sound amazing.
Why I Love This: This is a status symbol that actually works. It detects pollutants (like smoke from cooking) and automatically ramps up to filter them out. It doubles as a powerful bladeless fan in the summer. It looks like a piece of modern art in ...
Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10 Fan White
Why I Love This:If you have allergies or a dog, you need this. It’s a beast. It covers 1,500 square feet. It has a colored LED ring on the front that tells me the air quality in real-time (Blue = Good, Red = Bad). It’s whisper quiet. I wake up with z...
Coway Airmega 400 | Home & Office Air Purifier
Why I Love This:Standard lamps just light up a corner; this paints the wall with color. It’s a slender, minimalist bar that blends into the room until I turn it on. I can set it to a "Fireplace" glow for reading or sync it to my Spotify so the lights...
Hue Signe Gradient Floor Lamp - Black