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Useful devices for your smart home office

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  • Google Home

    Google Home

    The smart speaker is the cornerstone of your smart home office set-up. Google Home is a good option to sync with the many integrated Google services such as Google Calendar and Google Keep. Google Assistant creates a to-do list, adds and reminds you of events, and streams music or white noise through Spotify or Google Play.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Amazon Echo

    Amazon Echo

    Amazon Echo lets you add to list of tasks, manage calendar, reorder supplies, listen to music or podcasts, or set timers to remind you to switch to another task or take a break.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Amazon

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Apple HomePod

    Apple HomePod

    Apple's HomePod gives you better quality conference calls and lets you type hands-free while you're taking them. You can also keep calls on hold and switch between them with just a tap.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Apple

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Bragi Dash Pro

    Bragi Dash Pro

    Smart ear buds can both augment and block surrounding noise in your home. Bragi Dash Pro has "passive noise isolation", iTranslate integration, and a signal of 15 metres to connect with your smartphone for calls.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Bragi

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Xperia Ear

    Xperia Ear

    Xperia Ear functions as a personal assistant companion to an Android smartphone. It has "intuitive gesture sensitivity" -- meaning you can nod your head or make hand gestures to give commands.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Dyson Pure Cool

    Dyson Pure Cool

    Poor quality air in the home can result from dust mite allergens and moulds, cleaning equipment, and even office equipment such as laser printers. Dyson's Pure Cool air purifier uses Air Multiplier technology to pump out clean air and "capture 99.97 percent of particle pollutants as small as 0.3 microns".

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Dyson

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Elgato Eve Wireless Room Sensor

    Elgato Eve Wireless Room Sensor

    This battery-powered device monitors VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that come from cleaning equipment or cooking and keeps track of temperature and humidity levels. It also offer you insights based on data to help you improve in-home air quality.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Elgato

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • D-Link smart plug

    D-Link smart plug

    Think the transformation to a smart home office will be too costly? No problem. Plug standard home appliances into a smart plug and they become internet connected. D-Link smart plug creates on and off schedules, records energy use statistics, and prevents appliances from overheating.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: D-Link

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Microwavable smart notepad

    Microwavable smart notepad

    For those who prefer a using a pen over typing to jot down ideas, the Rocketbook Wave notepad sends your notes to the cloud with the scan of a QR code and needs a spell in a microwave oven to wipe its pages clean. The Rocketbook Everlast, meanwhile, just requires a wet cloth. Both include a Pilot FriXon pen.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Adam Glanzman for Rocketbook

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Livescribe Echo smart pen

    Livescribe Echo smart pen

    The Livescribe Echo smart pen has in-built microphone and camera and syncs up the audio with your pen activity. Once connected up to the Echo Desktop, the movement of your pen is retraced on the paper UI in line with the audio. This is a good option for deciphering your hastily scribbled conference call notes.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Livescribe

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • ZEI smart time keeper

    ZEI smart time keeper

    Timeular's ZEI time keeper is a small die consisting of eight sides. On each of these sides your can mark down a symbol to represent a particular work task. When you start a task, just flip the die so that the corresponding side faces up. All the resulting data is sent to the accompanying app to track time spent on tasks and projects.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Timeular

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Nespresso smart coffee machine

    Nespresso smart coffee machine

    Having a ready-made cup of coffee for you at 9am is always a plus. Nespresso Expert Espresso Machine is slick, stylish, and features four coffee cup sizes for your pleasure. The accompanying app lets you manage schedules, personalise your coffee, and keep ahead of capsule supplies.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Photo by: Nespresso

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

  • Smarter Coffee

    Smarter Coffee

    Smarter Coffee starts brewing from the moment your alarm goes off. It adjusts settings based on number of cups, strength, and filter vs freshly ground. It also connects to both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, turning your smart speaker into your own personal barista.

    Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

    Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

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Jonathan Chadwick

By Jonathan Chadwick | May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT) | Topic: Innovation

  • Google Home
  • Amazon Echo
  • Apple HomePod
  • Bragi Dash Pro
  • Xperia Ear
  • Dyson Pure Cool
  • Elgato Eve Wireless Room Sensor
  • D-Link smart plug
  • Microwavable smart notepad
  • Livescribe Echo smart pen
  • ZEI smart time keeper
  • Nespresso smart coffee machine
  • Smarter Coffee

From audio-augmenting ear buds to automated coffee machines, here are the best devices for an effective home office set-up.

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Google Home

The smart speaker is the cornerstone of your smart home office set-up. Google Home is a good option to sync with the many integrated Google services such as Google Calendar and Google Keep. Google Assistant creates a to-do list, adds and reminds you of events, and streams music or white noise through Spotify or Google Play.

Published: May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT)

Caption by: Jonathan Chadwick

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By Jonathan Chadwick | May 25, 2018 -- 06:45 GMT (23:45 PDT) | Topic: Innovation

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