Wishing for a smarter, more functional home? These technological tools are straight out of science fiction — and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them.
IROBOT BRAAVA JET 240 WHITE ROBOTIC MOP
Most of us have heard of robotic vacuums — but what about a machine that does the mopping for you? This one mops and sweeps hard floors, including tile, stone and hardwood. It can get into corners, maneuver around toilets and clean other hard-to-reach areas. Precision jet spray and a vibrating cleaning head remove dirt and stains. (from $179.99)
KOHLER MOXIE SHOWERHEAD AND WIRELESS SPEAKER
Take singing in the shower to a whole new level. Equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled wireless speaker, this showerhead can sync with smart phones, MP3 players, tablets and laptops up to 33 feet away, allowing you to stream music playlists, news and other audio. The speaker pops out for easy recharging. (From $219)
LEXON OBLIO WIRELESS CHARGER AND UV CLEANER
Let’s face it — our phones are dirty. You can keep yours charged and sanitized with this elegant-looking device, which uses UV light to eliminate 99.9 percent of germs in about 20 minutes. (From $79.99)
ARLO PRO 3 INDOOR/OUTDOOR HOME SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM
Get peace of mind with this wireless security solution, which installs easily in minutes and allows you to monitor your home from your phone. Track or zoom in on moving objects, see more in the dark with an integrated spotlight and get notifications when the camera spots people, cars or animals or a package is delivered. The system also allows you to hear and speak to visitors. (From $399.99)
EMBER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SMART MUG
Keep your mug at your preferred warmth for an hour and a half on a single charge — or all day using the charging coaster. Equipped with an auto sleep function, this mug senses when to turn on and off and can be controlled via an app on your smartphone. (From $99.99)