7 must-have devices for your smart home office

I am always looking at new ways to make my home office more streamlined and efficient. I just picked up a product called a Nebula capsule that is the size of a pop can. This product allows me to project a screen on any wall and do presentations. I am currently learning how to use it for my business.

This article comes from https://www.zdnet.com/ and it had 7 devices it recommends for your home office. Let's look at a few of them.

Smart plug

"A smart plug basically gives you remote control over any standard appliance that's plugged into the mains. That means even if your office environment is full of heaters, lamps, and dehumidifiers that aren't internet connected, you've got control over them through your smartphone without having to leave your workstation."

"Most allow you to schedule the appliances to turn on and off when needed, giving you a way to control your smart devices remotely, and accompanying apps let you keep track of the amount of energy you're expending and the resulting costs. If that bulky printer is expending a lot of energy, turn it on and off with the tap of a finger from your desk. If your old heater is making too much noise, likewise. If you're on a budget, smart plugs are a solid option as they don't mean a complete overhaul of your existing home appliances."

"Many of those on the market are pretty cheap, with D-Link smart plug and Tp-link models retailing for less than $50. Both are compatible with Amazon Echo and Google Home, while iHome smart plugs are compatible with Apple HomeKit and Siri."

I like this because it lets you make the decision when something is using electric and when it is not. It will also save time by letting you run it from your cell phone...NICE

Smart coffee machine (my Fav)

"These may sound like a luxury smart item for the home office, but some are surprisingly cheap. And when you can order a coffee from your phone and have it made to your liking, why not? Besides, caffeine is the fuel to productivity, and you don't want to have to interrupt your precious schedule, which is now being timed by a die that sends its data back to your employer. There's also something pretty great about ordering your coffee from bed and having it ready for drink by the time you're ready to start work."

"Most have the same standard set of features: scheduling so you get a cup of coffee ready for you at the same time every morning, reminders to stock up on water or coffee beans, automatic shut-down when there's no water to prevent overheating."

"The high-end option, Nespresso Expert Espresso Machine, features four coffee cup sizes -- Americano, Espresso, Lungo, and Ristretto -- a choice of three temperatures, and an integrated "aeroccino milk frother". The app lets you manage recipes and schedules, personalise your coffee, and keep ahead of capsule supplies with an easy-order feature."

"If you don't mind filter coffee, Smarter Coffee lets you set an alarm time and starts the brewing from that time. With the dial on the app, select how many cups of coffee you want in the pot from your bed or even away from home. The app also shows you how much water you have left in your machine before you need to replenish. And if this isn't enough, it can connect to both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, turning your smart speaker into your own personal barista."
"If you don't want to go over the $100-mark, BrewGenie has an eight-cup capacity, sends you smart reminders, and automatically brews on-demand or at the same time each morning, although its range is 150 feet, or shorter with walls in between. It does get your smartphone to play music for you when it's brewing your first coffee of the day though. Nice touch"

Now we are talking my language I mean who doesn't want a great cup of coffee in the morning. Who would have thought you could personalize your coffee with a cell phone. I remember in the late eighties Circle K came out with a coffee club and you got a cup with it and I thought that was cutting edge. I am defiantly going to check this one out for my office. 

I personally have an Alexa and really like it for news and weather. There is even a few games I like on it also. Expanding and learning these new technologies will keep make home and office easier to manage.

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