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Jennifer
is a freelance writer with a passion for travel, and all things cats.
When she's not writing, she can be found exploring fascinating and
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As humans, we rely on one thing above all others to
make our world go round – communication. It’s no surprise, then, that the
majority of technology becoming available to us is built with this in mind.
Phones and mobile devices are obvious examples – we’re all used to staying
connected on the move – but did you know that even your kitchen appliances
could soon be social media integrated? Wi-Fi is the common feature, from your
fridge to your oven – the future is communication!
We’re not just talking communication with other humans
here – we mean communication with your own home, as well as the objects within
it. LG are working hard to develop their HomeChat service, which will allow users to
speak directly to their home appliances via an app. You’ll be able to get your
friendly electronics to power down or boil the kettle, just by asking nicely. There’s
been no word yet of a robot to take a ready meal out of the fridge and put it
in the microwave for you, but it does only seem a matter of time.
Social media in your washing machine may seem like a
far-out concept, but LG has hinted at the definite possibility of downloading
special wash cycles for tricky garments. Just think – no more putting the
washing on when you go out, and coming back to a drum full of damp and smelly
clothes. With control of the remote app, you'll be able to start the cycle to
ensure you come through the front door just as it finishes. And when you can
control your kitchen appliances remotely, there'll be no need for panic when
you suddenly wonder if you've left the oven on!
This kind of social media enablement could make your
personal life easier – applications will soon be available to let you monitor all
kinds of things from afar, from your projected heating bill, to the stock in
your fridge. In turn, this could make the
process of running a home budget a
lot easier, too!
Drawing up a home budget is a chore for many people, and even the smallest mistake can end
up costing you money. A little help from your home technology could go miles
towards making this job less stressful. Picture this – you’re browsing
Pinterest on your phone, you find a recipe you like the look of, and so you ask
your fridge remotely whether it contains the correct ingredients to make it. It
means you’ll be able to avoid buying duplicate items, and seeing what's already
in the fridge could inspire you to become a thriftier shopper! You could even
communicate your own recipes to friends and family, anywhere in the world.
An example of this type of home-automation technology
is already widely available, and it comes in the form of wifi-enabled sockets that plug straight into the wall. The
functionality already appears pretty impressive – not only can you control any
basic appliance in your home at the touch of a button, but most models can break
down your energy usage as well as advise on how to save money!
These futuristic white goods are still in development,
and sure, they’re likely to set you back a pretty penny when they do arrive –
but for the long-term, the potential savings could be huge. Until the future of
technology finally becomes a reality, you can check out Cleanipedia for tips on
how to help organise your home budget today.
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