10 Home Devices That Are Totally Useless & 10 That Make Your Life Easier


10 Home Devices That Are Totally Useless & 10 That Make Your Life Easier


There Are Some Dumb Smart Devices Out There

Advanced technology often benefits our well-being but some items just don't need high-tech improvements. If we have a gadget for everything, we'd need a separate house just to store them. Do we really need our refrigerators to let us know we're out of milk? We'll let you decide. Here are home devices we love and some we think are just plain silly.

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1. Egg Minder

Do we really need our egg carton to tell us we're low on eggs? We don't think this invention is all it's cracked up to be. It's not hard to count how many eggs you have left and you know if an egg is rotten from its powerful stench. We don't need an egg minder attached to our phones for any of these reasons. 

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2. Electric Can Opener

A normal can opener is simple enough to use and fits in a drawer. An electric can opener just takes up counter space and doesn't open your cans any quicker. This device is just wasting space, energy, and your money.    

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3. Banana Slicer

Does a banana slicer actually save you that much time? It's one of those novelty kitchen gadgets you get as a gift and use once. A banana is so soft you can cut one in seconds with a butter knife. You have to wash a banana slicer by hand, while the knife you can throw in the dishwasher. 

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4. Wifi Kettle

A wifi kettle sounds great because you can boil your water from bed by using your phone. The only problem is that the kettle doesn't magically fill itself with water, so you're going to have to roll out of bed anyway. Pretty sure you can manage to press the "on" button while you're still half asleep.

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5. Smart Smart Salt Shaker

This is a very dumb dumb use of technology. We do not need a smart shaker for our salt and pepper, we're perfectly capable of shaking it the old-fashioned way. If we want music or lights while we dine, we can use our speakers and flick a light switch.   

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6. Magic Tap

Abracadabra! Your money just disappeared down the drain. It's magic that this unnecessary dispenser made it on the market. It saves us from having to lift up a juice carton and pour it into a cup. If they're too heavy for you, try buying smaller jugs or pouring your juice into smaller containers.  

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7. Electric Martini Shaker

An electric martini mixer is another waste of energy and space. If you're a real martini drinker, you'd be embarrassed to have one of these devices in your kitchen. The non-digital cordless martini shaker will do just fine, cheers!

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8. Microwaveable Bacon Cooker

If you're planning on cooking your bacon in the microwave, we need to talk. Unless you literally don't own any other cooking device, a microwave should be the last thing anybody uses to cook bacon. The fact that a microwaveable bacon cooker exists is terrifying.  

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9. Pickle Picker

When you stick a fork into a pickle it transforms into a pickle picker without the silly name. A pickle picker is fun to say but it's utterly useless. A fork will save you from sticking your fingers into the jar, you don't need a special stick.  

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10. Automated Floss Dispenser 

We didn't realize it was difficult to pull the dental floss out of a regular floss dispenser. We applaud you for flossing your teeth but you won't get a gold star for buying one these pointless devices. Buy the dental sticks if you can't maneuver the string yourself.

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Alright, let's advance to a list of home devices that actually make sense. For home improvement at its finest, check these out: 

1. Smart Speakers

Smart speakers made it easy to listen to music from anywhere. We can boogie at our desks or sing along in the shower. There are many smart speakers on the market that you can operate from your phone. You can literally carry a tune by bringing your speaker along with you, indoors and out. 

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2. Multi-Plug Outlet

Forget the days of ugly extension cords or hunting for another outlet. With a multi-plug outlet, you can plug in many devices into one spot at the same time. You can use one outlet next to your desk, making work life a breeze.    

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3. Robot Vacuum

This device really sucks but we mean that in a good way!  A robot vacuum just saved you from a time-consuming chore and you'll have a dirt-free carpet with minimal effort. Compared to your average vacuum, this dust-sucker takes up much less storage space. 

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4. Milk Frother

Coffee lovers rejoice!–– Become a barista at home. With a milk frother you can quickly whip up a cappuccino or a latte. You can buy a handy little device that tucks away in a drawer or step it up a notch with a Nespresso milk frother.  

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5. Instant Pot

This convenient cooking pot is a domestic dream. You can prep dinner in the morning and it will be ready for you when it's suppertime. You don't need multiple stove burners or your oven–– You can make all of your one-pot meals in this handy slow-cooker. 

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6. Adjustable Height Desk

Customize your workspace–– An adjustable height desk is perfect for any home office. It's beneficial to your physical health too. You can switch it up from sitting to standing and adjust the height so it suits your size. 

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7. Smart Thermostats

These advanced thermostats make life easy and comfortable. They can be set to your ideal temperature and adjust accordingly, saving energy and money. With remote access you can check and adjust your house temp from anywhere so you know what you're coming home to.   

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8. Countertop Blender

When you have a nice blender sitting atop your kitchen counter, you'll use it for everything. You'll become a blending superstar, creating smoothies and dips from scratch, impressing yourself and your friends. They're convenient, easy to use, and quick to clean.  

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9. Smart Lights

What a bright idea! You can light up any room of the house from anywhere you are using your mobile device, great for when you're away but don't want to like you are. You can control them with voice command as well, a step up from the old "clap-on, clap-off". Once you control the lights with your voice, you'll never go back to a light switch. 

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10. Air Fryer

Once you cook using one of these you never go back. An air fryer is a healthier and easier way to fry up your food. You can skip the oil and air fry many foods, from potatoes to chicken wings.   

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