Smart Tech for the Home Doesn’t Have to Be Ugly

Whether you love midcentury modern or are (still) obsessed with checkerboard everything, we found some smart gadgets that’ll mesh with your aesthetic.
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Smart devices are integrated into every product or process you can think of, from ordering groceries to turning on the air-conditioning before you come back to your place. But too often aesthetics are an afterthought. Not for us. No matter what kind of residence you have, we have you covered with design-conscious devices that are as concerned for your decor as they are functional. Here are our recommendations for a few specific types of home.

The Japandinavian Cabin

Whether you’re in the Catskills or Joshua Tree, your style lives somewhere between Kyoto and Copenhagen. Your minimalist house or meditative cabin is just the right amount of rustic but with clean lines, well-honed details, and only the essential furniture. If your favorite color is blond oak or maybe charred wood, you’re probably a Japandinavian, and while too much tech is never a good thing, some amenities are essential for well-appointed minimalism. We’ll suggest a wood-wrapped portable speaker that works as well for NPR as it does for John Cage. Air filters keep cedar scent in and allergens out. And sensor-activated bird feeders keep feathered neighbors coming back. It’s everything you need for thoughtful—but not totally disconnected—living.

Is it a lunch box? A picnic basket? A sleek, unobtrusive storage solution for your various bits and bobs? No, it’s a powerful speaker, cloaked in dark oak, bright woven caning, or aluminum mesh and pretty enough to display with pride.

Is it a lunch box? A picnic basket? A sleek, unobtrusive storage solution for your various bits and bobs? No, it’s a powerful speaker, cloaked in dark oak, bright woven caning, or aluminum mesh and pretty enough to display with pride.

Like an integrated appliance, this air purifier is covered with a wood panel that comes in finishes such as oak, gray, and espresso. The customization doesn’t stop there; you can choose from four filter types to keep the nasties at bay.

Like an integrated appliance, this air purifier is covered with a wood panel that comes in finishes such as oak, gray, and espresso. The customization doesn’t stop there; you can choose from four filter types to keep the nasties at bay.

Solar panels on your roof would muck up the minimalism, but if you want to keep your iPhone working by harnessing the power of the sun, this charger sticks to a window, works like a dream, and looks a bit like art.

Solar panels on your roof would muck up the minimalism, but if you want to keep your iPhone working by harnessing the power of the sun, this charger sticks to a window, works like a dream, and looks a bit like art.

Fiddling with the thermostat is not conducive to anything akin to Zen. A mirrored-glass control will look better on the wall, but you won’t need to touch it—it can operate from your phone.

Fiddling with the thermostat is not conducive to anything akin to Zen. A mirrored-glass control will look better on the wall, but you won’t need to touch it—it can operate from your phone.

Tune these LED smart bulbs as warm (or colorful) as you wish with the Hue app, a dimmer switch, a motion sensor, or the sound of your voice. With a lifetime of 25,000 hours, they’re practically permanent.

Tune these LED smart bulbs as warm (or colorful) as you wish with the Hue app, a dimmer switch, a motion sensor, or the sound of your voice. With a lifetime of 25,000 hours, they’re practically permanent.

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Bird Buddy Pro Bundle
Bird Buddy Pro Bundle
Enhance your birdwatching with our Pro Bundle! Support local biodiversity with an AI-powered camera feeder, solar roof, 3-in-1 nutrition set, wall mount, suet ball holder and perch extender. Enjoy the ultimate avian experience!
Beosound A5
Beosound A5
Huge sound anywhere – in the home or outdoors. Beosound A5 is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with long-lasting battery and wireless charging built in.
BreatheSmart FLEX
True HEPA Air Purifier
BreatheSmart FLEX True HEPA Air Purifier
Medical-grade H13 HEPA Air Filter with Carbon. It is effective in absorbing harmful chemicals and VOCs, cooking odors, and common household odors + capturing allergens, dust, mold. (B4-Fresh)
Window Solar Charger by Grouphug
Window Solar Charger by Grouphug
This easy-to-install, stylish solar panel charges your devices with the power of the sun. As Seen on Shark Tank. No Fuss Installation - Includes a suction cup hook that attaches to any window.
Nest Thermostat by Google
Nest Thermostat by Google
Implement energy-saving temperature control in your home with the sand Google Nest Thermostat.
E26 smart bulb starter kit (4 bulbs, 75 W)
E26 smart bulb starter kit (4 bulbs, 75 W)
Get cool light, warm light, and all the shades in between with starter kit E26 smart LED bulb. Equivalent to a traditional 75 W bulb, it offers the perfect amount of tunable white light to fill any area of your home.

The Conspiracy Theorist Lair

The truth is out there. And any conspiracy theorists worth their tinfoil know that doing the work requires the right environment. Maybe you have a wall of tattered photographs criss-crossed with string (visualizing abstruse relationships), but digital connections are also essential. An untraceable, low-tech recorder might help keep track of discoveries, while a powerful projector provides the ability to present your findings to other believers who are more than willing to listen. Pyramid-shaped speakers are reminiscent of the structures aliens built thousands of years ago but are also great for podcasts. The best security camera and digital lock system is a must. You can quickly unplug a sleek induction burner and take it with you when they track you down. Undoubtedly, simple forms and durable metals are the best options. I want to believe.

Keep an eye on what’s happening inside the home with this Wall-E-esque security camera. Bonus: If you see something (or someone) suspicious, give a shout. A speaker will let your potential intruder hear you.

Keep an eye on what’s happening inside the home with this Wall-E-esque security camera. Bonus: If you see something (or someone) suspicious, give a shout. A speaker will let your potential intruder hear you.

Your podcast about the flatness of the Earth sounds awfully good booming out of a pyramid-shaped speaker. Fabric-wrapped and illuminated with an LED bulb, it doubles as a floor lamp.

Your podcast about the flatness of the Earth sounds awfully good booming out of a pyramid-shaped speaker. Fabric-wrapped and illuminated with an LED bulb, it doubles as a floor lamp.

Unwind after a long day of falling down internet rabbit holes by queuing up your favorite X-Files episode on this mini portable projector—because even the hardest-working "freethinker" deserves a break.

Unwind after a long day of falling down internet rabbit holes by queuing up your favorite X-Files episode on this mini portable projector—because even the hardest-working "freethinker" deserves a break.

Protect your precious documents from operatives with a keyless entry dead bolt that’s unobtrusive but connects to Wi-Fi so you can unlock it remotely at the critical moment.

Protect your precious documents from operatives with a keyless entry dead bolt that’s unobtrusive but connects to Wi-Fi so you can unlock it remotely at the critical moment.

When you’re hard at work researching a theory you found on Reddit, this sleek lamp will adjust the lighting temperature and intensity every 60 seconds, based on the time of day.

When you’re hard at work researching a theory you found on Reddit, this sleek lamp will adjust the lighting temperature and intensity every 60 seconds, based on the time of day.

Leave no trace (of your existence) with an induction cooktop that heats quickly, saves energy, and won’t be hard to pack up for a quick getaway should the need arise.

Leave no trace (of your existence) with an induction cooktop that heats quickly, saves energy, and won’t be hard to pack up for a quick getaway should the need arise.

A low-fi digital recorder that’s small enough to fit in a pocket is just the thing for capturing messages from extraterrestrial frequencies as your investigations take you into the field.

A low-fi digital recorder that’s small enough to fit in a pocket is just the thing for capturing messages from extraterrestrial frequencies as your investigations take you into the field.

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Indoor Cam S350 by eufy
Indoor Cam S350 by eufy
With dual cameras and 4K UHD resolution, this indoor camera delivers clear and detailed views of your home. Whatever you use it to monitor, you'll see it with incredible clarity. The 4K wide-angle and 2K telephoto cameras work together to provide an impressive 8× hybrid zoom.
XOUNTS Speaker Starter Kit
XOUNTS Speaker Starter Kit
Meet the last speaker you’ll ever buy. Comes with everything you need to fill your space with light, sound, and joy.
XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro
XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro
A portable Android TV projector that can be used as a Bluetooth speaker. With 400 ISO lumens, integrated D65 color temperature standard adopted by Hollywood, and a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, all colors are restored in brilliant, lifelike detail.
ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro Series by U-tec
ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro Series by U-tec
There is no purer form of security and flexibility than the ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro lineup. Harnessing the latest smart technology for day-to-day functionality without sacrificing durability and strength, this lineup redefines a better entry experience and elevates your home security.
Solarcycle Morph™ floor light
Solarcycle Morph™ floor light
Precision-engineered mechanics let you change the light's format to suit the way you live, work and relax. Intelligently tracks your local daylight using a GPS-driven algorithm. Adjusts color temperature and brightness every 60 seconds.
TILLREDA portable induction cooktop
TILLREDA portable induction cooktop
This portable cooktop is perfect for smaller kitchens or wherever you need an extra cooking zone. It’s easy to move around and can be stowed away when not in use to free up counter space for other activities.
Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Audio Recorder
Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Audio Recorder
A machine for anyone who has ever heard the perfect sentence, riff or idea in the wild and wished they had a quality recording of it later, the tiny TP–7 is built to record sound, music, interviews and important ideas with zero friction in the highest possible quality.

The TikTok-Memphis Apartment

Viral dances, feta pasta, wiggly candles, checkerboard rugs, colors that clash with something close to intention—you’ve done it all from a studio apartment. The vibes are fun—the progeny of Lisa Frank and Ettore Sottsass—and the aesthetic born of the internet. At your place coziness goes hand in hand with playfulness. It’s a colorful, wacky space full of nifty gadgets that make life a little easier. A pink-hued kettle with exaggerated lines is perfect for making a cup of cinnamon spice tea, while a curvy air fryer nods to the trend without flying too close to the sun. And a fun-loving, round speaker is precious without being twee—and loud enough to blast Olivia Rodrigo’s latest while your friend paints a sinuous spiral of lime green on the bathroom door.

Your nightstand is no place for harsh lighting, so let Loftie’s even glow set the vibes instead. Cycle through a variety of brightness levels designed to improve sleep hygiene (and your morning mood).

Your nightstand is no place for harsh lighting, so let Loftie’s even glow set the vibes instead. Cycle through a variety of brightness levels designed to improve sleep hygiene (and your morning mood).

Made of solid walnut and molded cork, this objet de home decor just so happens to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch.

Made of solid walnut and molded cork, this objet de home decor just so happens to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch.

At just over eight inches wide, this air fryer would fit in even the tiniest galley kitchen. Throw some salmon into its basket, set it, forget it, and in 10 minutes’ time, assemble a rice bowl that’d make Emily Mariko proud.

At just over eight inches wide, this air fryer would fit in even the tiniest galley kitchen. Throw some salmon into its basket, set it, forget it, and in 10 minutes’ time, assemble a rice bowl that’d make Emily Mariko proud.

Waking up to the shriek of your phone’s alarm starts the day off on the wrong foot. Hatch’s subtle glow and wake-up sounds—from birdsong to wind chimes—will do the opposite.

Waking up to the shriek of your phone’s alarm starts the day off on the wrong foot. Hatch’s subtle glow and wake-up sounds—from birdsong to wind chimes—will do the opposite.

Give the stovetop a rest and heat up your matcha water in an electric kettle with a precision pour spout and exact temperature control. If peachy pink isn’t your thing, choose from one of the other 11 colorways.

Give the stovetop a rest and heat up your matcha water in an electric kettle with a precision pour spout and exact temperature control. If peachy pink isn’t your thing, choose from one of the other 11 colorways.

Meet the cutest little speaker you ever did see, which comes in every color you could want and integrates perfectly with your every desire, from watching TV to listening to music to answering the phone.

Meet the cutest little speaker you ever did see, which comes in every color you could want and integrates perfectly with your every desire, from watching TV to listening to music to answering the phone.


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Loftie Lamp
Loftie Lamp
Loftie's stylishly minimalist lamp is designed to bring you healthier sleep and happier mornings. It also keeps away the dark.
Material Dock by Studio Neat
Material Dock by Studio Neat
Turn your MagSafe connector into a stationary dock for your iPhone. These bring-your-own-cable walnut docks create a lovely place to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch.
Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer by COSORI
Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer by COSORI
Make perfectly portioned meals with the COSORI Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer. One-touch cooking functions and included recipes make homemade bites a breeze no matter where you are.
Restore 2 by Hatch
Restore 2 by Hatch
Sleep the way nature intended with a gentle sunrise alarm and soothing sleep sounds, all rolled into one beautiful dream machine. Build your restful routine with Hatch, from sunset to sunrise.   
Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
The electric pour-over kettle for coffee lovers, whether you're a world barista champion or a brewing beginner. With a precision pour spout, exact temperature control, quick heat time, and a world of features for ultimate control, this is the pour-over kettle perfected.
HomePod mini
HomePod mini
Jam-packed with innovation, HomePod mini delivers unexpectedly big sound for a speaker of its size. At just 3.3 inches tall, it takes up almost no space but fills the entire room with rich 360‑degree audio that sounds amazing from every angle.

The Crypto Bro Bachelor Pad

Money never sleeps, but sometimes even a crypto bro needs to, and you can rest easier once you’re optimizing with the latest home gadgets. Your office setup includes magnetic mounts to ensure the most important devices are available at all times. A smart timer keeps you moving between different tasks. A top-of-line blender makes necessary nourishment as efficient as possible, and cleaning gets done with a programmable robot vac so you can focus on surfing the queasy ups and downs of alternative currency. Simple forms and grayscale hues—mostly black—are all you really need. With home taken care of, you’ll be well prepared for talking up Solana to strangers at the next cocktail party.

When Soylent just won’t do, this blender will whip up a protein shake in a jiffy. You won’t even need a cup; just detach and drink straight out of the pitcher.

When Soylent just won’t do, this blender will whip up a protein shake in a jiffy. You won’t even need a cup; just detach and drink straight out of the pitcher.

Checking the weather on your phone is time-consuming, but yelling at Alexa via the unobtrusive Amazon Echo isn’t. You can also take video calls, play 100 gecs, and manage your jam-packed calendar. Just beside it, a little charging stand for your device keeps your screen front and center—all the better for feverishly scrolling through r/CryptoMoonShots.

Checking the weather on your phone is time-consuming, but yelling at Alexa via the unobtrusive Amazon Echo isn’t. You can also take video calls, play 100 gecs, and manage your jam-packed calendar. Just beside it, a little charging stand for your device keeps your screen front and center—all the better for feverishly scrolling through r/CryptoMoonShots.

It’s time to put down the Red Bull. From cold brew to espresso, this coffee grinder will handle all of your needs, ensuring that the single-origin dark roast tastes its absolute best.

It’s time to put down the Red Bull. From cold brew to espresso, this coffee grinder will handle all of your needs, ensuring that the single-origin dark roast tastes its absolute best.

Even the hardest-working crypto enthusiast needs some R & R. Hook this high-octane subwoofer up to a Lovesac sofa and feel the bass rumble through your entire body—like a little massage while you chill out for a sec.

Even the hardest-working crypto enthusiast needs some R & R. Hook this high-octane subwoofer up to a Lovesac sofa and feel the bass rumble through your entire body—like a little massage while you chill out for a sec.

Monitoring the world’s alternative currency leaves little time for home maintenance, which is where the Roomba comes into the picture: a multitasking hero that will mop the floors while you’re juggling investments.

Monitoring the world’s alternative currency leaves little time for home maintenance, which is where the Roomba comes into the picture: a multitasking hero that will mop the floors while you’re juggling investments.

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Roomba Combo® i5 Robot Vacuum and Mop
Roomba Combo® i5 Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Roomba Combo® i5/i5+ Robot Vacuum and Mop navigates in neat rows to thoroughly clean room by room. Swap in the Roomba Combo® Bin and it wet mops dirt and dust as it picks up debris.

The Retro Midcentury Ranch

You didn’t have to buy a Silver Lake Neutra in the ’90s to spend time and money making sure your home looks and feels like it did in the past. So, why clutter your interior with contemporary conveniences that look, well, contemporary? You still need new electronics, appliances, and other modern essentials, but if they can pass for vintage store scores, all the better. A still-in-production, low-tech alarm clock matches your thrifted midcentury vibe, and a record player that looks the part but sounds new does, too. The harsh realities of contemporary life are much easier to deal with when they’re filtered through a well-curated past.

No one does retro quite like Smeg, and with this coffee machine, you don’t have to compromise your aesthetic for a satisfying cup. The best part? It takes actual beans—none of that pod stuff.

No one does retro quite like Smeg, and with this coffee machine, you don’t have to compromise your aesthetic for a satisfying cup. The best part? It takes actual beans—none of that pod stuff.

What looks like an amp, feels like an amp, and delivers any music you want with just a simple command? Yes, it’s this speaker from Marshall. The small gadget next to it is a classic for a reason. This travel alarm clock from Braun stands the test of time. (Pun absolutely intended.)

What looks like an amp, feels like an amp, and delivers any music you want with just a simple command? Yes, it’s this speaker from Marshall. The small gadget next to it is a classic for a reason. This travel alarm clock from Braun stands the test of time. (Pun absolutely intended.)

Indulge the music snob within and treat yourself to the dulcet tones of Steely Dan with a record player that’s beautifully simple—just a bamboo plinth, a turntable, and good vibes.

Indulge the music snob within and treat yourself to the dulcet tones of Steely Dan with a record player that’s beautifully simple—just a bamboo plinth, a turntable, and good vibes.

A flatscreen TV would sully the clean lines of your living space, but a projector cum speaker packed with Harmon Kadron sound is just the thing for indulging in some of your more modern vices.

A flatscreen TV would sully the clean lines of your living space, but a projector cum speaker packed with Harmon Kadron sound is just the thing for indulging in some of your more modern vices.

Indulge in any Guitar Hero fantasies with a smart guitar that looks analog but is kitted out with decidedly contemporary features. An LED fretboard and app are designed to teach the beginner to play like a pro.

Indulge in any Guitar Hero fantasies with a smart guitar that looks analog but is kitted out with decidedly contemporary features. An LED fretboard and app are designed to teach the beginner to play like a pro.

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SMEG Medium Fully-Automatic Coffee Machine
SMEG Medium Fully-Automatic Coffee Machine
With its clean lines, signature Smeg curves and modern colorways, this fully automatic fresh-coffee machine from the Italian appliance giant will push all your style buttons.
Uxbridge Voice with Amazon Alexa by Marshall
Uxbridge Voice with Amazon Alexa by Marshall
Uxbridge Voice combines the legendary sound of Marshall with the helpfulness of Amazon Alexa, for a speaker that’s not just smart, it’s brilliant. Small in size yet large in sound, this speaker delivers a clean and precise audio experience.
BC22 Braun Classic Analogue Alarm Clock
BC22 Braun Classic Analogue Alarm Clock
The BC22 Classic Analogue Alarm clock is unique in form. Its silhouette is derived from the AB 2 clock designed in 1984 by Dieter Rams. The clean simplistic dial and contrasting hands that feature luminous tips offers great legibility.
Stir It Up Lux Wireless Turntable by House of Marley
Stir It Up Lux Wireless Turntable by House of Marley
Meet the House of Marley Stir It Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable. With a replaceable Audio-Technica 95E elliptical stylus and aluminum headshell, this turntable elevates your experience by way of improved sound quality and tracking ability.
X300 Smart Portable Speaker & Projector by NOMVDIC
X300 Smart Portable Speaker & Projector by NOMVDIC
The X300 is the new way to listen and watch entertainment without restrictions. It's smart, sleek, and adventure-savvy — designed for entertainment anywhere. Your new favorite theater is now in your own home and outdoor activities.
POPUTAR T2 Acoustic Classical Guitar
POPUTAR T2 Acoustic Classical Guitar
The Poputar T2 Acoustic Electric Guitar features an array of functions and an app that allows you to store your music in the cloud, easy access to your favorite songs makes playing with friends simple.

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