By Samrat Amatya
From our work desk to the phone in the palm of our hands, we make use of technology all the time. But we sometimes forget to make use of it where it really matters. Apart from the usual technological household items, here is a look at some interesting home appliances that can help bolster your daily lives.
Allocacoc Power Cube Original Set
Allocacoc Power Cube Original Set is a combination of a cubical power socket and a remote. The power socket comes with four outlets which can be controlled via a remote. The remote, unlike others, is powered by kinetic energy rather than old-school batteries. This is a nifty little tool to turn on/off devices that are plugged into it. If you are someone like me who is lazy to walk across the room to turn off the Wi-Fi router during bedtime, you will love this set. All I have to do is press the button and the plugged-in router turns off. It is a boon, especially on those cold winter nights!
Price: Rs 2,490 Available at: Sammy Traders, Patan
Mi Electrical Kettle
The Mi Electric Kettle is a feature packed yet useful household item. If you are someone who needs hot water on a frequent basis, this appliance can be a lifesaver. Besides being useful, the kettle also looks quite good as it is made up of 304 stainless steel liner. This is a step up from the plastic counterparts that are available in the market. The Mi Electrical Kettle can hold up to 1.5L of water and has a 13cm opening. The water inside can be heated within five minutes through the bottom 1800W high-power shaped heating loop.
Price: Rs 3,199 Available at: Mi Showroom, Labim Mall
Heng Balance Lamp
The next household appliance is a cool little lamp! Unlike traditional lamps, the Heng Balance Lamp has a neat way of turning on/off. It gets rid of the typical on and off switch for a magnetic bead on either the top and bottom side of the lamp. And when these two beads connect, the lamp lights up! The light itself is warm toned giving a soothing ambience! It is a perfect companion on those late-night study sessions or as a bedside lamp. The design of the lamp is also quite modern making it a perfect match for your décor.
Price: Rs 3,800 Available at: Sammy Traders, Patan
Mi Security Camera 360
The Mi Home Security camera 360 is a modern looking surveillance system which can capture video at 720p resolution. It helps monitor your home with a 360° bird’s eye view. The security cam also packs motion detection and silent motors to detect any movement in a different direction. It also possesses infrared night vision for an undisturbed surveillance. The security camera also comes with a mobile app making it easy to remotely secure your home. Additionally, you can also record footage to a memory card which the device supports.
Price: Rs 4,799 Available at: Mi Showroom, Labim Mall
Mi Air Purifier 2
With so much pollution in the air, it is more important than ever to have fresh, clean air. Even though we may not feel it, the air inside our house is highly polluted. To solve this problem and prevent your health from deteriorating, Mi has a compact air purifier. The Mi Air Purifier 2 from Xiaomi is a useful household appliance to keep your house pollution free. It has a 400-sq. ft. coverage and can purify a room within 10 minutes. It also provides great air circulation while consuming less power. Another great thing about the Mi Air Purifier 2 is that it comes with a companion app. You can control the device straight from your smartphone.
Price: 16,999 Available at: Mi Showroom, Labim Mall
PurePro RO EC106P-Alkaline
For safe drinking water, we have an alkaline filter based water purifier on our list. The PurePro RO EC106P-Alkaline is a 6-stage filter system that can remove 99.99% of contaminants and provide you with healthy alkaline drinking water. It also helps reduce acidity in the body while producing natural calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium ions that can be absorbed by the human body. The water purifier can hold and purify 3.2 gallons of water at a single time. It also has an automatic shut-off valve and a Mini Flow Restrictor preventing water wastage.
Price: 22,500 Available at: Oliz Store, Durbar Marg
