There are gadgets that are perfect for showing off your connected and technological home with your friends, although what is really interesting is that some of them can be really practical on a day-to-day basis. Because, who has not ended up getting cold coffee or tea after preparing it and sitting down to read a couple of emails on the computer or check social networks on the mobile. well you are smart cups they solve it.
smart cups
We admit that we are big fans of those small and not so small gadgets that make our lives easier every day. Some of them surely sound familiar to you. For example, robot vacuum cleaners, smart thermostats, sensors and other types of devices that are designed to make everyday life easier by squeezing the idea of connected and technological home.
However, there are also other devices that can be really useful now that many are going or are going to continue working more from home than from the office. We are talking about smart cups, a type of product that, depending on the model, allows you to keep the drink hot or cold.
Isn't that the same as a thermos or thermal bottle? In part you could say yes. Although some models go far beyond a simple system that maintains the temperature or a screen that informs us of the temperature. There are models that even allow you to connect the cup to a smartphone application to control the temperature. So it depends on what you need, but take a look anyway.
EmberMug
Ember is a brand already known by lovers of technology, Apple products and the connected home. The company that makes them has nothing to do with the one that makes the iPhone and Mac, but it is true that for a while it was one of the prominent products sold in the Apple Store.
This mug made of ceramic It is one of the greatest exponents in terms of accessories for the connected home. Available in black and white, in addition to its function of heating the drink it contains, what is striking and interesting is that it can be controlled through an application available for mobile devices (iOS and Android).
That is to say, if you like your coffee at a specific temperature and you are one of those who write a text or consult social networks and the saint goes to heaven, calm down. With this cup and for 60 minutes, which is how long the integrated battery lasts, you will be able to keep your drink at the optimal temperature.
The only problem is that it is a product with a high price and it may not compensate you as much anymore. But it is interesting and as a gift you are sure to hit the mark.
See offer on AmazonEmber Travel Mug
If you liked the previous Ember model, this one may do it even more. Because the first one was designed to be used at home or in the office, while this other model called Ember travel mug you can get it wherever you go.
It acts as a thermos, ideal for having coffee on the way to class or work in your own vehicle or public transport. With the same functions and control options as the previous one, it is another flashy product that its price points away from many interested users.
See offer on AmazonPaltier Smart Cup
Paltier Smart Cup It is an interesting base, although it also includes its own cup, which not only allows you to heat the drink, but also to cool it. And that makes it much more interesting, especially now that summer is here and the good weather is here.
With a characteristic design and two clearly differentiated areas, one of the bases is designed to heat the drink up to 50º and the other to cool (Between 8º and 12º C the drink, which by the way could easily be in a can.
Using an LED indicator is how you know if it is heating or cooling. As we said, if in addition to keeping your coffee hot in winter you are interested in having your soft drink cold in summer (a process that takes about 15 minutes if it is at room temperature), the truth is that it is quite attractive and its price is not excessive either.
See offer on AmazonCosori base and cup
Cosori is one of the manufacturers with the best ratings and one of the bases capable of keeping coffee or other drinks hot Most sold. This set also not only offers the base but also includes a cup that is designed to improve heat conductivity between the plate and the drink. Therefore, the efficiency is greater, although that does not mean that you can continue combining it with your favorite cup.
With a price of around 50 euros, this base is capable of maintaining the heat of the drink between 25º C and 70º C. To do this, all you have to do is, how could it be otherwise, plug the base into the electric current.
See offer on Amazonelectric heater base
Finally, although there are many similar proposals, this simple base only deals with heating or keep the liquid in the cup that we have placed on top at temperature. For this, it has an LED indicator that you can configure in red or blue.
The only negative point to look for is the lack of a temperature indicator. This would be especially useful if you leave it on. Because you could get a scare if you accidentally touch it.
See offer on AmazonAs you can see, they are those types of devices designed for the home that can be very useful for you. They are the most attractive proposals for price and benefits. There are more bases that just heat up, but they either cost more or are less flashy for other reasons that affect the experience. The only option left out is the muggo travel mug. And it does not do so because it is a bad option, on the contrary, it is like Ember's, with the ability to vary the temperature through integrated touch controls. The problem is that it can only be obtained through Amazon.com and the shipping costs shoot up its price to more than two hundred euros. But if you want to treat yourself, here you have.
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