Whether you're living in your first house in the 'burbs or a shoebox-size apartment in the city (welcome to my world), the last thing you want is for your daily devices to constantly be in your way. To free up more counter space, closet space and all-around living space, here are seven of the best options that are just a baby step away from their full-size equals.
Give your registry a high-tech boost with these smart products.
Smart Tech Products Every Modern Home Needs
$249, Amazon.com
Use this seriously smart thermostat for a week—it'll learn your patterns, then automatically adjust your home's temperature.
Nest learning thermostat
from $179, Apple.com
Bring the highest quality streaming to your living room—the newest version is compatible with your 4K HDR TV.
Apple TV 4K
Do you really have space for a clunky ironing board? Probably not. Or maybe you just leave a burn mark every time you attempt to de-wrinkle something delicate. Um, remember your great aunt's tablecloth and the number you did on it? Skip the potential fire hazard and try a handheld garment steamer that will get out every tiny wrinkle in super-speedy form.
$700, Dyson.com
With the most powerful suction of any cordless, it has three power modes to clean any type of surface, lasts 60 minutes per charge, and quickly transforms to a handheld.
Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute vacuum
The average hand vac definitely doesn't cut it when it comes to tackling those tough messes. But if you live in a small space, a bulky performer just has no place to go. The Dyson V8 cord-free vacuum is the solution you've been searching for. It can pull double-duty as a stick and hand vac, which means every spot can be reached. Plus, it holds a charge for a full 40 minutes (which is more than enough time to get the job done).
$80, Amazon.com
It syncs with an iOS app that features interactive recipes and step-by-step instructions for foolproof results.
Drop kitchen scale and interactive recipe app
If you're like me, you love listening to music pretty much 24/7. But a love for loud tunes doesn't require a giant sound system. These Bluetooth speakers are compact and portable—and still have great sound quality.
from $230, Rachio.com
This genius system automatically calculates the ideal watering cycle based on sun exposure, soil and plant type.
Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller
I'm a smoothie person and I like fresh juices. But let's be honest, the juicer hasn't made an appearance since 2007. Why? It's too clunky and super annoying to clean. Now that Vitamix has come out with a personal-size blender, you can have the power of a full-size one (it's the same motor!) in compact form. Get ready to start blending up your breakfast on a daily basis.
from $171, Amazon.com
Using Bluetooth technology that connects to your smartphone, it unlocks as you approach your front door—no key required.
Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth smart lock
Here's the thing: Air pollution can be worse inside than it is outside. That's where the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link comes in. It's an air purifier, fan and heater all in one. This compact multitasker monitors your home's air quality and purifies the air, removing 99.97 percent of allergens and even smells (an extra perk if you have pets) while also heating or cooling your place. There's a remote control included, but you can sync the product to your Dyson Link app and control it right from your phone.
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$600, Dyson.com
This compact multitasker purifies the air, removing 99.97 percent of allergens while also cooling your place.
Dyson Pure Cool
