Interactive Smart Home
Browse and discover products that can help you with various problems you may be experiencing around the house.
Kitchen content
Kitchen problems
Kitchen areas
Kettle
For advice on products that help you lift your kettle, see our expert advice section.
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Hot Water Dispenser
This clever hot water dispenser boils water and dispenses by the cup in just 40 seconds, slashing the time spent waiting for traditional kettles to boil. Also ideal for those that have difficulty lifting and pouring a full kettle.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Hot Water Dispenser" in your search engine of choice.
Product ideas
Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser (external link)
Pedal bin
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Automatic Sensor Bin
Bin that opens when a sensor is triggered. This prevents having to open the bin with one foot, which may lead to losing balance. Also means you don't have to touch the bin's surface, making it more hygenic to use.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Automatic Sensor Bin" in your search engine of choice.
I often lose track of what I am doing in the kitchen and worry about things like leaving the cooker on
The following products can be used to help with this
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Talking Timer
This easy-to-use talking countdown timer speaks the hours and minutes while you set it, and speaks the remaining time in hours, minutes and seconds on demand at the press of a tactile button.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Talking Timer" in your search engine of choice.
Product ideas
Kero talking tactile timer (external link)
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Kitchen Timer
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Kitchen Timer" in your search engine of choice.
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Smart Oven
Built-in compact oven with added steam and microwave function. Shorten your cooking time thanks to varioSpeed, fast preheat and activeClean. And remote your oven from anywhere with Home Connect.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Smart Oven" in your search engine of choice.
Product ideas
Siemens Smart Oven (external link)
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Hob Angel
The Hob Angel is of particular benefit to memory challenged people, whether this is because of physical problems such as a stroke or addictions issues. The unit has been designed to turn off the power to cooker hobs whenever an activated alarm is ignored.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Hob Angel" in your search engine of choice.
Product ideas
Hob Angel (external link)
Helpful videos
Hob Angel
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Gas Isolation
When the valve is locked, the gas supply to the cooker is stopped. This eliminates the risk of the cooker being unintentionally turned on or left on, and gives peace of mind to carers or relatives that the cooker cannot be used when they leave the house or the room. A carer or relative can easily turn the valve on using the key when the cooker is required, enabling the household to continue to use their gas cooker safely.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Gas Isolation" in your search engine of choice.
Product ideas
SGN Gas Isolation (external link)
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Talking Microwave
Fully talking combination microwave oven that provides all cooking and programme information, and also notifies when the door is opened or closed.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Talking Microwave" in your search engine of choice.
Product ideas
RNIB Talking combination microwave oven MK2 (external link)
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Smoke Detector
Requires Hub unit
Battery operated and linked to the community alarm unit by radio frequency. A location code is programmed into the community alarm at installation that identifies which smoke detector in the house has activated.
Interested in this product?
These items may be provided following an assessment of your needs via a TEC Officer.
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Heat Sensor
Requires Hub unit
Battery operated and linked to the community alarm unit by radio frequency. Activates in the event of a rapid rise in heat, for instance in the kitchen.
Interested in this product?
These items may be provided following an assessment of your needs via a TEC Officer.
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Motion Sensor Tap
A tap that activates for a short period of time when the motion sensor is triggered, ensuring that water is saved and the risk of flooding is prevented as the tap cannot be left on.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Motion Sensor Tap" in your search engine of choice.
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Timed Flow Tap
A tap that activates for a short period of time when pressed, ensuring that water is saved and the risk of flooding is prevented as the tap cannot be left on.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Timed Flow Tap" in your search engine of choice.
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Flood prevention plug
Flood prevention plug is a bath plug which opens when the head of water over it reaches a certain level. It is intended to prevent bath overflow. The design has a significant advantage over conventional (built-in) overflows in that the emergency outflow takes place under a very much greater head and thus at a very much greater flowrate.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Flood prevention plug" in your search engine of choice.
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Flood Detector
Requires Hub unit
Battery operated and linked to the community alarm unit by radio frequency. Activates in the event of a flood in the kitchen or bathroom, for instance if taps have been left running and the water has overflowed.
Interested in this product?
These items may be provided following an assessment of your needs via a TEC Officer.
My family do my shopping for me and need to know what to buy
The following products can be used to help with this
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Fridge Cam
A smart camera that allows you to remotely keep an eye on the contents of your fridge, or the fridge of a loved one. When items have gone out of date or are running low then you can order more.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Fridge Cam" in your search engine of choice.
Find out how you can use your smart device here
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Smart Home Hub
A voice-controlled home hub that allows you to connect with and control compatible smart home devices, make voice and video calls to friends and family, stream music, access news and information, and also provides a variety of other tools to support and entertain you around the home.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Smart Home Hub" in your search engine of choice.
Product ideas
Amazon Echo Dot (external link)
Amazon Echo Show (external link)
Google Nest (external link)
Helpful videos
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Whatsapp Video
App that allows you to text, share pictures, videos and links, and also make audio and video calls with friends, family members and other contacts from your mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Download from App Store (external link)
Download from Google Play (external link)
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Messenger
App that allows you to text, share pictures, videos and links, and also make audio and video calls with friends, family members and other contacts from your mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Download from App Store (external link)
Download from Google Play (external link)
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FaceTime
Connect with family and friends around the world with FaceTime. Make audio and video calls from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to other iOS devices or even a Mac.
Download from App Store (external link)
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Skype
Make audio and video calls with friends, family members and other contacts from your mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Download from App Store (external link)
Download from Google Play (external link)
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Zoom
Make audio and video calls with friends, family members and other contacts from your mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Download from App Store (external link)
Download from Google Play (external link)
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Smart Phone
A smart phone allows you to make voice and video calls, take pictures and videos, browse the internet, and use a variety of apps and commands.
Interested in this product?
Try the keywords "Smart Phone" in your search engine of choice.
Product ideas
Apple iPhone (external link)
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