We live in an age of rapid technological progress that keeps improving our everyday lives. Smart solutions are used in countless areas, from remote work to cleaning, home security, and sport. In this article, we look at practical examples of smart technology worth investing in.
Remote work: efficiency and convenience through smart solutions
For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic drove the shift to remote work and forced us to adapt quickly to a new reality. Thanks to smart tools like messaging apps (Slack, Microsoft Teams), project management (Trello, Asana), or video calls (Zoom, Google Meet), working remotely has become simpler and more efficient, removing barriers that used to stand in the way of working from home.
Investing in the right equipment — a good computer, a high-resolution monitor, a noise-cancelling microphone and headset, and an ergonomic chair and desk — has boosted the comfort and efficiency of remote work. Thanks to that, everyone's been able to set up a comfortable home office. Many companies are now rolling out hybrid work models, which boost employee comfort on one hand while cutting employers' office space costs on the other.
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Smart cleaning and tidiness devices
Smart cleaning devices, like robot vacuums and cleaning robots, are innovative solutions that make it easier to keep a space clean and speed up the cleaning process.
Given how fast-paced most people's lives are, conveniences like these are a great way to save time and automate household chores we can easily program. For example, you can program a cleaning robot for a specific cleaning cycle: you can assign it an area and a cleaning frequency, and it'll carry out the task on command. You can start the robot remotely using an app, meaning you don't even need to be home while it works.
Home security in the digital age: smart security systems
Keeping your home and loved ones safe is a challenge that calls for investing in the right security systems, as well as knowing how to use technology and your home responsibly. Smart security systems — video surveillance, motion sensors, or smart locks — boost your sense of security and let you monitor your home or apartment remotely too.
Investing in smart security systems comes with plenty of benefits. They give you more control over what's happening at home, and remove the human factor that can let you down (leaving a window open, leaving the stove on in a rush, and so on).
First, an upgraded security system needs to fit your lifestyle. If you're often away from home and the house is empty, it's worth investing in equipment that lets you control rooms remotely, respond to power outages, open and close doors and windows, or control ventilation and heating. That way, you'll ensure not just security, but also comfort and peace of mind when no one's home.
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Sport in the age of technology: smart solutions to support physical activity
Today's market offers a wide range of smart devices designed to track athletes' progress and analyze their data. Smartwatches, heart rate monitors, and workout trackers are just a few of them.
Using smart solutions in sport can significantly affect training motivation and effectiveness. They make it easier to track your results and adapt your training plans to your individual needs. When choosing the right smart devices, it's worth paying attention to how well they suit your sport and their data analysis capabilities.
Invest in smart solutions without limits
Investing in smart devices may mean you need extra funds. But it's worth remembering that smart solutions can also be found in the world of finance. When shopping online, you can round out your cart using convenient, innovative ESTO payment methods:
- "Pay Later" – lets you place an order in an online store immediately and pay it off within 30 days, interest-free and at no extra cost.
- "Pay in 3 equal instalments" - make a purchase and pay for it in 3 equal parts over 3 months, interest-free with no subsidies. The first payment is only due the following month.
- Credit line – an extremely convenient solution for people who want financial flexibility in any situation. With a credit line, you can draw the amount that suits you and repay it on a flexible schedule. Activating an ESTO credit line is free;
- Hire purchase – if you want to spread a purchase over a longer period, say 3 to 60 months, ESTO's hire purchase is a good solution. ESTO makes the credit decision in real time, and setting up an instalment purchase takes just a few taps on your smartphone.
Higher efficiency working remotely, saving time on chores, better security, or more effective training are just a few of the benefits of smart devices. It's worth thinking about which of these technologies genuinely affect your life, and investing in the ones that will improve your everyday quality of life.