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43 Smart Inventions You Can Get On Amazon That Make Life So Much Easier

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by Lisa Fogarty
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Life can be so difficult. With all of the tasks on your plate, something as simple as styling your hair or getting laundry over to the laundromat can feel like a huge burden. That's why these 44 smart inventions you can get on Amazon are golden — because they make life so much easier. Some, like the many smart plugs and light bulbs on this list that change how you use technology at home boast complicated tech designs, but they were all created to make life a whole lot less complex. What's not to love about that?

If you've ever wondered why there weren't more clever inventions that solve everyday annoying problems — such as how to get around the fact that your dorm room or teeny apartment will never fit a washer and dryer, but the nearest laundromat is miles (okay, one block) away — wonder no more.

This list of great inventions actually includes a compact washer and dryer that will most definitely fit in small spaces, as well as dozens of other amazing gadgets and tools like an electric egg cooker (because poached eggs are impossible to master), a double detangler comb made just for curly-haired beauties, and the single most efficient digital meat thermometer on the market.

Everything you do in life — from keeping up with your beauty routine to cooking, working, and managing annoying germs and viruses — is about to get worlds easier, thanks to these amazing inventions.

1This Smart Power Surge Protector With Four USB Ports And Outlets

File this smart power surge protector under: gadgets you need really badly because you own 1,000 tech devices. Whether you're searching for a more efficient way to charge phones and tablets, or just need to plug in devices without blowing a fuse, this surge protector features four outlets and four USB ports, as well as a five-foot power cord for freedom of movement. The surge protector is compatible with Google Home Assistant and Alexa, and you can even use it to set schedules and timers for each of your devices.

2An Electric Egg Cooker For Perfectly Cooked Eggs Each Time

Love making healthy eggs, but dislike the guesswork it takes to properly cook them? This electric egg cooker poaches and steams up to 12 eggs at once with this two-tier cooker so that they come out perfectly soft-, medium-, or hard-boiled (depending on your preference). The double-layer device includes two six-egg trays, an omelette tray, a poaching tray, a transparent riser, a retrieval tool, and a measuring cup. You can even use it to steam and cook foods like veggies and chicken.

3The Space-Saving Bedside Shelf Organizer To Store Must-Have Accessories

Keep everything that you need at night — from your eyeglasses and remote controls to your phone and makeup wipes — within arm's reach when you install this bedside shelf organizer right on your wall. The organizer is the perfect space-saving alternative to a nightstand. It's simple to mount to walls with the included self-adhesive 3M tape that won't ruin paint, and it features two compartments and a hook for headphones, keys, or bracelets.

4A Smart Plug With A Built-In Night Light That You Can Control With Voice Commands

This voice-activated Wi-Fi smart plug is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, and features a dusk-to-dawn night light that is activated by a light sensor. You can operate it via voice commands or your smart phone, which allows you to turn devices on and off when you're not home and create schedules for them to operate, which can save you a ton of money in the long run.

5The Genius Washing Machine/Dryer Solution For Small Spaces

If you live in a small apartment or dorm — or love camping but dislike smelling like the great outdoors — this portable washing machine is the genius invention that's about to change your life. It has twin compartments — one is a washer and one is a dryer — and can hold up to 10 pounds of laundry. Both the washer and dryer have built-in timers and the washing machine's drainage tube is simple to clean. Snag one in purple, blue, or white.

6This Home Security Camera With Night Vision & Two-Way Audio

This smart home camera gives you peace of mind by covering all the bases. It features night vision and two-way audio and can stream video directly to your smartphone. The camera works with Alexa and has the ability to recognize and alert you to any changes in your fire alarms or CO detectors. And it's simple to mount anywhere — no tools are required.

7The Multi-Functional Screwdriver Tool Pen That You Can Use To Fix Everything

Imagine combining six gadgets into one tool and then designing it so that it's so small it fits in your pocket or purse. That's the beauty of this compact screwdriver tool pen, which consists of a screwdriver, stylus, Phillips screwdriver, ruler, bubble level, and flathead. Each pen comes with five ink refills and you can choose among 15 color combinations like blue, yellow and silver, or matte black.

8This Squat Toilet Stool That Detaches For Simple Stackable Storage

It may not make for polite dinner conversation, but let's get real about pooping: squatting when you do your bathroom business has been shown to result in healthier and more complete elimination. You don't have to renovate your bathroom to change your ways — this squat toilet stool fits standard height toilets and stands out from competitors because it detaches to provide separate stools that you can stack for easier storage.

9A Magical Wand That Removes Sulfites And Prevents Head Pain

Annoying drinking head pains are usually caused by the sulfites and preservatives placed in the fermented drink to ensure it lasts longer. But this wand removes sulfites and histamines from individual glasses of wine in just three minutes — which makes the experience of drinking wine a million times better. The wands are portable and disposable, too.

10This Straightening And Detangling Brush That Attaches To Your Hair Dryer

You don't have to spend major money on a heated straightening brush when this Hair dryer comb attachment fits right over your hairdryer nozzle and does the job for much less money. This comb detangles and straightens hair while freeing up one hand and making styling easier and faster.

11The Splatter-Proof Magnetic Lid That You Can Store In Your Microwave

Cover your food with this microwave lid to prevent splatters and huge messes. Its built-in steam vents ensure that food cooks evenly, and its magnetic design means you can actually store this lid to the roof of your microwave so that it's always there when you need it.

12An Infrared Motion Sensor Trash That Opens By Itself

Why touch your garbage can — which you just know is teeming with bacteria and germs — when this touch-less sensor trash can automatically open for you? The 13-gallon can has an infrared motion sensor and is made from durable stainless steel. It even boasts a replaceable odor filter that keeps bad smells trapped inside the can.

13This Extra-Wide Tooth Detangler Comb That's A Dream For Curly Hair

Curly-haired beauties: your calls for a better detangling option have finally been answered. This detangler comb is made of 100% green sandalwood has wide teeth that effortlessly glide through curly, wavy, and coarse hair without snagging strands and causing breakage.One reviewer writes: "I love this comb so much. I have super thick wavy hair and never used to brush my hair because the curls wouldn't bounce back very well. This brush gets out all the tangles and still allows my waves to stay in tact. I think it works so much better than plastic wide tooth combs with keeping the frizz out too."

14The Most Efficient Electric Water Kettle With A Safer, Cool Exterior

Everything about this electric water kettle screams efficient: From its double-insulated exterior that stays cool to the touch and is safe around children and pets, to its eight temperature settings and four-hour warmer, this thing is seriously useful. The kettle can boil up to 7 cups of water and has a secure lid that slows water leakage down to a trickle, should this kettle ever get knocked over.

15A Hands-Free Hair Dryer Stand For Easier Styling

It takes serious skills to maneuver a hair dryer in one hand and a brush in the other, which is why this hair dryer stand is about to make your blowouts a lot better. This adjustable-height stand sits on your floor and you can just insert your hair dryer into the metal bracket for a hands-free styling experience. The stand even rotates 360-degrees for ultimate maneuverability.

16This Meat Thermometer That Can Monitor Two Foods At Once

With two parts that can measure the temperatures of two different foods at once, this digital meat thermometer is great for grilling, candy making, baking, and more. The thermometer provides pre-set temperatures that range from -58 degrees to 482 degrees and four doneness levels (like medium-rare). The minute your meat or food is cooked to your liking, you'll hear the beep.

17An Adjustable, Rotating Makeup Organizer That Fits Everything

Fit up to 30 skincare products, 60 makeup brushes, and an abundance of lipsticks, eyeshadows, and other cosmetics in this 360-degree rotating makeup organizer. The organizer has adjustable trays to accommodate products of different heights, and reviewers say its transparency allows you to find what you need in a flash.

18The Salad Chopping Device That Makes Whipping Up Salads For Family Easy And Mess-Free

Making a healthy salad for your family or friends doesn't get any easier — because this salad cutter bowl allows you to throw in all of the veggies and fruits you plan to include in your salad, and the slots help you effortlessly chop them right there in the bowl. By eliminating the need for a chopping board, you also prevent ingredients from spilling over onto the floor. This bowl can hold ingredients that serve three to four people.

19A WiFi Light Bulb That You Can Personalize With Different Colors & Light Settings

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to lighting in your home or office. This Wi-Fi smart light bulb works with Alexa and Google Assistant, and can be set via your smartphone to toggle among several light color schemes and settings that include sunrise, sunset, and a dimmable option.

20An Easy-To-Carry Crock-Pot Lunch Warmer For Home-Cooked Meals On The Go

Your slow cooker may be one of the all-time best inventions for saving time in the kitchen, but this lunch warmer solves another age-old problem: it warms up leftovers in seconds, no matter where you roam. The 20-ounce pan has a spill-proof lid and an easy-to-carry handle with a safe cool-touch exterior and a removable, dishwasher-safe container. Plug it in when you're ready to warm up your meal wherever you are, and then wash it without hassle.

21This Portable Water Filter That Removes Bacteria From Drinking Water

This portable water filtration system removes 99.9 percent of bacteria like salmonella, cholera, and other waterborne from your water to ensure you have clean drinking water during emergencies or when you're camping. The filter clips onto bags and backpacks, and comes with a foldable water pouch for collecting water. And each filter can provide up to 1,500 liters of clean water.

22The Mess-Free Belgian Waffle Maker With Volcanic Plates

Who doesn't love homemade Belgian waffles? The person who has to clean counters afterwards — a problem that this Belgian waffle maker solves with its deep, anti-leaking design. The non-stick device has a store spout in the base where you pour batter and its unique volcanic-shaped plates ensure more even cooking.

23A Tension-Relieving Head Pain Hat That You Can Warm Up Or Keep In The Freezer

Relieve the tension, pressure, and pain from the head naturally with this microwavable hat, which provides soothing heat, a snug and secure fit, and a light lavender scent for some stress-relieving aromatherapy. You can also store this hat in the freezer for cooling therapy.

24This Therapeutic Light Therapy Lamp That Helps With Sleep And Boosts Energy

If the winter months and fewer hours of natural light affect your mood, energy levels, and sleep, this light therapy lamp can help reverse the impact and make you feel like your usual self. The LED lamp is UV-free and provides light that is similar to what you'd experience at noon in bright sunlight. It features three brightness levels and is compact, lightweight, and portable (perfect for crossing time zones).

25An All-In-One Breakfast Sandwich Maker That Cleans Like A Dream

This all-in-one breakfast sandwich maker contains slots for all of the ingredients you need to make the best breakfast sandwich on the planet: eggs, meat, cheese, and bread or biscuits. Ingredients cook and are easily assembled in five minutes, and all of its parts can be removed and cleaned in the dishwasher.

26This High-Tech Robot Vacuum That Can Handle Hard Floors & Carpet

Robot vacuums have come a long way — and this high-tech model has a powerful suction that keeps pet hair, debris, and other major messes off of both hard floors and thin carpets. The robot vacuum automatically adjusts to clean a variety of surfaces in one round, and it senses obstacles like furniture and works around them. Its long-lasting battery allows the vacuum to clean for a full 90 minutes before it requires a charge. It's also bagless and low profile, too.

27These Ice Sphere Molds That Keep Drinks Colder For Longer

This stackable set of ice sphere molds creates larger ice spheres that keep drinks colder for much longer — and, best of all, it does it without diluting them. The silicone mold is dishwasher-safe, saves space in your freezer, and comes in red or slate blue.

28An Air Fryer Compact Enough To Make Faux-Fried Food

This lightweight and compact electric air fryer is smaller than most and fits perfectly in dorm rooms, small kitchens, or campers. It packs the same punch as a standard air fryer, and can cook up to 2 quarts of foods like French fries and meat with little or no oil or butter. It'll give a real crisp to frozen foods, too. And your options are not limited with this air fryer: it features five presets or manual settings and an automatic shut-off function.

29This Air Purifier That Gets Rid Of Pollutants So You Can Breathe Easier

Improve the quality of air in every room with this HEPA air purifier, which filters 99.9 percent of mold, dust, pollen, and other pollutants. The portable filter has a three-stage filtration system, two fan speed settings, and it turns on and off with the push of one button. It's also quiet and provides a soothing night light.

30A Refrigerator Stacking Mat That Keeps All Of Those Bottles & Cans Organized

Nothing steals space from your refrigerator like wayward bottles and cans. This fridge storage mat is the solution — you can safely stack up to 10 cans, five wine bottles, and sealed jars on it without worrying about them tipping over and shattering. The rubber mat has a non-slip bottom and comes in charcoal, cream or red.

31An Adjustable Weight Kettlebell To Save Space

As you progress in your at-home kettlebell workout, you'll want to increase the weights you use — but kettlebells aren't exactly known for being easy to store. That's why this adjustable kettlebell is genius: it provides you a kettlebell weighing between 2.5 and 25 pounds. Just turn the knob to adjust your weight.

32This Practical Snap-On Strainer That Keeps Food In Your

You don't need to own a separate colander when you have this silicone clip-on strainer, which fits most pots, bowls, and pans — and blocks food from escaping from your cookware for mess-free food prep. The strainer comes in five colors, is BPA-free, and is safe to clean in your dishwasher.

33A Multi-Functional Facial Cleansing Brush For Clearer, Healthier Skin

With high and low sonic cleaning speeds and a textured surface, this facial cleansing brush has the ability to deep clean pores and exfoliate. This wireless cleaning brush delivers micro-firming vibrations that cleanse and massage skin, helping to soft removes skin oil and flaking in the process. It's portable, comes in pink or blue, and costs a fraction of the price of similar cleansing brushes.

34The Motion-Activated Toilet Night Light That Comes In 16 Colors

There's no better night light for midnight bathroom trips then this one: a motion-activated toilet night light that you can set to one of 16 colors (which can also work on rotation) and five brightness levels. The device is simple to install and fits most toilets and its light turns off after one minute of inactivity, which saves the battery life significantly.

35An Eco-Friendly Bamboo Cutting Board With Convenient Pull-Out Trays

Chopping veggies and other ingredients has never been easier — this eco-friendly bamboo cutting board features two pull-out trays that can be used to hold onto ingredients and store peels and waste until you're ready to discard them. The non-slip board, which was featured on Shark Tank, has a naturally anti-bacterial surface and is safe in the microwave, freezer, and dishwasher.

36This Contoured Neck Pillow That Cradles & Supports Your Neck And Head

This soft, comfortable contoured neck pillow supports and cradles your head, neck, and shoulders while you sleep — ensuring you wake up completely free of aches and pains. The L-shaped hypoallergenic pillow follows the curves of your upper body, is perfect for back and side sleepers, and comes with a removable, washable cover.

37A Fresh Herb Keeper With A Collapsible Lid That Prolongs The Life Of Herbs

The biggest problem with purchasing fresh herbs at the store is that they tend to wilt before you can ever use them up. This fresh herb keeper solves that dilemma and saves you money: it has three removable, washable dividers where you can store different herbs and keeps those herbs fresh for 10 days. The collapsible transparent lid makes it a breeze to store, too.

38An Ionic Heated Straightening Brush For All Hair Types

When you have thin hair that is prone to frizz or coarse, curly hair that no tool can easily straighten, this is the ionic heated hair straightener brush that will give you smooth, silky strands. The brush heats up in just 30 to 40 seconds, has 30-minute automatic shut-off, and boasts an amazing 12 heat settings that are compatible and safe to use on all hair types.

39A Clip-On Tri-Fold Car Visor Mirror So You Can View Your Makeup From Every Angle

With a convenient, portable tri-fold design, this clip-on vanity mirror sits perfectly in your car visor and lets you view your beautiful face (and makeup) from every angle. When you're ready to pop it out and bring it along with you, simply fold it up and store it in your purse or bag.

40The Wind-Proof Inverted Umbrella That Won't Let You Down In A Storm

Finally, an umbrella that can withstand the elements without collapsing — this inverted umbrella offers double layers of protection against wind, rain, and UV rays, and a C-shaped handle that can hang right on your arm. It comes in more than 30 colors and prints and a durable umbrella rib that won't break (even in windstorms).

41A Simple Way To Make Healthy Frozen Fruit Treats In A Snap

Whip up delicious and healthier frozen treats like sorbet and frozen yogurt in minutes with this frozen dessert maker. Just insert frozen fruits into the device and use the plunger to push them through to create vitamin-rich treats. You can even add additions like chocolate to make your banana fro yo that much more decadent. One reviewer writes: "Pleasantly surprised how well this worked. It is easy to use and really makes great frozen fruit desserts. Easy to clean and seems to be very good quality."

42This Sunrise Alarm Clock That Gradually Wakes You For More Pleasant Mornings

Bid farewell to abrupt morning wake-up calls and say hello to more pleasant mornings with this sunrise alarm clock, which gradually increases in brightness to mimic the outdoors. The clock also features six soothing sounds, including some nature sounds, 10 adjustable brightness settings, and seven light colors that you can change to suit your mood.

43A Money-Saving Smart Light Switch That Can Be Set To A Timer

Install this smart Wi-Fi smart light switch anywhere and control it via your phone, Alexa, or Google Assistant. You can set the switch to turn on and off at specific times, which can help you save tons of money on your electricity bills.

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