Smartphone – It has not been that many years ago that having a cell phone was a luxury. Today, we require a smartphone. We do not need a phone in our pocket that simply makes and receives phone calls. Our smartphones are handheld computers and we have grown so used to them, we use them for everything. However, there are new things coming out every day to use your smartphone to do. We simply cannot keep up. So, in this post, we want to share some innovative ways to use your smartphone that you may not be aware of.
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Entertainment
Everyone knows you can use your smartphone to watch videos, movies, and read. But, did you know you can play the lottery, and get EuroJackpot results automatically? This site works in conjunction with Lottoland. Lottoland is the leading online betting site in the UK. You can play lotteries from around the world, enjoy sports betting, and win big money.
When you use the EuroJackpot link, you see the results instantly from this week and in past weeks. You see what the lottery is worth and you can place your bet right from your phone.
Check the Batteries in your Remote Control
“Does anyone need batteries?” is a question many parents ask when on their way to the supermarket. But, now if you are unsure if the batteries in your remote control are still good, check them with your smartphone.start the camera app the button.
If you see a reddish light coming from the tip of the remote when you look at it through your phone’s display, the infrared signal is working properly and the problem is the batteries.
Go Touchless
When you are cooking or getting ready to go out, sometimes you just do not want to touch your phone. Now, you don’t have to. You can move your hand well above your phone and operate it without touching the screen. This app is for android. The app for iOS is available at your iTunes store.
Turn your Windshield into a Dash Display
Do you want to keep your eyes on the road, while watching your speed and other dashboard functions? Use your phone and this app to turn your windshield into a display. It uses your camera function and you lay it on the dashboard once the app is on.
Record Something after you have Heard it!
Have you ever wish you had recorded a quote or a sentence someone just said? Now you can. You will need an iPhone for this one. The app is called Heard.App it always keeps the microphone open. Anytime you want to capture something that was said, you have five minutes to save it. So, if someone just sprinkled you with some words of wisdom, just hit the button and it is saved for prosperity. This could also help you out at work with those folks who swear, “I didn’t say that!”
Control the Electric Bill
Do you hate the idea of the air conditioner running all day during the warm months when the house is empty? It is hard to remember to turn it up when you leave, and no one wants to come home to a warm house. Try the app called NEST. You can control your thermostat from anywhere! Nest also keeps up with the data on your home as in temperatures throughout the day and before long, you can allow NEST to adjust your thermostat at the right times and right temperatures to keep everyone happy and the expenses down.
Remote Start your Car and Turn on the Heat/Air
A lot of cars come with automatic start. This feature allows you to start your car by remote control. This is great if you live in areas that have cold winters and hot summers. The problem is, the remote is usually on your keys, which are one of the things you are looking for and not all cars have them.
By putting the technology on your phone, you are always ready to take the chill out of the automobile before you have to get in. There are several companies that offer this. The best buy for the money in my opinion is the Viper SmartStart, available at your local stores that sell computers.
There are a lot of things you can do with your smartphone. Can use it as a remote control for your television. You can put in Phillips Smart Bulbs and adjust the colour and brightness of the lights in your home, and turn them off and on. Press a button and access your dog feeder and have dog food dispensed into your pet’s dish even from work.
You may have a fully programmable coffee maker, but with a smartphone app, you can change the settings from one type to another while you are still in bed. Just in case it feels like a cappuccino kind of day. Smartphone apps can give you electronic keys to your home so you can lock up or unlock them so you will know exactly who came in when, and when they left.
The future is here and you have what you need to get started, so get busy today looking for technology that is waiting for you.
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