STACK #245 March 2025

TECH FEATURE

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Artistic TV Big smart TVs can tend to dominate a living space, and when they’re turned off, you’re left with a big black void. Lifestyle TVs, however, can cleverly transform into an iconic artwork or family portrait, and nobody will know there’s a TV on the wall until you switch from a van Gogh to your favourite show.

A smart home is convenient, and it can also be discreet yet stylish, combining aesthetics and functionality. Here are some devices that can add a touch of flair without anyone knowing they’re there. Words Scott Hocking SMART HOME TECH YOU WON’T EVEN NOTICE

Hisense Canvas

Hidden lighting Smart lighting can be subtly integrated into the home. Whether it's LED strips hidden behind a smart TV that colour-sync with what’s on the screen, lamps with smart bulbs, or wall panels that resemble stylish decorations until they glow, smart lighting can be as much about ambience and aesthetics as function.

I magine walking into a home where technology is so well integrated, you don’t even notice it – until you need it. That’s the beauty of smart home ‘lifestyle’ devices that are designed to seamlessly blend in with your décor. The biggest advantage of these design conscious smart devices is that you can enjoy

all the convenience and benefits of modern technology without disrupting the warmth and personality of your home. They blend in so well that guests might not even realise your house is packed with smart features – until they see you dim the lights with a simple voice command, or hear music emanating from a picture frame on the wall. Invisible speakers Speakers aren’t usually much to look at, although many sport fabric or wooden finishes that can nicely complement rather than clash with your décor. Instead, why not opt for a cool speaker that looks like a bedside alarm clock or a mounted picture frame – and can control your connected smart home devices as well!

Govee SmartTV Backlight 3S

Indoor gardens Véritable Gardens are a smart, self-sufficient way to cultivate herbs and baby veggies indoors with micro effort for maximum flavour. All you have to do is plant and harvest – no green thumb required!

Smart digital photo frames Nothing beats a traditional

looking framed photograph on a mantelpiece or wall, so how about a smart one that can change the photo at your command. Digital photo frames can display your memories in portrait or landscape, and photos and short videos can be shared directly from your smartphone from anywhere.

Samsung Music Frame Speaker

Véritable Indoor Smart Garden

Amazon Echo Spot

Digital calendar Save the date! You’ll always be organised with a smart digital calendar keeping track of events and chores – all on an interactive touchscreen. The entire family can keep an eye on posted schedules, which can be customised and colour coded for important reminders and individual members.

Jackson Frameo Smart Digital Photo Frame

Skylight 15” Smart Family Calendar

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