In order to prepare a perfect Valentine’s Day, the Frandroid Shopping Guide team has gathered some tech products. Here is our little scenario of an ideal evening alone.
Regardless of your philosophy regarding this day traditionally referred to as that of “lovers”: here is a step-by-step guide, to support you if you concoct a special evening for your other half. Indeed, technology now accompanies us in all moments of our daily lives. In this situation, if you are teleworking, it is ideal to start your preparations as soon as possible. Otherwise, you can adjust your agenda or adapt your program according to your wishes.
Here is our hour-by-hour scenario of a perfect geeky Valentine’s Day evening, warm and cozy at home… If you’re looking for a gift idea, here are some selections of tech gift ideas:
4:00 p.m.: the robot vacuum turns on
Before the evening begins, it seems necessary to do some tidying up… but vacuuming will take too much of your time? Do not panic, robot vacuum cleaners have now progressed enough to be reliable. Above all, most models also come with a companion app. Once the mapping is done, it is quite possible to schedule a cleaning in advance, before the end of your working day. Among the different models of robot vacuum cleaners available, we recommend the Hobot Legee D7 which can be found at less than 200 euros when it is on sale.
6 p.m.: preparations begin
Have you been able to free up time to refine your evening? Among the useful connected objects to program your evening, the speakers with screen are ideal. They are the center of your home automation and thanks to the screen, it is easier to interact. Thanks to this, you will be able to create a scenario and orchestrate each connected product.
If you want to make a special menu, it is possible to display each step of the recipes via the screen of the speaker. It remains to anticipate your purchase, because there are several models. Our complete selection of connected speakers with screen is available here to learn more. On our side, we recommend the Google Nest Hub 2021 available from 99 euros.
Also, if you lack the equipment to cook efficiently, we recommend the Ultenic K10 air fryer. And if you have invested in a good bottle, the connected wine aerator. Of course, be careful, excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health.
7 p.m.: the connected bulbs light up…
Once all your scenarios have been created, all you have to do is wait. As soon as the chosen one of your heart arrives, you can start the festivities. In order to have an atmosphere and therefore a light that matches the atmosphere, connected bulbs are the best to help you. With the Philips White and Color bulb kit, you can manage up to 50 bulbs simultaneously from the dedicated application. The starter kit can be found from 99 euros.
7 p.m.:… and the music begins
Recommending you a Bluetooth speaker is the easy choice if you want to improve your sound environment. By investing in a soundbar, it is possible to kill two birds with one stone. During your dinner, you can use it as a speaker by playing sound content from the Spotify or YouTube application on your TV, while making the most of your evening. Among the references we tested, if you have a low budget, we recommend the Sharp HT-SB110 available at 90 euros.
Anticipate: which SVOD to choose?
With the accumulation of available subscriptions and an increasingly diversified offer, we are sometimes lost. In anticipation of this evening and the next to come, it may be interesting to compare the streaming platforms available. Indeed, there is a wide choice and for all types of budgets. Netflix, Disney +, Prime Video, myCanal or AppleTV +, all stand out from their competition. It is impossible to recommend just one without restraint, so we advise you to read our comparison now to make the best possible choice.
9 p.m.: after eating, start of the screening
Here, several choices are available to you. If you are already equipped with the best TV according to your criteria, no need to throw everything out the window under the pretext of a special evening. If you have the opportunity, maybe turn to a compact projector. Among the projector references is Xiaomi, a key figure in tech. The Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact Projector at 599 euros has several advantages to convince you.
Or a video game night?
For those who prefer a co-op gaming night, it’s also best to plan ahead. As you may have seen at the end of the previous year, next-generation consoles are starting to become more and more available. Otherwise, you have a complete comparison to find out which is the ideal version of the Switch for you. Anyway, you must first be well equipped to embark on this kind of evenings. If you’re looking for good titles on consoles like Nintendo Switch Where at PlayStationwe refer you to our colleagues at Numerama.
End of the evening: it’s up to you!
At the end of your evening, it may also be that tech objects come to spice up your intimacy. As a reminder, even if you organized this evening from A to Z, your partner owes you nothing. If however you want to make a surprise and mark the occasion, know that it is possible to invest in connected sex toys or not. To guide you through the jungle of sex toys, Madmoizelle’s editorial staff has prepared a nice selection of products perfect for two.
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