Is buying large smart home appliances during the Spring Festival an IQ tax?

The Spring Festival is approaching. I believe that many friends, like Xiao Lei, have bought their tickets and air tickets to return home, preparing to return to the familiar and warm place. hometown.

Every time when he returns to his hometown, Xiao Lei (ID: leitech) always thinks about a question: How to improve the living environment of his parents far away in his hometown?

As a technology digital editor, Xiao Lei is immersed in various new technologies and products every day, watching these new gadgets change our lives little by little, All aspects of our daily necessities, food, clothing, housing and transportation have become more and more convenient, and I can’t help but feel filled with emotion.

It makes me feel even worse when I think of my parents still using the old TV that was almost as old as Xiao Lei when it entered service.

This year, Xiaolei secretly decided to purchase several "big" appliances for his family to improve his parents' lives, and at the same time let technology do our part for our parents. "Digital Filial Piety".

1. Dishwasher: Cleaning after dinner can also be very worry-free

Family dinners, gatherings of relatives and friends , is one of the must-have programs for every household during the Spring Festival.

Indeed, during the gathering, relatives and friends drank and chatted with each other. The good and bad things of the year were all discussed at the dinner table. It can be said that the mood was quite carefree. But the thought of having to clean up the mess after a meal, especially a lot of dishes and dishes, can be a bit overwhelming.

#When it comes to dishwashing, of course, leave it to a professional machine - the dishwasher. However, the first reaction of many elders to the dishwasher is "you want to be lazy."

Source: Whirlpool official

In fact, the dishwasher The cleaning efficiency and convenience are far better than hand washing. During the cleaning process, it uses high-pressure water flow, high-temperature heat energy to dissolve, and active agents to decompose oil stains.

As for how to choose and buy, Xiaolei suggests giving priority to volume.

The volume determines the number of pots/tableware for daily cleaning. According to your actual needs and the official recommended capacity, you can deduce the appropriate dishwasher model.

The second is the cleaning ability and drying effect. These two properties directly determine the cleaning effect.

The last thing is storage and energy consumption. No matter how clean it is, it still needs to be stored. Usually high-temperature disinfection and ventilation are necessary functions, and it is not suitable to store it for too long. Energy efficiency, of course, means giving priority to products with lower energy efficiency and qualified water efficiency.

In addition to the above mentioned parts, dishwashers also come in many different forms, such as tabletop dishwashers, built-in sink dishwashers, independent Dishwasher, etc. If you are configuring a new house or remodeling the kitchen, it is best to preset the style and area before decoration, so that space utilization and aesthetics will be higher.

Reference products: FOTILE sink-type dishwasher E3 (approximately 5,679 yuan), Panasonic dishwasher NP-UW5WK2T (approximately 1,899 yuan)

2. Intelligent sweeping and mopping all-in-one robot: a time-saving and labor-saving cleaning tool

In addition to washing dishes, household cleaning is also a A project of considerable workload.

Generally speaking, general cleaning has started years ago. Cleaning windows, cleaning doors, sweeping and mopping the floor, especially the latter two, are very important for those living in rural areas. For parents, it's quite difficult.

Having said this, everyone should have guessed that Xiao Lei wants to buy a "sweeping robot" for his home.

As an editor, Xiaolei has benefited a lot from the company. Taking advantage of the convenience of reviewing products, he has experienced a variety of sweeping robots. Compared with cleaning tools such as vacuum cleaners and steam mops, sweeping machines are more in line with the usage habits of "lazy people" like Xiao Lei.

The sweeping robot industry can be said to be flourishing, and various manufacturers have recently launched their latest technology products. Cloudwhale officially released the new product Cloudwhale J4 (full name: Cloudwhale intelligent sweeping and dragging all-in-one robot J4) on August 15 last year, which has a built-in Narwal IPS 4.0 Whale Spirit sensing system and supports Whale Spirit hosting 2.0.

Photo source: Cloud Whale

In recent years, the domestic market has The demand for intelligent cleaning is increasing day by day, especially in the field of home robots, which has given rise to many new faces. For example, Cloud Whale, founded in 2016, is a rising star based in the field of home robots. Although compared with industry veterans such as Ecovacs, it seems A bit "young", but his strength cannot be underestimated.

Take the Cloud Whale J4 as an example. It is equipped with a hurricane suction power of 7800Pa, and is equipped with a cyclonic diversion zero-winding roller brush design certified by SGS and Rheinland, two major international authorities. The pickup rate is as high as 99.56%, and the integrated cleaning method of washing and mopping basically solves the household hygiene problems of pet lovers. At the same time, Cloud Whale is also deeply integrating higher-level laser recognition technology to try to solve problems such as missed scanning and obstacle avoidance during the cleaning process of household robots, and improve cleaning efficiency in all aspects.

The importance of home robot recognition capabilities is self-evident. Relying on the Narwal IPS 4.0 whale spirit sensing system, Cloud Whale J4 can achieve millimeter-level accurate obstacle avoidance. The product logic of side structured light dual recognition and triple laser spatial perception brings 8mm level distance control, reasonable planning of cleaning routes, and natural improvement of cleaning efficiency.

Specific to actual application scenarios, as smart home appliances, the primary reason for users to choose them must be worry-free. Cloud Whale J4 supports the one-click Whale Hosting function and integrates the usage habits of millions of domestic families. Through big data learning, it intelligently adapts to the most suitable cleaning mode for your home. At the same time, Cloud Whale J4 is equipped with a large-capacity 1L dust collection bag, which allows users to achieve a super worry-free experience of not having to take out the trash for up to 30 days. The monthly dust bag filter can also effectively fight allergies and remove mites.

Just as Yunjing has been working towards: producing “thinking sweeping robots”. Xiaolei believes that the in-depth development of basic cleaning intelligence is not only what the Cloud Whale family is doing, but also what all sweeping robot attempts need to do in the future. Moreover, the degree of intelligence will go deep into the interaction design and be applied to more diversified applications. in the scene. In the future we will see more possibilities in the sweeping robot industry.

I believe that with this intelligent sweeping and mopping all-in-one robot, parents will definitely save a lot of time in cleaning this year.

Reference products: Cloud Whale J4 (about 3999 yuan), Cloud Whale J4Lite (about 3299 yuan)

3. TV: A cost-effective large screen that shortens the distance

In fact, when it comes to cleaning products, the elders in the family often think that they are "unnecessary" attitude, but if you want to buy them a big TV, then the situation is different. After all, for the elders, television is probably the best tool for entertainment.

#We usually always stare at the small screens in our hands, and seem to have forgotten that large screens are the most suitable products for family fun. With the mass production and cost reduction of domestic panels, the price of large-screen smart TVs continues to fall. In the past, 4K TVs and giant-screen TVs that cost tens of thousands of dollars can now be bought for a few thousand dollars. For the plan of "improving the living environment of hometowns," they are the most cost-effective items.

Photo source: Xiaomi official

China’s current mainstream domestic brands The difference between low-end TVs is not big. For elders, apart from live TV, other functions of smart TVs can basically be ignored. One is that they are not interested, and the other is that it is too troublesome. Therefore, the main factors we consider when purchasing are price, size, and system advertising.

# Regarding the system, after the previous rectification of TV advertisements, many brands support contacting customer service to cancel advertisements, which is not a big problem. As for live TV broadcasts, relevant departments have also introduced regulations to "jump directly to the live broadcast channel when you turn on the phone." Even the elderly can turn on the phone and "watch TV" directly. This is not a problem.

In terms of size, in order to take care of the eyesight of the elderly, it is of course better to have a larger screen. As long as the space at home supports it, try to choose a large screen.

Reference products: Xiaomi TV Redmi A65 (about 1947 yuan), TCL TV 65V8E (about 2161 yuan)

4. Electric massage chair: a must-have tool for relieving fatigue

A shocking data was published in the well-known medical journal "The Lancet": 80% of people have experienced low back pain in their lifetime, with the prevalence second only to the cold. The prevalence of low back pain among people aged 45 and above is 18%, with the highest prevalence among people aged 65 to 69.

Just like Xiao Lei’s parents, they have worked hard for most of their lives and have some minor physical problems. Therefore, in addition to the cleaning tools and entertainment tools mentioned above, In addition, I personally think that parents should really consider choosing a massage chair.

At present, electric massage chairs with good sales reputation include Westinghouse, Rongkang, Aojiahua, Rongtai, Aosheng and other brands. According to the structure, the electric massage chairs The core can be divided into three parts: movement, guide rail and intelligence.

Photo source: Westinghouse

The movement is equivalent to that of a massage chair The hands and guide rails are the skeleton that supports the massage chair, and intelligence is the soul of the massage chair. The three are divided into different levels, which jointly support the comfortable effect of the massage chair. The higher the level, the better the effect, and the price will naturally increase accordingly.

Because the price range of electric massage chairs is indeed a bit high, some consumers think that low-priced products are IQ taxes. Xiaolei recommends that you go to a physical store to try it out before placing an order. You can usually buy a product with good value for money for 4-9k.

Reference products: Rongtai A50 (approximately 4999 yuan), Westinghouse S320 (approximately 7999 yuan)

5. Smart bed: Real-time monitoring of the health of the elderly, allowing you to feel more at ease when going out

Needless to say, the importance of a bed, everyone has about 1/3 of the time is spent with the bed. It is no exaggeration to say that the bed is the longest companion most people have in their lives. For the elderly, the most important role of a bed is to have a good sleep and replenish the energy consumed during the day.

Xiao Lei also just started to come into contact with the field of smart beds not long ago, and found that this type of product is simply tailor-made for elderly people like my grandma who live alone. .

The smart bed is based on intelligent sensing technology and has intelligent functions such as data collection/monitoring, remote control, and automatic adjustment. We can observe grandma's physical condition in real time through the software, and with functions such as improving sleep, preventing snoring, and soft wake-up, it can bring a better rest experience to the elderly.

If you want to buy a smart bed for the elders in your family, Xiaolei recommends choosing an "all-in-one smart bed", which has more complete functions than smart mattresses and smart bed frames. , ample internal space gives manufacturers greater room to play. Friends who don't have enough budget can also try a smart mattress. It may have fewer functions, but just choose the key functions.

Photo source: Chivas official website

In addition, arrival Finally, remember to test the smart bed function in time and bind the smart bed to your mobile phone. It is best to write down some operating precautions in writing so that the elders can refer to the operating methods at any time if they forget.

Reference products: 8H Feel leather smart bed XPRO (about 7799 yuan), Dream Lily three-body joint zero-pressure mattress (about 4199 yuan)

Write it at the end

I believe you can see the list of gifts Xiaolei has prepared this time They are all "big items". Although these products are relatively expensive, they can actually directly improve the living comfort of the elders in the family. The older generation has different consumption concepts from us: they are less receptive to new technological products and are more price-sensitive.

#If the elders are allowed to choose by themselves, "low price" will become the only reason for purchasing. Faced with a mixed product market, even young people are at risk of making mistakes.

Therefore, Xiaolei will give priority to products like Cloud Whale J4 that take into account both product strength and cost performance when purchasing, which can not only allow elders to enjoy the convenience brought by technology, It can also soothe their restless emotions, killing two birds with one stone.

Okay, today’s recommendation is over. Whether it is for family members or for yourself, Xiao Lei hopes that everyone can find a suitable New Year gift and wishes everyone a happy New Year.

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