The Weirdest Internet Connected Products On Amazon – Review Geek

There is nothing stranger than this.

Modern society is driven by innovative technology. But for most companies, the word “innovation” simply means “a product that connects to the Internet.” So, we spent some time looking for the weirdest internet-connected products on Amazon; some are really useful while others are just plain weird.

Note: Don’t forget to check Amazon reviews for these weird products. They will make you laugh a lot.

A foot massage, but smart

There’s nothing worse than sticking your feet into a big electric foot massager, only to realize that an annoying spouse or toddler has messed up all your settings. There is only one solution to this problem: an app that allows you to control your foot massager from the palm of your hand! At least, that’s the idea behind the RENPHO Smart Foot Massager.

Ignoring the application, this is a pretty good product. It can warm your feet and offers multiple massage modes. But I’m not sure why you’d need an app for this foot massager, given that you can crouch down and press one of its many buttons to adjust the settings.

And if you can’t bend down to press the buttons on a foot massager, you can buy one with a remote control. In fact, RENPHO sells this foot massager with a proper remote control and it costs the same price as the app-controlled model. This is all very strange, so let’s move on.

An automatic router reboot

Alright, this is kind of neat. The ConnectSense Router Reboot is a small extension cord that automatically shuts down your router when the internet goes out. This saves you the hassle of getting up, wandering halfway through the house, unplugging the router, plugging it back in, and standing there like a lost puppy until the internet decides to come back.

Of course, Router Rebooter is a very simple device. It simply connects to your Wi-Fi and waits until the Internet connection is lost. It then prevents power from going to the router for a few seconds by performing a proper power cycle.

You can also use Router Rebooter as a basic smart plug with remote control and scheduling functions. It’s even compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa!

Tell time the old fashioned way

Two great products in a row? That is something unexpected. The ELEKSTUBE tube clock imitates the design of an old nixie clock (a small clock that displays numbers using vacuum tubes). But it’s extremely customizable, as it uses small LCD screens instead of nixie tubes, which are expensive and hard to find these days.

Of course, the ELEKSTUBE Tube Clock is a device connected to the Internet. And it only uses Wi-Fi to detect your time zone and sync the clock, which is nice. That being said, some people do hack these watches to get a little more out of the Wi-Fi functionality, which is very interesting.

Showers should be more complicated

Turning a knob is too difficult. That’s why Moen sells Terra, a smart shower control panel with a 5-inch screen, multiple buttons, and Wi-Fi connectivity. And the functionality is about what he’d expect: You can program preset temperatures or turn on your shower using voice controls. A bit of an exaggeration, don’t you think?

Maybe I’m being too harsh on Moen Terra. If you shower every day, as you probably should, a device like this can automatically start your showers at the perfect temperature (and maintain that temperature when some idiot decides to flush the toilet). If you spend a lot of time dialing in the shower temperature, or if you have limited mobility, Terra could save you a lot of time.

But the Moen Terra is $250. And that’s before you buy a Smart Shower Two-Outlet Thermostatic Digital Valve (which costs $450). Oh, and you’ll probably need to hire a plumber and maybe an electrician. Unless you are in the process of building at home, this system is quite expensive.

New Notification: You caught a Mouse!

It’s been a few years since I first saw the Victor Smart-Kill mousetrap. And because it’s so weird, I really can’t get it out of my head. You can probably guess how this mousetrap works: it sends you a notification when it catches and kills something. And that is the essence!

The Victor Smart-Kill uses electricity to kill rodents. It’s significantly more humane than glue traps or poison, and also makes it easier to clean up (which is a good thing, since Victor Smart-Kill is a bit expensive). But the most important thing about this trap is the notification. Even if you are forgetful, you will know when to empty it and avoid any bad smell.

Here’s the problem; automatic traps are about $1 each and do the same thing minus the phone notification and reusable container. But a rodent-free home (or business) is priceless, and I don’t blame anyone for buying this weird clever gadget. meter

Yale Smart Delivery Box

Yes, another really useful product! Yale’s Smart Delivery Box protects your packages from rain, sleet, snow, and most importantly, porch pirates. When it is emptied, it remains unlocked and awaits a delivery. After that first delivery, it automatically locks itself and sends you a notification (giving you the option to leave it unlocked for another package).

You can also pair the Smart Delivery Box with a Yale Smart Keyboard. This way, you can share a code with trusted friends or family who may need to pick up your packages.

Obviously, the Yale Smart Delivery Box isn’t guaranteed to deter burglars (Yale even suggests loading it with sand or tying it to your home). And while this unit can run on battery power, plugging it into an electrical outlet is ideal (but not always possible).