We touch a lot of surfaces in our homes every day—light switches, door handles, remotes, and more. While regular cleaning remains important, today’s touchless technology offers a simple way to reduce contact with many everyday items.
Clean connections
Even with touchless features, it’s still smart to regularly clean switches, knobs, handles, and remote devices throughout your home. Don’t forget your cell phone, either; many smart home features rely on apps, so it gets plenty of use.
Smart hubs
A smart speaker system like Amazon Echo or Google Home makes it easy to control your home with just your voice. You can turn lights or TVs on and off, play music, adjust the thermostat, and even control motorized window shades—all without lifting a finger.
Locks and doors
Smart home security systems add both convenience and peace of mind. With a mobile app, you can lock and unlock doors, open or close the garage, and monitor your home from anywhere.
These systems also let you:
- Grant access to guests while you’re away
- Receive alerts when doors open
- Check in with indoor or outdoor cameras
For households with older family members, remote monitoring tools can also help you keep an eye on loved ones.
Touchless floor cleaning
Let’s be honest—who wouldn’t love to spend less time sweeping and mopping? Robotic vacuums like the Roomba can handle daily floor cleaning, navigating around furniture and into corners. Pair that with a robotic mop like the Braava Jet M6, and your floors can stay clean with minimal effort.
Touchless technology in the bathroom and kitchen
Some of the most-used areas in your home can benefit the most from hands-free upgrades.
- Motion-sensing faucets from brands like Moen and Kohler let you turn water on and off with a wave.
- Automatic soap dispensers deliver just the right amount of soap without pressing a pump.
- Touchless toilets from American Standard can flush with a simple hand motion.
- Sensor-activated trash cans and lighted mirrors from brands like simplehuman add even more convenience.
These small upgrades can make daily routines smoother—and a little more modern.
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