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Treat yourself to these 4 technological upgrades for entertaining

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Love hosting parties and get-togethers over at your place? Do your friends gravitate over to your house when it’s time to celebrate? Whether you’re a pro entertainer or are getting ready to host your first gathering, it’s time to take advantage of technology to help in the process of getting your space party-ready.

We’ve put together five of our favorite gadgets that’ll upgrade a space with little to no effort. Impress your guests with these small details that you may have never thought of before. Step into the world of technology and embrace your role as the best host in the friend group.

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Greet guests at the door with the SadoTech wireless doorbell. This whole kit includes one outdoor remote doorbell transmitter, one plug-in smart doorbell receiver, double-sided tape, anchors, screws, and an A23 battery that’ll last for up to 3 years. The sleek design also lights up, making it easy for guests to find at night. Fully customizable, choose from more than 50 chime sounds and four volume settings, which is perfect for switching between parties and nap time.
Whether you’re watching the big game, or hosting a movie night, upgrade to a more vivid viewing experience with this easy-to-use LED backlighting kit. These lights will brighten up any room and promote richer colors, greater contrast, and less eye strain. Choose from a variety of sizes to fit your TV, monitor, or anywhere else in the house you choose to put them. Looking for more color options for your LED lights? Spice up any party with 15 LED color options and 10 brightness modes. You can easily set the mood from calming blue to sensual red. Perfect for any home theater or gaming setup. Get creative and add these anywhere around the house for fun accent lighting.
There’s no reason to stop there with the LED lights. Luminoodle’s under cabinet lighting is so simple to install, remove, and reuse that it’s a no-brainer for lighting up any get-together. The discreet design will brighten up any dark spaces around the home without the hassle of installing any electrical lights.
Hosting means having extra phone chargers on hand. Make things simple by upgrading to this Hercules Tuff six USB fast ports charging station. Now you can charge up to six devices at a time without the pain of tangled cords or missing chargers. No more searching around the house for spare chargers. Keep everything in one place for those friends who forgot to charge before they came over. We’ve all been there.

You don’t have to be a tech-head to understand these simple, yet life-changing gadgets. To elevate any space for entertaining, it’s best to start with the fun details that often get overlooked. Take advantage of technology wherever you can. You don’t need the fanciest new technology to host a worthwhile party. If you feel inspired, start here and work your way up. Who knows, maybe you’ll eventually have a robot zooming around serving guests. For now, this is a great place to start for any entertainer.

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