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Abha Shah

The best cool gadgets on Amazon you never knew you needed

It has been 30 years since Amazon was established, and the world hasn’t quite been the same since.

From selling books out of a garage in 1994 to now selling literal garages (and sheds), the online retail behemoth has made itself the go-to destination for pretty much everything.

The problem is the site stocks so many goods and inventions that you can’t possibly find everything you need - especially if you don’t know quite what you’re searching for in the first place.

Little-known gadgets, storage tools and innovations designed to make your home brighter and your life easier are waiting, if only you knew where to look or what to search.

Social media makes discovery a little easier - #amazonhomefinds has more than 164,000 posts from users waxing lyrical about under-the-radar homewares, incredible dupes, smart storage solutions, home privacy ideas and more, all to be found under Amazon’s gargantuan digital roof. While many of them are US-based (and sadly don’t offer UK shipping), there are loads that you can order to your door right now.

Taking an interest in new, fantastical gadgets is part of the job description here at ES Best. That’s why we’ve drawn up this list of the coolest gadgets, tools and products to be found on Amazon. Save yourself the carpal tunnel - we’ve done the running around for you.

From special curtain magnets that will make your blinds smarter to invisible locks on drawers and Tardis-like pantry cupboards, see the best Amazon home finds below.

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eLinkSmart Hidden Drawer Lock

Maintain your privacy with this hidden drawer lock from eLink. The device is made to be fitted onto the inner side of doors and opens with an RFID card, but can be opened remotely via an app too. It needs two AA batteries to work, but it uses low power so you can open it up to 6000 times before they need to be replaced. You’ll see no installation from the outside, making your secret space even more undetectable.

Buy now £29.99, Amazon

SwitchBot Smart Automatic Curtain Opener

Turn any pair of curtains into a digitized pair by adding this nifty gadget to the curtain rod. It uses magnets to pull and push the curtains together and can be operated by a phone app, so there’s not another remote control to remember (and inevitably lose).

It even works on heavy curtains weighing up to 15kg and operates super-quietly at 25dB. Oh, and it works with voice commands too! The future is here.

Buy now £89.99, Amazon

LEMROE Grey Round Bedside Table with Wireless Charging Station

Upgrade your bedside table game with this design that supports wireless charging and comes with an adjustable LED light, meaning your surfaces can become less cluttered without charging cables and lamps. The chic grey table comes with three working drawers to hold all the essentials with ring pull handles adding an elegant touch.

Buy now £103.99, Amazon

HOMEKANE Vacuum Sealer Machine

Food waste continues to be a pressing issue here in the UK. If you’re trying to change your habits, this kitchen gadget could help. It vacuum-seals meals and ingredients, removing air from the packets to help keep fruit, veg and meat fresher for longer.

You can also use it to reseal half-eaten crisp and biscuit packets to maintain the quality of your food and prevent things from going stale. It’s also great for sous vide cooking.

Buy now £27.99, Amazon

MAFAGE Pull Out Clothes Rail

Transform cupboard interiors into an organised and safe space for your clothes with this genius pull-out clothes rail. The attachment is available in six depths to best suit your set-up with the smallest 292mm version able to hold a load capacity of 25kg+, the equivalent of 40 pairs of jeans! The rail glides smoothly in and out of the wardrobe and means you’re not constantly upending neat piles looking for your favourite pair.

Buy now £27.85, Amazon

Roadtime Portable Travel Garment Rack

Whether you need a temporary wardrobe or you want to find a way to hang your clothes properly when you’re travelling, this portable rack is a lifesaver. The collapsible and extendable design is fitted with four non-slip feet, readying it for practically any surface, and it can hold nearly 8kg at its maximum capacity.

Buy now £35.99, Amazon

HOLTICO Kitchen Cupboard

Is your kitchen crying out for extra storage but there’s no time, money or space for a bona fide pantry? This chic blue cupboard is teeming with storage, with shelves in the doors and widely spaced slats inside to house tall ingredients like olive oils and pasta sauces. You could even slide a two-slice toaster here, freeing up countertop space.

The MDF waterproof cupboard sits on a raised frame, creating additional storage space for baskets both above and below it.

Buy now £149.99, Amazon

OTOTO Red The Crab Silicone Utensil Rest

A cute crabby friend is exactly the kitchen helper you’ve been looking for. The silicone design can rest on bubbling pans without picking up the heat, meaning you can keep used stirring spoons off the countertop.

Buy now £13.99, Amazon

PKBD Kitchen Sink Caddy

Keep all your dishwashing solutions, sponges and brushes tidy beside the sink with this handy caddy. It has multi-levels to store everything in an ordered way plus a spout at the bottom to drain water run-off straight into the sink, preventing scummy build-up.

Buy now £12.99, Amazon

Twelve South AirFly Pro

Frequent fliers will love this travel gadget that can be plugged into in-flight entertainment systems and linked to in-ear headphones. The audio tool means you won't have to use manky airline headphones and can enjoy crisp sound quality through your luxe set instead. It comes with a carry case and a black version is available too.

Buy now £59.99, Amazon

DINACO Raincloud Humidifier

Best for: sensorial experience

We never thought we would deem a humidifier cute, but that was before we found Dinaco's raincloud design.

Water is released into dry air through a fun raincloud centrepiece, each drop released also providing a soothing audio experience. It can dispense essential oils too and works as a night light, making it ideal for use in children's bedrooms.

An automatic shut-off is initiated when the timer runs down after five hours or when water levels are low.

Buy now £30.99, Amazon

Smart Garden 3

Grow your own fresh herbs year-round with this smart tech device that features built-in sensors, Smart Soil and an adjustable LED grow lamp. Add basil, peppermint, lavender or coriander refills and have fresh flavour on hand no matter the season.

Buy now £85.00, Amazon

Croc'Odor Fridge Deodoriser

From cloves of garlic to delightfully pungent cheeses, we may love eating strong flavours but that doesn’t mean we want to be floored by smells every time we crack open the fridge drawer.

This gel deodoriser absorbs suspect whiffs using a food-safe formula made of seaweed extracts. It lasts up to six weeks and you get two per purchase making it ideal for using right after a deep clean.

Buy now £5.20, Amazon

kinkaivy Lazy Susan Turntable Organizer for Fridge

Always forgetting about your favourite condiments at the back of the fridge? Make it easier to reach the back without removing the entire fridge’s contents with this Lazy Susan. The turntable is designed for fridges and cupboards, swinging in an oblong shape to give you access to everything. Suction pads on the base grip the fridge’s shelves, adding stability.

Buy now £18.99, Amazon

Cable Fixation Clamp

Funnel TV and streaming box wires through this self-adhesive cord concealer which keeps wires neat and tidy against the wall. While the stick-and-peel is fairly strong, nails on either end mean you can keep it fixed to the wall for additional security.

Buy now £5.99, Amazon

Extension Lead with USB Slots Cable Tidy Box

If you’re making the most out of one power slot by adding an extension lead, make the final look more pleasing to the eye with this cable tidy box. It comes with a purpose-shaped extension lead with five 3-pin plugs and USB ports so you can house all your important tech in the same space. There are vents to ensure power sources don’t overheat and a gap for easy switching on and off.

Buy now £24.99, Amazon

DCOC Battery Operated Wall Sconces

DIY skills lacking? No need to call a sparky with this set of bronze wall light sconces; just screw it directly into the wall and use a remote to operate the light through an integrated rechargeable battery pack. They’re helpful in places where you don’t have mains power and can be used even in the event of power outages. A smart hack for the modern home.

Buy now £93.33, Amazon

Feallive Wall Light LED Wall lamp with Rechargeable Battery

Renting is no longer an excuse for living in a poorly-lit space; not now you can get your hands on battery-operated spotlights. These LED devices can be placed anywhere you need a little extra light, adding ambience to your space that the big light just can't rival.

The sconce offers three levels of brightness and three colours, allowing you to tweak it to the task at hand. It can also rotate 360° which means you can turn it from a spotlight to an uplighter with a twist. Best of all, the battery is rechargeable with a USB-C port, a much greener and future-proof alternative to buying batteries.

Buy now £19.54, Amazon

HONWELL LED Picture Light with Remote

Give your wall art the setting it deserves with this battery-operated wall light. It offers three light modes; warm white, natural white light and cool white light, giving you plenty of options to best highlight your piece.

You could use it as a stand-free lamp over your home office desk or keep it over your cookbook shelf for extra illumination when you’re cheffing in the kitchen.

The lamp head is rotatable and the tube light is dimmable while a timer feature means you won’t zap the batteries if you accidentally leave it switched on.

Buy now £29.99, Amazon

THEE Multi-Function Over The Sink Cutting Board Strainer

Not only will this device help you free up extra counter space but it will stop any extra mess, too. With a convenient over the sink design and a basket to hold your vegetables as they are dry, this is a straightforward product that makes a common task more efficient.

Buy now £22.57, Amazon

Berry Store 25kg Folding Shopping Trolley Storage Boot Cart Box

Those with modest DIY tool collections may not need an all-singing, all-dancing toolbox, yet one on wheels is an undeniably convenient thing.

This folding box trolley can be used in myriad ways, from bringing the weekly shop back from the supermarket to taking power tools around the house. Made from sturdy plastic and complimented with a telescopic handle, the entire design folds up into compact dimensions for easy storage once you're done.

Buy now £21.99, Amazon

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