Photo: Hammacher Schlemmer
Now and then we stumble upon these devices that you just can’t find a proper reason for why nobody thought of them already. It’s the case with this little gizmo probably any petrolhead should like to have. Will it save you fuel money? No. Will it make your car run smoother? No. It will help you find it whenever you parked in a crowded area.
So now you’re probably thinking that the smart watch makers currently working with car manufacturers will most likely help you with that. And they are, but what happens with those who are not buying one of those clever timepieces? For them, there’s also the Automatic Parked Car Finder, of course.
The device is automatically marking the location of your vehicle on a free iPhone app, eliminating the need to remember where you parked. This way you can actually think of the movie you’re watching and the popcorn you’re chewing. The beacon directly plugs into a car’s power outlet, and when the vehicle’s engine is turned off, it will mark the auto on a map app via Bluetooth.
When the time is right, and you want to go home, the app displays your automobile’s location on the map so you can find it straight away. No swearing, no wife-panic that somebody stole it, just proper finding.
Each location is date and time-stamped, providing a convenient reminder for when a parking meter needs to be replenished. And that’s not all. A USB port built into the beacon allows you to charge a smartphone or tablet while at it. We found it at Hammacher Schlemmer for $50, but we're sure there are other places they sell it as well.
It’s just we said, this puppy will save you from parking nightmares and make things simple. Because, let’s face it, life is all about the simple things, isn’t it?
The device is automatically marking the location of your vehicle on a free iPhone app, eliminating the need to remember where you parked. This way you can actually think of the movie you’re watching and the popcorn you’re chewing. The beacon directly plugs into a car’s power outlet, and when the vehicle’s engine is turned off, it will mark the auto on a map app via Bluetooth.
When the time is right, and you want to go home, the app displays your automobile’s location on the map so you can find it straight away. No swearing, no wife-panic that somebody stole it, just proper finding.
Each location is date and time-stamped, providing a convenient reminder for when a parking meter needs to be replenished. And that’s not all. A USB port built into the beacon allows you to charge a smartphone or tablet while at it. We found it at Hammacher Schlemmer for $50, but we're sure there are other places they sell it as well.
It’s just we said, this puppy will save you from parking nightmares and make things simple. Because, let’s face it, life is all about the simple things, isn’t it?
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