Avoid direct contact using these touchless devices

HANDS OFF

Create a touchless environment with smart technology

BY JACQUELINE KLECAK

With the continued spread of COVID-19, contactless home devices may help ease hygiene concerns. Motion-sensored and voice-activated products allow for hands-free maneuvering in every room.

Just a wave of your hand activates the Sensate

touchless kitchen

faucet by Kohler. Starting at $800.70, kohler.com The fourth-generation voice-controlled Echo Dot speaker plays music, makes calls, checks the weather, sets alarms and more. $49.99, amazon.com

The Ring

Video Doorbell

Pro 2 notifies your smartphone when someone approaches your home and allows for two-way video chat. $249.99, ring.com The Lutron

Maestro motion sen-

sor turns the lights on when you enter a room and off when you leave. Starting at $37.98, lowes.com

Using sensor technology, the

Royal Sovereign personal hand

dryer works in 15 seconds. $89.99, walmart.com

The Simplehuman 45-liter semi-round sensor can features an antimicrobial agent that limits the growth of bacteria. $150, simplehuman.com

Through the corresponding app or your voice assistant, schedule the iRobot Roomba 677 vacuum for daily cleanup. $374.99, kohls.com Hampton Bay’s Bayside

Mission 150-degree, outdoor, motion-sensing lantern

detects movement up to 30 feet away. $39.46, homedepot. com A simple wave gesture flushes the motionactivated Swiss

Madison Hugo one-piece dualflush elongated

toilet. $389.99, wayfair.com

The iTouchless ultraclean sensor foam soap dispenser uses motion detection for nocontact handwashing. $57.49, overstock.com