Tile
Fed up of losing your keys? Can’t work out where you left the TV remote? You may never have to worry again thanks to the Tile.

Tile is a small Bluetooth attachment, which can be affixed to pretty much anything. If you find yourself searching around for the lost item, simply ‘call’ the Tile using the free iOS app and Tile will sound loudly until you get close enough to locate it – if it is within 100ft.

Your app will also show the distance to the lost item and you can log into your account from any mobile phone, so don’t worry if yours isn’t with you! It also works the other way around. If you lose your mobile phone, simply double tap the Tile on one corner and your phone will ring too.

For me the most exciting feature of Tile is the lost item function. If the item your Tile is attached to is lost or stolen, just show it as missing and all other Tile users’ accounts will ‘look out’ for it. If someone else’s mobile detects your missing Tile, they will be discretely alerted and you are notified as to its location. For £20 on average, this is one cool gadget!

Noke
Staying on the Bluetooth theme, relatively new to the market is the Noke – a keyless Bluetooth enabled padlock. Using the app for iOS or Android, set it up and secure what you choose. When you come within close proximity, Noke detects your mobile phone and unlocks without even having to open the app.

You can manage accesses too, adding or removing authorised others so that it’ll unlock to anyone else you choose, or remain secure if you remove their access level. Battery life for the Noke is one whole year, and you can also manage the access history of the Noke padlock via the app so you can monitor when and by whom it was unlocked.

The Noke is waterproof and as durable as any standard lock, so it’ll withstand the expected elements and wear. Retail price averages £50-60.

Google Opinion Rewards app
Finally, if you’re a fan of freebies and getting the most for the least, try downloading the Google Opinion Rewards app. The free app will send you push questionnaires once a week on average and most consist of only three to four questions. Once completed (most taking less than 30 seconds), you’ll be awarded funds and you can then spend them in the Google app store. I usually get about 30p per survey and it soon adds up. Money for nothing!