7 Tech Products You Should Try During COVID-19 Quarantine

Note: This article was written during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Some references to quarantine, gym closures, and pandemic conditions reflect the circumstances at the time of writing.

We compiled some of the top tech products that prioritize health and make spending time at home much easier.

1. The Most Health-Oriented Smartwatch

With gym routines disrupted, keeping up with fitness tracking from home became a priority for many people. Scanwatch by Withings was one of the standout health-oriented smartwatches available.

Investing in Scanwatch does more than just keep you motivated to work out. It monitors your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and sleep, and can detect atrial fibrillation. The app allows you to track your health data over time and share it with your doctors.

Check out Withings Scanwatch here.

2. DNA Test Kits

Spending time at home is a great opportunity to get to know more about yourself. DNA tests are a way to look into your family's ancestry, but they can also give you insight into your personal health based on your genes.

Sequencing's whole genome sequencing analyzes 100% of your genome, which means you can screen for rare diseases and examine specific genes you may carry. If you have already purchased a DNA test through 23andMe or AncestryDNA, you can still access a wide variety of analysis apps through the Partner Marketplace at Sequencing.

Analysis apps cover health, wellness, ancestry, fitness, nutrition, and more. Once your test results are uploaded, you can select from apps that address your specific goals, such as weight management, disease screening, or pharmacogenomics.

The image above is an example of a page you can expect to see in one of the analysis apps available through the Partner Marketplace.

Order whole genome sequencing from Sequencing or upload your existing DNA data for free to get started.

3. Standing Desk Converters

As many people transitioned to working remotely, daily commutes changed drastically. Without regular walking as part of a commute, staying active throughout the workday became more challenging.

After sitting at a desk all day, the sluggishness and back pain that results is real. A standing desk converter works with the space you already have.

A standing desk converter can sit on top of your existing desk and adjust to allow you to work both standing and sitting. Changing up your workspace with a converter can help ease back pain, boost energy, and make you feel more productive throughout the day. Check out the Cora Standing Desk Converter here.

4. Smart Water Bottles

We all struggle to drink enough water during the day. Staring at bright screens for hours makes it easy to forget to hydrate.

The HydrateSpark 3 Smart Water Bottle pairs with major fitness apps and devices. It glows to remind you to drink water based on your personalized hydration goal, taking into account factors like your activity level and the weather. The app shows your daily hydration progress so you can easily see if you are behind or ahead of your goal. Check out the HydrateSpark 3 Smart Water Bottle here.

5. TytoHome Remote Exam Kit

Getting an appointment with a general practitioner has at times been a frustrating process. The TytoHome Remote Exam Kit lets you conduct a simple health consultation from home.

The TytoHome Remote Exam Kit comes equipped with everything needed to examine your heart, lungs, ears, and more. The built-in app guides you through the process.

Once you have conducted your exam, you can submit your results and request a consultation with a board-certified physician through the app. The physician can examine your results and provide a diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription if needed. Check out the TytoHome Remote Exam Kit here.

6. Muse S Meditation Headband

The Muse S headband has built-in sensors that track your brain activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movement during meditation. It provides real-time feedback through audio to guide you through your session.

Not only will it provide feedback to guide you through successful meditation practice, it also has a Digital Sleeping feature designed to help you fall asleep. The feature guides you through quieting your mind and preparing for sleep. Check out Choose Muse's Muse S Headband here.

7. Smart Temporal Thermometer

The Smart Temporal Thermometer checks your temporal artery, considered the most ideal location for fever detection.

It allows you to take a temperature without contact, so if you are worried about a sleeping child you do not have to wake them up. With each scan, it records the reading in the free Thermo app, making it easy to track temperature trends over time. Check out the Withings Smart Temporal Thermometer here.