12 weird Bluetooth gadgets the Mobile Nations team use every day

Do we really need a smart toothbrush? Probably not, but it's still a handy little gadget. It hooks into Xiaomi's existing smart home app, syncs over Bluetooth, and scores how well you brush your teeth. It even lets you know which ones need more attention.

Do you need a smart trashcan? Probably not. Do you want your phone to remind you to take out the garbage? If you can't tell by the smell, maybe you need this smart trashcan. It comes with a vacuum so you can sweep up crumbs right into the can. No dustpan needed.

I'm the guy who actually misplaces his wallet all the time, so the fact that the new Tile Slim fits in a credit card slot has been an absolute lifesaver.

In my ongoing search to make a consistently-perfect cup of pour-over drip coffee at home, I came across this Bluetooth scale a few years ago. I've used it almost every day since. It helps me weigh out the right amount of beans before I grind, make sure I use the correct amount of water, and times the prcess so my "extraction" is always right. Because it's Bluetooth-connected, I can record all my experiments (and control the scale) from my phone using the associated Brewmaster app.

I admittedly don't use my Snapchat Spectacles nowadays, as the first revision model ages while needing prescription alternatives. They're an intrinsically polarizing product, catching flak for an atypical design at launch, and tied to a struggling service. However, they deliver convenient video and unique shots, revealing a glimpse of charm among those quirks.

This is definitely the most unique fitness-based Bluetooth wearable I have ever used. It uses a 9-axis motion sensor to record and analyze your body's movement while you work out. You can wear it daily to track your physical activity throughout the day, but my favorite feature is the live coaching and guidance provided from the Moov app. You can get live feedback on your form as you run, swim, or cycle, and there is a selection of workouts available.

This Bluetooth-enabled bed connects to my phone, unlocking touch-control for bed positioning, with reporting of sleep patterns. It's not cheap, but it changes your sleep for the better.

It's strange to me since I've used this device for years, but now that phones no longer have headphone jacks, it's actually quite handy. It covers your traditional RCA and 3.5mm connectors, ideal for devices from an analog time.

OK, maybe I don't use it every day, but I certainly use this breathalyzer often. We mainly use it at parties as a competition to see whose "Score" is higher, but it has more serious uses too. If any of our friends use it and score over 0, they are getting an Uber home.

I never thought I'd have an AI-powered toothbrush, but here we are in the year of our lord 2019 and my toothbrush is telling me I didn't spend enough time in the top-left quadrant of my mouth and I'm like, OK chill toothbrush, you don't know me.

I use these in a few places around my house to control various aspects of my smart home, mainly lights. They get the most use from my kids so that there is still a way for them to shut off connected lights when they leave a room (at least ones I don't have motion sensors in yet). They use Bluetooth and since I also have the Flic hub they can use Wi-Fi.

As the Nintendo Switch (weirdly) lacks Bluetooth audio support, the GuliKit Route Air is my workaround. It plugs directly into the Switch's USB-C port, which provides power. It can then connect to up to two sets of Bluetooth headphones at once. It has a pretty solid connection, there's no noticeable lag, and its low-profile design means it doesn't get in the way or look bothersome like some other options out there.