It’s a connected world. From our phones to our thermostats to our appliances, the physical objects around us are all talking to one another. Furniture is getting in on the act as well. The next time you bring home new chairs, tables or beds, why not take advantage of what today’s furnishings have to offer in the way of technology: electronic capability such as Bluetooth speakers, USB ports and special lighting. Consider how the following household items are expanding our idea of what they can do.

Home Theater Seating

These days, watching movies, sports or a season of your favorite series isn’t just a matter of hitting the “on” button and letting the show come to you. With modern home theater furniture, including two, three and four seat recliners, your family and friends are in command of the entire viewing experience. The enjoyment starts with the unlimited number of seating positions you can achieve at the push of a button, with power-adjusted recline, headrest and lumbar support. Some seats have memory buttons to lock in your favorite positions. LED lighting can be available in cup holders and as ground accents. The best home theater seats even have USB ports to keep your devices at hand and your batteries strong, so you don’t miss an opportunity to vote for on-screen contestants or share tweets with other viewers. With features such as hidden armrest storage, as well as add-on tablet tables and wine glass holders, you’re in charge of all the best comforts of today’s interactive television participation.

Recliners

Today’s modern recliners also offer advanced features, including power recline options, USB ports and more. These comfortable and luxurious seats come in single chairs, loveseats and sofas, and they are ideal seats for watching TV, working, conversing and even napping!

Massage Chairs

Take the extravagance a step further with a massage chair. With these, USB slots and Bluetooth speakers are only the beginning. Relax and pamper yourself with multiple massage settings such as shiatsu, tapping, roller, kneading and air pressure. Choose a high or low speed, or one in between. Foot massagers make sure your entire body gets in on the enjoyment. Some massage chairs even generate negative oxygen ions to refresh and rejuvenate the mind and spirit and well as the body.

Tables and Lamps

You don’t necessarily have to invest in new chairs or sofas to enjoy the latest technology anywhere you choose to sit. Many chairside tables and occasional tables now come with USB ports, USB power strips and also wireless charging pads. Your home office doesn’t get left out; there are desks and even rolling file cabinets with these electronic features.

And if your table doesn’t have these amenities, you can purchase a lamp that does! For example, one that has a Bluetooth speaker disguised in the base. Won’t that be a conversation starter at your next gathering!

Beds and Nightstands

When you settle yourself in the bedroom for some late light reading or TV, the new technology can come right along with you. There are USB-ready headboards with multi-setting touch lighting. Accompanying nightstands feature USB ports and or AC power outlets built in, and some even feature motion-activated lighting underneath.

Children don’t have to get left out of the fun. There are glitzy connected kids’ beds that have lights not only on the headboard but also along the sides and at the foot.

For the ultimate in a flexible item of device-ready furniture, how about a USB-enabled cabinet that converts into a modified Murphy bed? Not every home needs one of these, but it just goes to show what might be possible into today’s melding of technology and furniture.

Don’t leave your electronic devices out of your thinking when you’re choosing your next recliner, table or bedroom set. Select furniture that fits your lifestyle and works for you electronically as well as conventionally.