Our smartphones are magical things far more than dopamine drip providers and a way to keep in touch with friends and family. Using the built-in features and easily available additional apps, there are plenty of clever things you can do with your smartphone. Turn your phone into a tape measure The iPhone's Measure app uses augmented reality and the device's camera to calculate everything from ceiling heights to room dimensions handy for those DIY tasks that require a quick decision.
You'd be forgiven for thinking the Magic Wand Christmas Light Controller, which retails for $30 at Target, was a holiday-themed children's toy. You wave the wand, and it lights up! Fun! And yes, that is indeed what happens when you wave this wand, but it also has the power to illuminate other lights in your home. You can see this neat little tool in action in a TikTok video: Simply wave the wand with a flourish, and your tree, or whatever festive lights, will light up.