53 Cool Tech Gifts To Create The Ultimate Smart Home
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Smart home upgrades have slowly been surging in popularity since affordable options came on the market. Everyone wants to feel as safe and secure as possible in their home—after all, this is your personal retreat after a long day of work.
But what cool home gadget is right for you? Do you want hands-free voice integration? Amazon’s popular Echo Dot might be the perfection fit for you since the Alexa capabilities can be connected to a wide array of Amazon smart home devices. Do you want advanced security cameras and video recording capabilities? The Ring doorbell has quickly become one of the most popular options for home security. What about cool home gadgets that make household cleaning chores a breeze? There are now robot options that vacuum, mop, or clean windows with the click of a button from your smartphone.
In recent years, Amazon has become a leader in smart gadgets, especially when it comes to outfitting your home with the latest gadgets and electronics. They offer a vast array of smart home devices, making these gadgets from Amazon some of our favorite gifts to give when on a budget. However, they aren’t the only ones.
Whether you’re looking for new smart home gifts for Dad, for yourself, or even for a new homeowner, this list of smart home ideas is the perfect guide to finding exactly the right electronic gift.
Best Smart Home Gift Ideas For the Tech Lover
Popular Gifts In This Guide:
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Nest Learning Thermostat
Not only is the Google Nest an energy saving machine by allowing you to control it from anywhere, but also learns from you and programs itself to find the right possible temperature. Easy to install, this Google product is one of our personal favorite tech gifts for anyone looking to invest in smart home technology.
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Home Wi-Fi Smart Plug
Kasa
Whether your appliances are smart or not, these Kasa smart plugs work with your Alexa or Google Home Assistants to allow you to use voice control to operate any home appliance. Simply place it into your electrical outlet of choice, plug in your favorite electronics, and control (or schedule!) them from anywhere by using the app.
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Alexa Compatible Smart WiFi Light Bulb
Lumiman
This is one of our favorite home gift ideas. Not only are these smart WiFi bulbs Echo Dot or Google Home Assistant compatible, but they allow you to control the bulb with just your voice. Not at home? With the free PlusMinus app, you can control your light bulbs from anywhere, whether you are home or not! Customize the color or brightness of your light bulbs to create any visual effect. The possibilities of these WiFi light bulbs make them some our the best smart home products on the market.
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Stick Up Cams
Ring
Ring has quickly become a leader in home security systems, expanding far beyond simply video doorbells. These Stick Up Cams allow you to talk or hear anyone from virtually anywhere. With Live View, you can check in on your home any time, on your Echo Show or from the Ring app itself. By setting security and privacy zones, you can customize the areas that you want under surveillance, and all those that you don't!
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Echo Show
Amazon
An expansion of the Echo line, the Echo Show allows you to take the voice control of Alexa up a notch with video calling! Use the large screen to connect to your home security systems to instantly check cameras, play music, scroll through recipes, and more, all with the large screen. When you're ready to make a call, use the easy features to get in touch with loved ones at the touch of a button.
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RoboVac G20
Eufy
This robot vacuum by Eufy is the newest in a line of smart vacuums. With Dynamic Navigation, this robot vacuum is able to smartly clean by operating in a controlled and purposeful path -- a complete difference from traditional robot vacuums that follow a random pattern. Effortlessly control the RoboVac by checking the app, set a schedule, connect to your Alexa or Google Home Assistant, and use voice commands to control this cool home gadget from anywhere.
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Facebook Portal Plus
Meta
If you want the video calling capabilities of the Echo Show on an incredible 15.6" touch screen display, the Facebook Portal has you covered. With built-in Zoom integration and a Smart Camera that automatically pans and zooms when you move around, this is the ideal gift for anyone who is working from home and connecting with teams daily.
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Furbo Dog Camera
furbo
The perfect combination of home security camera and pet feeder, the Furbo allows you to check in on your pet from anywhere and dispense a treat via the app. With a barking alert, it will also send you a notification when it notices noise!
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Screen Magnifier for Smartphone
Dizaul
This 12" screen magnifier for your spartphone makes watching movies on your phone a breeze. Perfect for anyone who doesn't want to focus on a small screen, you can use this screen just like you would a projector for your iPhone or Android.
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Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker
tile
If someone on your guest list is guilty of always losing their keys, the Tile is the perfect gift. Simply attach it to any item that you want to keep track of, and use either your Alexa, Google Assistant, or the free app to find them!
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Smart Movie Projector
Nebula
No need to go to a movie theater when you can have one in your own home! This smart movie projector—the size of a soda can—has incredible clarity and can project both bright images and clear sound. Easily watch your favorite streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and more, all from anywhere!
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Bluetooth Sleep Mask Headphones
LC-dolida
Combine the best of both worlds when it comes to this sleep mask! It effectively blocks out 100% of light for an absolutely dark way to sleep in even the brightest room. Combined with bluetooth headphones, the built-in speakers are high quality, encased in comfortable memory foam. Lightweight and skin-friendly, this mask promises to be comfortable, no matter how you sleep. An ideal gift for frequent travelers, or as a self-care gift for migraine sufferers.
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Smart Makeup Mirror with Skin Detector
HiMirror
An ultimate must for a beauty lover on your gift list, this smart mirror can assess your skin's condition for fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and more, to help you target problem areas and monitor results over time. It also features LED lights in five different lighting tones to make sure that you are always getting the best light and applying your skincare and makeup perfectly. Tech gifts don’t just have to be for men!
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Temperature Control Coffee Mug
Ember
This smart mug has everything that we could possibly want in the morning. With an extra long battery life, you can keep your drink hot for up to 1.5 hours, all with the ability to control the temperature directly from your smartphone. Not only that, but the Ember mug has a smart setting, allowing itself to turn off after it no longer senses activity to save battery life and prevent any accidents.
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Smart Aromatherapy Mist Diffuser
Sierra Modern Home
A diffuser can be the perfect way to infuse your home with fragrance, so why not do it with your voice? Easily connect to your Alexa or Google Home Assistant and schedule your diffuser, adjust mist intensity, and display weather and time at home.
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Classic Language Translator Device
HASLED
A great gift for anyone who loves to travel, this smart device is pre-loaded with real time translations for over 133 countries, allowing you to effectively communicate anywhere!
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Indoor Garden With LED Grow Light
Aerogarden
Even if it is snowing outside, you can have fresh herbs in your kitchen. The Aerogarden works by an automated hydroponic system that turns the light on when needed and waters your garden all on its own. Just simply set it on your countertop and let it do the rest!
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Auto Pet Feeder
Petsafe
This smart home pet feeder connects with your Amazon Echo to feed your pet from anywhere in your home, with just your voice. Connect to your smart home with notifications for low food and reorder instantly with Amazon.
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TV Soundbar
bose
This Bose TV Speaker is a great gift idea for a movie lover or television buff. Creating a full range of sound, this can seamlessly integrate into your television for a more realistic, higher quality sound instantly.
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Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones
Canon
Capture and share the moment with this pocket-sized photo printer. Quickly print directly from your smartphone or social media apps and share these photos (with peel and stick backing!) with friends or loved ones. Perfect for a gift for a college student!
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Blink Mini Indoor Camera
Blink
For those looking for an affordable indoor camera, the Blink Mini can’t be beat. With a tiny design, these wired cameras can be placed anywhere as a convenient way to check in on elderly parents or for use as a baby monitor. With a 1080p night vision camera, two-way talk, and almost foolproof set up, these cameras are our go-to recommendation for anyone who wants functionality without breaking the bank.
Note: Blink does have a subscription app ($3/mo per device or $10/mo unlimited) that allows users to save and share video directly to the cloud. However, the subscription is not required.
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16-Color Motion Sensor LED Toilet Night Light
Vintar
This toilet bowl light has built-in sensors that not only detect light, but also body heat to turn on (or off) the LED light at night. It also has 16 different colors and 5 brightness levels to illuminate the toilet bowl however you want!
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Smart Switch Button Pusher
Switch Bot
This universal smart button pusher is easy to install to any rocker switch or button in less than a minute. It can also be integrated with Alexa, Google Assistant, and even Siri to use voice commands. Or, control this cool gadget remotely with the app to set timers or turn home appliances on or off.
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White Ambiance Smart Bulb Starter Kit
Philips Hue
If you need more smart home lighting than just a single bulb, this easy-to-use Philips Hue kit can get you started. You can set timers and light schedules, as well as expand upon the lighting system with accessories, such as dimmer switches and motion sensors. Plus, the connectivity with your current systems is unmatched—the kit allows you to pair with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Samsung or even Nest systems for seamless integration throughout your home.
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Smart Air Purifier
Levoit
This is an air purifier that is built for large rooms! With a three-stage filtration system that includes a HEPA filter and a high-efficiency carbon filter, this air purifier can trap everything from dirt, dust, or pet dander, to keeping odors—and even wildfire smoke—out of the air. You can view air quality via the VeSync app—which continually updates to show how your air quality has improved over time—or connect to your voice assistant for hands-free control.
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4K Quantum HDR Smart Frame TV
Samsung
While the ultra-popular Frame TV’s most prominent selling feature is that it turns into a piece of aesthetic artwork when off, it also has a 4K Quantum Processor that has machine-learning AI to optimize sound and picture with 16-bit color mapping technology that produces detail, contrast, and rich color for the truest picture, even in bright scenes. And, of course, no smart TV is complete without Alexa built-in and access to your favorite apps and streaming services right at your fingertips.
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Smart Plant Soil Tester
Wanfei
This smart tester can monitor light, temperature, moisture, and humidity in the soil, with a database of over 6,000 plants to help provide you with care instructions for your indoor plants via its Flower Care app. The special sensor can also detect nutrients in the soil and display them on your smartphone, allowing you to give your plant exactly what it needs!
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Hum Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush
Colgate
Connect your toothbrush to your phone via Bluetooth to personalize your brushing routine by focusing on spots that you may have ordinarily missed. Not only that, but you can choose between 3 levels of vibration to adjust the level of cleaning for your teeth.
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Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro
Anova Culinary
Sous vide cooking makes sure that you never cook your food wrong again. No matter if you are cooking chicken, fish, or even veggies, the sous vide will circulate water at the exact temperature, leaving food flavorful and never dried out. This is one cool kitchen gadget you’ll wonder how you ever lived without.
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Sileno Robotic Lawn Mower
Gardena
Does anyone really like mowing the yard? This intelligent smart mower will navigate your lawn via Bluetooth or a pre-set schedule, rain or shine. And don’t worry about it rolling away from your grass or causing unwanted damage. A boundary wire keeps the robotic lawn mower in precisely the areas that you want and collision sensors prevent any unwanted accidents. Consider this one of the ultimate toys for men.
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LED Floor Lamp
Govee
This unique lighting solution creates a display of over 16 million colors, with 1500 lumens of brightness. Choose from ambient cool or warm lighting, or get creative with scenes, moving lights, or your own custom colors for completely unique lighting in your home. Plus, you can control the lamp from the Govee Home app or use voice commands to change your lighting any time you want.
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Braava Jet M6
iRobot
If you have a robot vacuum, why not also have a robot mop? Through an innovative mapping system, this robot mop learns the layout of your home and builds Smart Maps, allowing it to clean efficiently, every time. With the help of the app or voice commands, the M6 can mop on a schedule or suggest a personalized plan for you!
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Smart Air Purifier and Fan
Dyson
Dyson is known for their unique design and this fan/purifier combo is no different. It can automatically sense changes in air quality and purifies with a 360° filtration system to remove 99.97% of particles in the air. With its unique Air Multiplier technology, this purifier can also pull in distant particles from the room, while simultaneously blowing out fresh, clean air.
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Northern Lights Aurora Galaxy Projector
AIRIVO
This galaxy projector not only displays a starry night sky in your room, but can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker and white noise machine. Enjoy soothing sounds or relaxing music as you watch a combination of stars and northern lights dance across the ceiling. For a more upbeat function, the lights can even sync to music!
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Wood Pellet WiFi Grill and Smoker
Traeger
The designer of the original wood-pellet grill, this Traeger smoker takes it up another notch with a unique WiFi-controlled temperature gauge to control the grill from anywhere!
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LED Flameless Flickering Candles
GenSwim
While some flameless candles can look fake, these candles are made of real wax, with warm lighting glow that mimics real flames, without the danger. You can use the remote control to set a timer, control brightness, and even change the flickering speed. An ideal gift idea for parents of small children or friends with pets!
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Heated Bluetooth Eye Massager
Renpho
This eye mask has built-in heating pads that provide a hot compress, soothing tired eyes and muscles, and Bluetooth speakers that allow you to play your favorite music or choose from pre-programmed relaxation sounds. An eye massager isn’t just a gift for a smart home enthusiast, this is an ideal self-care gift idea for anyone who suffers from chronic migraines or tension headaches.
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Digital Kitchen Scale with Removable Bowl & Measuring Cup
Fradel
For that chef or foodie in your life, this smart scale accurately measures ingredients—both wet and dry!—at the touch of a button. The portable handle makes it easy to move around the kitchen and a LCD display can easily convert between units within the removable bowl.
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Wi-Fi Smart Lock
August
A leader in smart lock technology, this August lock works with your existing deadbolt to allow you to create permanent or temporary access to your home while you are away, removing the need for spare or hidden keys. It also integrates easily with your smart home hub via WiFi for hands-free locking, unlocking, and home safety.
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Caséta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Starter Kit
Lutron
Caséta works with your home’s existing wiring to give you smart light functionality throughout your entire space. You can use the Smart Away feature to automatically turn lights on and off while you are not home, or create personalized settings and scenes to fit your mood. Not only that, but Caséta does not connect to WiFi, meaning that it won’t slow down your network or lose connectivity if the internet goes down. It also connects with your favorite smart home devices for voice control or can be used through the free Lutron app.
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Universal Smartphone Garage Door Control
Chamberlain
Open your garage door from anywhere! This system works with most garage door openers and installs in just minutes. Opt in to receive notifications when your garage opens and closes, all through the MyQ app.
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Sonos One SL Smart Speaker
Sonos
This compact speaker combines rich sound with a design that can fit discretely into any space. Connect your speakers throughout your home with WiFi and play your favorite music playlists through the Sonos app. If you want to expand your system, simply mix and match the speakers to customize your sound!
The Mirror
Lululemon
One part mirror, one part incredible workout partner. A 43” full HD display features a front-facing camera—to get live feedback from instructors—and a high-fidelity speaker system to feel like you’re in an actual fitness class. With over 10,000 classes to choose from, you can workout on your schedule with tailored exercises for any level. Keep track of your fitness with the Mirror’s progress tracking and Health Score or connect to Strava or Apple Health. Choose from your favorite workouts—such as barre, yoga, bootcamps, and even dance cardio—to create a unique fitness experience you will look forward to each day!
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LED Indoor/Outdoor Smart Fan
WAC Lighting
Take control of your fan via app, voice command, or Bluetooth remote control to turn the fan on and off or control fan speed. With options like Breeze Mode and adaptive leaning, this smart fan not only makes life easier, but saves you money, too!
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LED Umbrella Plant Grow Light
GrowLED
With a full spectrum LED light, this umbrella can give your plants the light that they need to grow to their fullest potential, even during the winter season. Use the smart timer to schedule the light, ensuring that plants receive the optimal amount daily. Plus, you never have to worry about leaving a light on again!
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Echo Smartpen
Livescribe
This smartpen records everything that you write on paper in a smart notebook, allowing you to transfer your notes directly to your computer via the Echo Desktop application. With 2GB of memory, the Echo smartpen can also record audio so that you can replay and listen to your notes from anywhere, at any time. This makes the perfect gift for college students!
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Hatch Restore Smart Sleep Machine
Hatch
The Hatch Restore takes your sleep routine to a whole other level! With custom sounds and lighting, you can create a mood each night to help you relax and fall asleep faster. It also includes a free trial of the Hatch Sleep Membership—a library of content featuring meditations, soundscapes, and more. Plus, when you are ready to get up in the morning, a Sunrise Alarm Clock will gently wake you up.
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Wood Look Hexagon Lighting Panels
Nanoleaf
Want an elegant way to upgrade your lighting? This simple (yet stunningly stylish) decor brings in natural elements of wood that reacts to touch and music to give unique and unexpected ambient light to any room.
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Digital Shower Controller
Moen
Connect your shower to your smart home hub for hands-free voice control over your water temperature and flow. Gone are the days of wasting water while you wait for it to warm up! Start your shower from anywhere and it will alert you when the temperature is at your desired temperature, pausing the water flow until you are ready to step in. With 12 personalized presets, you can even have your shower greet you by name!
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Retro Wi-Fi Clock
LaMetric
This funky clock combines a retro aesthetic with smart functionality. Change radio faces, while simultaneously listening to your favorite streaming app or internet radio station. You can also get notifications from your phone or smart home device, display important dates and appointments, and more with apps from the LaMetric Market. A fun gift idea for social media lovers or college students.
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LED Strip Lights & Light Bars
Govee
For a truly unparalleled lighting experience, this Govee kit comes with a 1080p Colorsense Camera, LED TV backlights, and smart light bars to customize your lighting anywhere. Use voice control or the Govee Home App to control colors, schedules, and music styles. Sync your lighting with audio to create an immersive entertainment experience—from television to gaming.
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Homepod Mini
Apple
While this speaker might look small at just 3.3 inches tall, it features 360-degree sound that creates rich, vibrant audio in any room. With the aid of voice assistant, Siri, you can take incoming calls, connect to other Apple devices, or sync to additional speakers for a total sound package.
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Indoor Hydroponic Vertical Garden Planter
Gardyn
When a countertop herb garden just won’t do, the Gardyn vertical planter is there. With 30 seed cubes, you can grow fruits and vegetables in just a matter of weeks using AI technology. With no need for soil or traditional gardening tools, you can let the planter do the hard work for you with full spectrum lights, cameras, and smart sensors.