Top Smart Home Devices That Make Great Holiday Gifts

Every day, it seems like another part of our homes is wising up and gaining the title of “smart.” Jokes aside, these WiFi-enabled smart home devices are often easy to use and add convenience to your space that wasn't there before. With the holidays right around the corner, now's the perfect time to help bring a friend or family member into the 21st century. Check out our picks for the best smart home gifts this holiday season.

Smart Speakers

Starting with the Amazon Echo, smart speakers have slowly become a household staple. As they became more popular, more brands got into the game and now there are a wide variety of smart speakers to choose from that can connect to your home network and give you the info you need, when you need it. With a smart speaker, all your gift recipient will have to do is ask it about the weather or to play some music, and it'll respond within seconds, ready to handle the request. These devices are also able to connect to other smart home devices as well, effectively giving you control over every smart device in your home with just your voice.

Smart Displays

Smart displays are also popular these days and function much like smart speakers with the added benefit of having a screen. That means they can essentially do everything that a smart speaker can do, but your gift recipient can also use it for visual tasks as well. Smart screens can be used to take video calls, stream shows or live TV, check traffic or weather, or view home security cameras. These devices are great for anyone looking for a smart home hub, or just a hands-free way to get information quickly.

Smart Trackers

Smart trackers can attach to nearly anything you want to keep tabs on. These handy coin-sized devices work by constantly sending a GPS signal to your phone, showing you exactly where they are at all times. Perfect for that forgetful person in your life, a smart tracker is small enough to be clipped onto a keychain, slipped into a wallet or purse, or even attached to a pet's collar. With a variety of specialized styles available, the uses for these little trackers are virtually limitless.

Smart Lights

Have you got someone moving into their first dorm room or apartment? Give them the gift of light with smart lighting. Smart lights can be turned on and off with a phone app, giving your gift recipient complete control over the mood in their space at any time. College students aren't the only ones who can get something out of these lights, either - set up a smart lightbulb on a porch or in a den, and you've got mood lighting on demand. These gifts make great stocking stuffers, and are ideal for someone who might be in the process of moving or changing up their space.

Buying gifts doesn't need to be a stressful process. With so many smart devices to choose from, there's bound to be some kind of tech you can get for your loved ones to make their lives a little easier. All of us at P.C. Richard & Son wish you a happy holiday, and we hope your gift-giving is a success.