<bi-shortcode id="disclaimer" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="insiderpicks"> </bi-shortcode><p><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5fa181121df1d5001821889e-1667/Best Smart Home Gifts 4x3 .png" border="0" alt="Best Smart Home Gifts 4x3 " data-mce-source="Gilbert Espinoza/Business Insider"></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Smart home devices can make for great, inexpensive, and actually useful gifts.</strong></li><li><strong>By smart home devices, we mean things like home monitoring cameras, video doorbells, smart speakers, smart lightbulbs, and even a smart sous vide machine. </strong></li><li>They're usually less complicated than they seem, and they can often help solve a lot of problems, or bring friends and family closer. </li><li>If you need more gifting ideas, check out all of our <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-gift-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gift guides here</a>.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-cheap-smart-home-devices" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smart home</a> gifts are a great choice if you're looking for a useful tech gift idea for your friend, loved one, or relative. You can gift something basic to introduce them to the concept of a smart home, or something more advanced to help them take their home automation to the next level. </p><p>If you're looking to give a smart home gift but aren't sure where to start, peruse this list to find the perfect purchase. We've got big names on here, such as the <a href="https://shop-links.co/1726163013818067795" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Nest Mini</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085M66LH1/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B085M66LH1&linkId=5bfe8c5a86b7b87c40f0d27c00fd35c6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Amazon Echo</a>, as well as quirkier fare, including a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tapplock-lite-Fingerprint-Bluetooth-Biometric/dp/B07KX63PDN/ref=as_li_ss_tl'&hvadid=343394357251&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11675167691286108788&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004338&hvtargid=pla-736589665384&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=74582919292&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343394357251&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11675167691286108788&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004338&hvtargid=pla-736589665384&linkCode=ll1&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&linkId=03a27d9340e576e30bbbc06f0f15fb99&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">smart padlock</a>, an <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink'id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&mid=40214&u1=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreo.com%2Fufo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">app-controlled face mask</a>, or a <a href="http://goto.walmart.com/c/196318/565706/9383'veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FAnova-Culinary-Sous-Vide-Nano-Precision-Cooker-Bluetooth-750W-Anova-App-Included%2F578622045&subId1=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">smart sous vide cooker</a>. </p><p>Product availability varies in the days leading up to December 25, so we've noted which items below are expected to arrive after the holidays. Be sure to check each retailer's latest shipping estimates before you buy. </p><h2>The best smart home gifts of 2020:</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W87124X/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07W87124X&linkId=25a258ff8d1305997021b7ebd6931326" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">A Bluetooth tracker to keep tabs on your stuff, $30</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085M66LH1/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B085M66LH1&linkId=5bfe8c5a86b7b87c40f0d27c00fd35c6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">An affordable Amazon smart speaker, $39.99</a></li><li><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726164643369782667" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">A Roku 4K-ready streaming stick from Best Buy, $27.99</a></li><li><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726164621054204517" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">A Philips Hue smart lighting bulb kit from Best Buy, $99.99</a></li><li><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726718445812429485" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">A smart hub by Google to control all of your devices, $69.99</a></li></ul><h3>An affordable, effective smart camera</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5dea98abfd9db2180009f076-400-300/an-affordable-effective-smart-camera.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wyze-Indoor-Wireless-Detection-Assistant/dp/B076H3SRXG/ref=as_li_ss_tl'gclid=EAIaIQobChMI17u1qsCf5gIVA6_ICh2-HQzGEAAYAiAAEgKMJfD_BwE&hvadid=250610709758&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9067609&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=785535653685394201&hvtargid=kwd-416545642923&hydadcr=18001_9841862&keywords=wyze+cam+v2&qid=1575583123&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&linkId=4fc8b196eb30709b712cdd66b47e24e4&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wyze Cam, $19.99, available at Amazon</a></h3><p>Don't let the low price fool you: This tiny security camera is one of the best that money can buy, and it makes a great stocking stuffer. It shoots 1080p video, which you can access from your phone, and will send an alert if it spots an intruder. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart power strip</h3><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5dea993afd9db20fc522ee21-400-300/a-smart-power-strip.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts/https://www.monoprice.com/product'p_id=34082" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow">Wireless Smart Power Strip, $23.99, available at Monoprice</a></h3><p>This power strip consists of four outlets and two USB ports which you can individually turn on and off, and automate using Alexa and Google Assistant. It can turn anything that's plugged into it into a smart device. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart, switch-pressing robot</h3><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5dea9daafd9db21c9925c555-400-300/a-smart-switch-pressing-robot.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-bot" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SwitchBot, $29, available at SwitchBot</a></h3><p>Some devices can't just be automated with a smart plug because you need to push a button to turn them on. Enter the SwitchBot, an adorable button-pushing robot. Using Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, you can tell it to turn on your light switch, or press the "on" button on your fan, coffeemaker, air conditioner, or anything else.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart plug to automate almost anything</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5deaaab5fd9db21f6a78d6c4-400-300/a-smart-plug-to-automate-almost-anything.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/196318/81938/2092'subId1=biip_102620_best-smart-home-gifts&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fwemo-mini-smart-outlet-plug-wi-fi-enabled-white-f7c063%2F-%2FA-52109240" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">WeMo Mini, $29.99</a></h3><p>A smart plug makes a great stocking stuffer, and the WeMo Mini is one of the best you can buy. It has a compact design, and you can automate it with Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>An Amazon Echo that doubles as a clock</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5f99b29369331a0011bc5cd1-400-300/an-amazon-echo-that-doubles-as-a-clock.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085M66LH1/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B085M66LH1&linkId=5bfe8c5a86b7b87c40f0d27c00fd35c6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Echo Dot with Clock, $39.99, available at Amazon</a></h3><p>Amazon's newest Echo Dot is a neat little smart speaker and alarm clock hybrid that won't take up much space on a nightstand or coffee table. It sounds great for such a small device, and you can ask Amazon's smart voice-activated assistant Alexa to interact with a variety of smart devices in a home, like turn off lights, adjust the temperature on your smart thermostats, and set burglar alarms. </p><p>It's a great little gift to replace an ancient alarm clock. The new Echo Dot with Clock is normally on the pricier side at $60, but it's on sale for $40 right now and it's bound to be better than anything your friends or relatives currently use. </p><p><em>Editor's note: This gift arrives after Christmas.</em></p></p><br/><br/><h3>A Tile for often misplaced items</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5f9724d6f21803001222c08e-400-300/a-tile-for-often-misplaced-items.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W87124X/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07W87124X&linkId=25a258ff8d1305997021b7ebd6931326" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Tile Pro, $30, available at Amazon</a></h3><p>This is the "Pro" version of Tiles, which are Bluetooth trackers that can be attached to things like phones, luggage, bags, electronics. The major difference between the pro version is longer range and a louder ring. As for pet-tracking, Tile doesn't suggest you do that with the Pro. Rather, the standard <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W9BBCTB/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07W9BBCTB&linkId=3ab00f7ea5b08fd07eaba996fa2e5031" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Tile Mate</a> is more suitable for pets. </p><p>The Tile Pro has a 400-foot wireless Bluetooth range, and even if it's out of Bluetooth range, you can use Tile's crowd-finding network that draws from other people's Tile devices, which can pinpoint where the lost item is via the Tile mobile app. It's resistant to water so it can take a splash and some rain, and it has a replaceable battery with a one-year battery life. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>A mini smart speaker from Google</h3><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5dea9f11fd9db21efb3c2a14-400-300/a-mini-smart-speaker-from-google.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726163385434979732" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Google Nest Mini, $24.99, available at Best Buy</a></h3><p>Google's Nest Mini is the mini version of Google's Nest smart speaker lineup, and its low price and compact footprint means it's a great place to start if you want to see whether your friend or relative are ready to use and <em>like</em> smart home devices. Likewise, it can be a good addition for someone who's already embraced smart devices — it can be placed in a room that doesn't already have a smart speaker for little cost. Just make sure that person is using the Google ecosystem. </p><p>With the Nest Mini, you can ask a wide range of questions, as well as tell Google Assistant to do certain things, like turn off smart lights, turn on the burglar alarm, or play music or a podcast. There's so much these smart speakers can do.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart clock that can do much more</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5dea9f67fd9db2158350b619-400-300/a-smart-clock-that-can-do-much-more.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="http://lenovo.vzew.net/c/196318/225728/3899'subId1=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvirtual-reality-and-smart-devices%2Fsmart-home%2Fsmart-home-series%2FSmart-Clock%2Fp%2FZZISZSDCD01" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lenovo Smart Clock, $39.99, available at Lenovo</a></h3><p>Google Assistant doesn't only come in speakers; it also comes in small alarm clocks with smart displays, including this one. The Google Assistant-equipped Lenovo Smart Clock uses a combination of lights and sounds to wake you up. You can choose from a number of different alarms and visual elements. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>A 4K-ready streaming dongle</h3><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5f986431861cb70019936bcc-400-300/a-4k-ready-streaming-dongle.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726163738916615908" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Roku Premier 4K, $27.99, available at Best Buy</a></h3><p>You can't really go wrong with any of the 4K media streamers, but if we had to pick one entry-level model, it would be the Roku Premier. That's because, unlike Fire TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV devices, it's not affiliated with any streaming company in particular. </p><p>The Roku Premier offers easy access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, and so on. The only downside is that Roku products are currently missing HBO Max. But, if you want to gift someone an affordable 4K streaming device, the Roku Premier is still one of the cheapest and most reliable 4K streamers you can get. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart padlock with a fingerprint scanner</h3><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa11ffd9db21f3d0bbbac-400-300/a-smart-padlock-with-a-fingerprint-scanner.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tapplock-lite-Fingerprint-Bluetooth-Biometric/dp/B07KX63PDN/ref=as_li_ss_tl'ots=1&slotNum=15&imprToken=3cbb3610-f53c-cb4d-892&&hvadid=343394357251&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11675167691286108788&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004338&hvtargid=pla-736589665384&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=74582919292&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343394357251&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11675167691286108788&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004338&hvtargid=pla-736589665384&linkCode=ll1&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&linkId=03a27d9340e576e30bbbc06f0f15fb99&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Tapplock Lite, $49, available at Amazon</a></h3><p>For anyone who needs to place valuables in a locker, a smart padlock is a great present. You can unlock this one with just your fingerprint —no key or combination necessary.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart home hub from Google with a display</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa27afd9db2182032a593-400-300/a-smart-home-hub-from-google-with-a-display.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726718445812429485" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Google Nest Hub, $69.99, available at Best Buy</a></h3><p>This device is one of our <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-smart-display" target="_blank" rel="noopener">favorite smart displays</a>, and one of the cheaper ones you can buy. You can use its 7-inch screen to watch YouTube videos, follow along with recipes and other tutorials, or read song lyrics. You can also use it to control all of your Google Assistant-compatible smart devices.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A remote for all of your smart devices</h3><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa1d9fd9db21fbd5c392e-400-300/a-remote-for-all-of-your-smart-devices.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726163924564223601" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Harmony 665, $59.99, available at Best Buy</a></h3><p>A universal remote can be a god-send for a smart-home owner who wants an easy way to control all their different devices. The Harmony 665 can control a number of tech products, including lights, plugs, smart locks, and even cable boxes, all in one easy place.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>The new Google Nest Audio smart speaker</h3><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5f98676f861cb70019936be5-400-300/the-new-google-nest-audio-smart-speaker.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726164054758718664" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Google Nest Audio, $99.99, available at Best Buy</a></h3><p>A Google Assistant speaker like the new Google Nest Audio can introduce your friend or relatives to the world of smart-homes and smart devices. Since it's larger than the cheaper Nest Mini, this model is better suited for people who want higher quality sound peformance. You can read the full review of the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/google-nest-audio-smart-speaker-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Nest Audio</a> here. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>An Amazon smart display</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5f98692c0c60aa00190d49a4-400-300/an-amazon-smart-display.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PF1Y28C/ref=as_li_ss_tl'&hvadid=385410067577&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11826298166634783552&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9067609&hvtargid=kwd-363697652767&ref=pd_sl_g3rn32nhu_e&linkCode=ll1&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&linkId=d1bac7c2f2af8e2b572986e8ce046e70&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Echo Show 8, $79.99, available at Amazon</a></h3><p>Amazon makes a number of different Echo Show smart displays, from the $59.99 miniature Echo Show 5 to the full-sized, booming, $229.99 Echo Show 2nd-Gen. For gifting, the $79.99 Echo Show 8 is the best combination of price and quality. It sports most of the features of the larger Echo Show, including a bright 8-inch screen, a webcam, and Amazon Alexa built-in. You can use the touchscreen to watch videos, browse the internet, and control your smart-home devices, and can also use the camera to video chat.</p><p><em>Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.</em></p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart precision cooker for sous vide</h3><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa541fd9db21aa31e20b3-400-300/a-smart-precision-cooker-for-sous-vide.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/196318/565706/9383'veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FAnova-Culinary-Sous-Vide-Nano-Precision-Cooker-Bluetooth-750W-Anova-App-Included%2F578622045%3Firgwc%3D1%26sourceid%3Dimp_x2XyGXXaKxyOT1-wUx0Mo38LUkE1phyPNz6%253Ayc0%26veh%3Daff%26wmlspartner%3Dimp_10078%26clickid%3Dx2XyGXXaKxyOT1-wUx0Mo38LUkE1phyPNz6%253Ayc0%26sharedid%3Dbusinessinsider.com%26ad_id%3D612734%26campaign_id%3D9383" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Anova Nano Precision Cooker, $99, available at Walmart</a></h3><p>Any chef, even one who's not too tech-savvy, will appreciate the gift of a smart sous vide. Just place your ingredients in a sealed container, drop the container into hot water with the Anova, and the device will do the rest — it's an easy way to fit cooking into a busy schedule.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart lighting starter kit with dimmer switches</h3><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa58cfd9db21b18484a13-400-300/a-smart-lighting-starter-kit-with-dimmer-switches.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://go.skimresources.com'id=35871X943606&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FLutron-Caseta-Wireless-Smart-Lighting-Lamp-Dimmer-Switch-Starter-Kit-P-BDG-PKG1P%2F300492910%3Fmtc%3DShopping-B-F_D27E-G-D27E-27_2_WIRING_DEVICES-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-WIRING_DEVICES%26cm_mmc%3DShopping-B-F_D27E-G-D27E-27_2_WIRING_DEVICES-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-WIRING_DEVICES-71700000034239053-58700003946878363-92700048672399248%26gclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIzK6_oMHU6AIVSj0MCh1BHg2jEAQYASABEgKRKvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Starter Kit, $99.97, available at The Home Depot</a></h3><p>These are smart dimmer switches you can automate, or control remotely with Lutron's app or smart assistants like Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. They're the kind of smart device that work perfectly with smart assistants.</p><p>The prospect of swapping out your light switches for smart dimmers might be intimidating, but this starter kit has everything your friend or relative will need, and Lutron's smartphone app will guide them step-by-step through the process.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart lighting bulb kit</h3><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5f9c1a4b6f5b31001172463e-400-300/a-smart-lighting-bulb-kit.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/196318/614286/10014'subId1=biipg_103020_smart-home-gifts&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fphilips-hue-white-color-ambiance-led-starter-kit-multicolor%2F6370363.p%3FskuId%3D6370363" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored"></a><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726164200815099647" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance LED Starter Kit, $139.99, available at Best Buy</a></h3><p>Gift this to a friend who wants to equip a full apartment or house with smart lights. This kit includes three bulbs that can change from white to a range of colors, which you can control with Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit, and a Philips Hue Bridge that connects them to your router. You can automate the bulbs with timers and schedules, and create gorgeous lighting effects. With the Philips Hue Sync feature, they can even sync up with the audio of your music, movies, or games. The kit also comes with a smart dimmer switch for the bulbs. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>A straight-up Amazon smart speaker</h3><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5f99b1806f5b310011723ed8-400-300/a-straight-up-amazon-smart-speaker.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XKF5RM3/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07XKF5RM3&linkId=8b23a2c598d7afc9fe24a0f1fd7a22a8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Amazon Echo 4th-Gen, $69.99, available at Amazon</a></h3><p>Amazon's Echo Dots are a cool gift, but if you're shopping at a higher price point, the Echo 4th-Gen is a bigger smart speaker with a much deeper sound. It comes in three different colors, so you can purchase the one that best fits your friend's or relative's decor. </p><p>Built into the Echo 4th-Gen is Amazon's smart voice assistant, Alexa, which can answer a variety of basic questions like weather, facts, and sports scores. Alexa on the Echo can also control smart home devices light lights, thermostats, and alarms with your voice. </p></p><br/><br/><h3>A vanity mirror with Alexa</h3><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa6f9fd9db223e6403368-400-300/a-vanity-mirror-with-alexa.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://track.flexlinkspro.com/g.ashx'foid=156074.5349&trid=1067927.157993&foc=17&fot=9999&fos=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kohls.com%2Fproduct%2Fprd-3885880%2Fihome-alexa-voice-service-enabled-double-sided-vanity-mirror-with-bluetooth-audio-speakerphone-with-usb-charging.jsp%3Fcid%3Dshopping34%26ci_mcc%3Dci%26utm_campaign%3Dconnexity-shopzilla%26utm_medium%3Dcse%26utm_source%3Dconnexity%26utm_content%3D16076157286943226623110090302008005%26utp%3D1%26gclid%3DCPL3x6Xjw-0CFY--swodp6cLZg%26gclsrc%3Dds" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">iHome Alexa Vanity Mirror, $99.99, available at Kohl's</a></h3><p>Gift this to any friend who enjoys makeup, hairstyling, or skin care. It's a vanity mirror with Alexa built in, and it will look great in any modern bathroom. They'll be able to easily play music, hear the traffic reports, or play around with Amazon's voice assistant while getting ready for the day.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart face mask for all occasions</h3><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa79cfd9db21c683ea96e-400-300/a-smart-face-mask-for-all-occasions.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink'id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&mid=40214&u1=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreo.com%2Fufo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow">Foreo UFO Smart Face Mask, $199, available at Foreo</a></h3><p>Any beauty or skincare enthusiast will appreciate this smart face mask. Foreo makes a number of face masks for different occasions; there's one for nighttime, one for the morning, one customized for relaxation, and many more. Place one on the device and select the type in the Foreo app. The UFO will guide you through a customized application process that's super relaxing and feels great.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>The absolute best-sounding Alexa speaker</h3><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa7e3fd9db21c944a4583-400-300/the-absolute-best-sounding-alexa-speaker.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726164378068516329" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Sonos One, $199.99, available at Best Buy</a></h3><p>The Sonos One is one of the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sonos-one-voice-controlled-smart-speaker-review-2017-12/commerce-on-business-insider" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best-sounding Alexa speakers you can buy</a> for anyone who wants truly premium audio. It's also a great gift for anyone who already has other Sonos speakers, as it will integrate with them for a multi-room audio experience.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A colorful smart light strip</h3><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa852fd9db21d070dca6b-400-300/a-colorful-smart-light-strip.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://go.skimresources.com'id=35871X943606&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FPhilips-Hue-White-and-Color-Ambiance-LED-Dimmable-Light-Strip-Plus-Smart-Wireless-Light-Extension-80-800276%2F206976863" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Light strip, $79.97, available at The Home Depot</a></h3><p>This gift will help a friend or relative add a splash of color and light to their house. You can place it under stairs, behind a TV, or under a desk, and it creates a very cool, almost futuristic effect. (If your recipient is confused, tell them to look at pictures online for ideas of where to put it.)</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart wall lighting kit</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa924fd9db21dc1749918-400-300/a-smart-wall-lighting-kit.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://shop-links.co/1726164491408124021" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Nanoleaf Canvas Smarter Kit, $199.99, available at Best Buy</a></h3><p>The Nanoleaf Canvas is a truly customizable smart-home gift. It comes with nine smart LED panels, which your friend or relative can stick on their wall in any pattern they please. Together, the panels can display hundreds of color schemes, and create truly stunning effects; they can flicker, strobe, cycle, sync to your music, and more. There are even some cute games built in.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart doorbell with video recording</h3><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/5f761a2d74fe5b0018a8e88a-400-300/a-smart-doorbell-with-video-recording.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0849J7W5X/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0849J7W5X&linkId=41754b68bb39d7b27a568974b35bf573" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Ring Video Doorbell 3, $139.99, available at Amazon</a></h3><p>Video doorbells might sound weird to give as a gift, but this one makes a perfect present because there's nothing intimidating about the setup process — it's battery-powered and rechargeable, so your friend doesn't need to fiddle with any wires, and they can stick it onto their door in about five minutes. It's also possible to hook it up to your doorbell's existing wiring, too. </p><p>You can monitor the ring's 1080p video feed from your smartphone, and it can send an alert when someone approaches the door. All it needs is a home's WiFi connection. </p><p><em>Editor's note: This gift arrives after Christmas.</em></p></p><br/><br/><h3>A smart vacuum with smartphone support</h3><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5deaa9f6fd9db21ed63f0ab3-400-300/a-smart-vacuum-with-smartphone-support.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/WiFi-Connected-Self-Cleaning-Brushroll-Assistant-RV850/dp/B07FX7394L/ref=as_li_ss_tl'ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=biip_120619_best-smart-home-gifts-20&linkId=5fc6bde89687986d3f38ed43301e73dd&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow">Shark Ion R85, $365, available at Amazon</a></h3><p>Many people think of robot vacuums as a luxury purchase, but this is one of the best ones you can buy and it's only $199.99. The R85 can suck up pet hair, crumbs, dust, and anything else it might find on your floor, and is easy to set up and control with the connected smartphone app. </p></p><br/><br/>
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