30 practical smart home gifts that make everyday life a little easier

Mornings are hard enough even before breakfast. The Dash Rapid egg cooker makes it easy to eat something nutritious, cooking up to seven eggs — poached, scrambled, or hard-boiled — in under 15 minutes. It automatically shuts off when your eggs are done, and you can pop the nonelectric parts in the dishwasher, making cleanup a breeze.

The latest Blink Video Doorbell is a great pick for anyone who values peace of mind (or doesn’t want to get off the couch to answer the door). It offers a 1080p head-to-toe view and more accurate motion alerts than its predecessor, letting your giftee monitor their door wherever they are. The battery-powered buzzer can even be hardwired, extending its longevity.

Aobopar’s adjustable bookends are perfect for helping the bookworm in your life stay organized. The sturdy steel bookends expand up to 18 inches to fit your collection, keeping books (and bookshelves) tidy. Even better? They don’t have to be used just for books — they’re great for organizing notebooks, files, and magazines, too.

Kasa’s Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite can turn almost any powered gadget into a smart device, letting you schedule and remotely control it with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can control the plug through the Kasa app, too, which comes in handy when you want to make it seem like you’re home while on vacation.

The holidays are a cause for celebration, but all those parties also make for a complete mess of your floors. Luckily, Roborock Q10 S5 Plus handles a good chunk of the cleaning up for you, scrubbing floors with its vibrating mop, dodging clutter with AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and emptying itself when it’s done, so you can spend more time relaxing after the festivities are over.

Amazon’s Smart Thermostat makes it easy to keep your home warm while reducing energy costs. It automatically adjusts the temperature based on whether you’re home or awake, even learning and adapting to your habits. Plus, it pairs well with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, so you can change the temperature without ever leaving the comfort of your bed or couch.

Twinkly Strings USB-C Pearls look nice year-round, adding a much-needed sparkle to rooms long after the holiday festivities end. They instantly brighten up any room with the color of your choosing, and with Twinkly’s AR mapping feature, you can individually control each LED for truly personalized lighting.

Ring’s newest wired doorbell reimagines the classic with a sharper look and smarter tech. The standout feature is its Retinal 4K video with up to 10x enhanced zoom, letting you spot fine details from far away. You’ll get crystal-clear visuals, rich audio through Live View and Two-Way Talk with Audio+, and radar-powered 3D Motion Detection that sends more accurate alerts. Low-Light Sight delivers full-color views at night, while Video Descriptions tell you exactly what’s happening without opening the app. It’s sleek, responsive, and built to keep an eye on your doorstep smarter than ever.

Holiday meals can leave you with a full belly and a foul-smelling fridge, which is where Ototo’s Fun Guy comes in. The playful odor absorber can add a whimsical touch to your kitchen while serving a practical need. Just pop the mushroom-shaped top and load the smiley, spore-tacular container with baking soda to keep unwanted odors at bay.

Petcube’s rechargeable, 57-ounce fountain is a useful gift for busy pet parents. Its four-layer filtration system removes bacteria and other impurities from water, and it only runs when your animal is nearby to conserve battery life. The accompanying mobile app will alert you when it’s time to replace the filter, too, making it easy to stay on top of.

A lot of smart home gifts are clever, but few feel as personal as the Aura Ink. The 13.3-inch E Ink display looks more akin to a traditional frame, complete with a cordless design, yet you can update it with color photos via a companion app. The low-tech panel also offers monthslong battery life, so there’s no need to worry about keeping it charged frequently.

The SwitchBot Bot adds smarts to button-based gadgets like laundry machines, garage doors, and light switches. All you need to do is stick it onto a compatible button or switch, and it’ll physically press it for you on command. You can even set schedules and control the devices with your voice, or with the companion app.

If you want a smart home with one very clever trick, Samsung’s The Frame is a TV you should consider. When idle, it displays realistic art from museums around the world on its matte, anti-glare QLED display. Some may never guess that it’s also a great 4K display with a snappy 144Hz refresh rate that supports hands-free control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Ikea’s Skådis pegboard offers a stylish way to bring order to your living space. With customizable attachments like hooks, cups, and shelves, you can organize everything from headphones and keys to sunglasses and cables. It’s a nice way to keep all of your essentials within sight, but in a way that looks like wall decor rather than clutter.

The Echo Show 15 does it all, from displaying photos and acting as a family bulletin board to even serving as a mini TV. Its slim 15.6-inch display can also showcase calendars, reminders, and recipes while you listen to your favorite music streaming service. With Alexa built in, you can even use it to control smart devices and check who’s at the door.

The Philips Hue smart bulb starter kit comes with color-changing bulbs with 1,100 lumens of peak brightness that can be controlled with Alexa, Google Assistant, or the companion app. The included Hue Bridge lets you set custom lighting routines and expand your setup to 50 lights, while the Smart Button makes it easy to quickly dim the brightness or switch lighting scenes.

The 16.4-foot Kasa Smart Light Strip lets you instantly change the vibe of any room. You can stick it anywhere — behind your TV, around your desk, or under cabinets — for a soft color-filled glow that sets the mood. You can use the Kasa app to create custom lighting effects, or control the lights with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Eno’s DoubleNest hammock is perfect for lounging in the backyard or in a nice patch of the woods. It’s roomy enough for two adults, and it features a built-in pocket for stashing a book, phone, or drink. The fast-drying nylon hammock also packs down into a built-in stuff sack, though you will need to buy a pair of straps to actually hang it between trees if your giftee doesn’t own any.

The Google TV Streamer (4K) isn’t just for watching movies and TV shows in 4K with Dolby Atmos — it also doubles as a smart home hub with support for Matter and Thread. That means you can use Google’s latest streamer to control your lights, adjust the temperature of your home, and view livestreams from connected cameras, all within a snappy interface that’s easy to use.

The Nuki Smart Lock makes it easy to upgrade your home security system without replacing your entire lock. It installs in minutes and can even sense when you’re approaching, automatically unlocking the door for you. It supports every major smart home platform through Matter, and you can easily share digital access with friends or family — perfect for when you’re on vacation and need someone to water the plants.

In The Minimalist Home, best-selling author and minimalist advocate Joshua Becker takes readers room by room, helping them decide what to keep and what to let go of. In addition to offering actionable advice, he encourages reflection on what adds value, guiding readers toward creating a home that’s supportive of a fulfilling life.

Come on, who doesn’t love a good pizza? Gifting the Model P Smart Pizza Oven is a no-brainer. The electric oven makes it easy to craft restaurant-quality pizzas, heating up to 850 degrees Fahrenheit for wood-fired-style results in just minutes. It offers five cooking modes and connects to an app that lets you control temperature and even adjust cook time based on crust thickness.

The Smart Mechanical Keyboard MK1 is a great gift for those who want to utilize smart home commands right from their PC. With built-in, customizable smart home controls, you can switch on the lights and turn on the fan without leaving your desk. The wired keyboard connects via a USB-A cable, and it’s Matter-compatible, too, so it’ll work with all your smart devices. Plus, it even features vibrant RGB lighting with customizable effects.

Govee’s battery-powered Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL is just as handy for holiday parties as it is for when it’s just you in the room. The color-changing smart lamp doubles as a portable Bluetooth speaker, with lights that sync to the beat. You can create custom lighting effects in the app or choose from preset scenes tailored to suit different moods, from upbeat party vibes to more relaxing ones. And, it’s compatible with Matter, too, so it’ll work with most of your giftee’s smart home devices.

A set of Action Cats Magnets is a fun way to brighten up your fridge or magnetized workspace. Each pack includes 12 cats in all kinds of silly, adorable poses, from stretching their little paws to lounging. Aside from being cute, the magnets are also useful, capable of holding notes, your daily to-do lists, and even photos — you know, magnet stuff.

Lutron’s Diva Smart Dimmer turns your home’s existing wired lights into smart ones you can control from anywhere. It replaces your standard wall switch, making it easy to dim or adjust multiple lights from your wall switch, your phone, or even with your voice.

With its mix of golds, oranges, pinks, purples, and greens, the Madeline Rug adds a cheerful pop of color to any space. Its vintage-inspired design, featuring diamond medallions and floral motifs, brings warmth and personality without being overwhelming, making it a great way to subtly add some character to your room.

The Spot is a modular organizer that can bring order to your shower, with a mirror, soap dish, and baskets included — although, you can use it in other areas of your home if you prefer. Every part is customizable; you can adjust the strap length, move around baskets and other accessories, and even add new ones as you go. From soaps and shampoos to keys and mail, it literally gives you a spot for everything, anywhere.

Bosch’s high-end espresso machine lets you whip up a myriad of cafe-caliber drinks with the touch of a button. It has over 35 programs for crafting drinks from around the world — including espresso, café con leche, and koffie verkeerd. It also ships with support for Amazon Alexa, so you can put in your order before you even get out of bed in the morning.

The Vestaboard Note features over 2,800 mechanical flaps that flip to reveal letters and symbols, just like the vintage split-flap displays once found in old train stations. Each flap can display one of 64 alphanumeric characters and a range of symbols, letting you drop quotes, schedule love notes, and set reminders using the web interface or the mobile app.