Tech gifts that loved ones will use don’t have to come with a hefty price tag
If you are looking For a gift for someone but you don’t want to spend a lot of money, there are a number of great tools you can choose from. This list includes a selection of budget-friendly gift ideas, from Bluetooth trackers and wireless earbuds to smart home accessories. I personally use most of the items on this list, especially my AirTag, and have gifted some of the products to family members (my brother loves the Govee Smart LED Strip Lights).
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get someone a great tech gift, and since all of these products are easy to use, they would make great gifts for anyone, no matter their age.
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Air sign
price: $24 on Amazon for one or $80 for a pack of four
The AirTag makes a great and useful gift for anyone in your life who often misplaces their belongings. AirTags help you find lost items with Apple’s Find My app. Small trackers can be attached to personal items, such as wallets, bags or keys. AirTag is also useful for friends or family members who travel a lot, as they can use it to keep track of their luggage.
Tile Pro
Price: $24.99 on Amazon
Tile Pro is a great gift for both Android and iOS users. It basically works like AirTag, in that it helps you locate lost items. If you don’t know what phone the person you’re looking to gift to has, the Tile Pro is a good bet.
JBL Vibe Beam
Price: $29.95 on Amazon
These wireless earbuds come with eight hours of playback, and another 24 hours from the charging case. It is very comfortable and has a deep bass sound. Although these earbuds don’t have fancy features like wireless charging or noise cancellation, they are water-resistant, making them great for working out.
Govee Smart LED Strip Lights
Price: $20 on Amazon
These LED strip lights are a great way to bring color into anyone’s home. They can be used to accentuate the edges of a room, brighten a TV setup, or light up any other part of the house. You can use the Govee Home app to control the lights, change the color of the strip, or turn them on or off.
Anker 313 wireless charger stand
Price: $19 on Amazon
This wireless charger stand is great for anyone who doesn’t already have one. The great thing about a wireless charger stand instead of a wireless charging pad is that the stand allows you to easily see your notifications. The stand also allows you to charge your phone vertically or horizontally, so you can do things like watch a movie or FaceTime while it’s charging.
Amazon Echo Dot (5G)
Price: $23 on Amazon
This smart hub is the perfect gift for anyone in your life who has yet to embrace the world of smart home technology. The Echo Dot lets you do things like play music, check the weather, set an alarm, and control other smart home devices. The fifth generation model comes with better sound and faster response times.
Logitech M720 Triathlon
Price: $34 on Amazon
This wireless mouse is ergonomic and designed to be suitable for people of all hand sizes. It comes with a battery life of up to 24 months, and is compatible with computers, laptops, tablets, Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, and iPadOS. You can use it with up to three computers and assign six buttons for a personalized experience.
Amazfit Band 7
price: $45 on Amazon
You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to gift someone a high-quality fitness tracker. The budget-friendly Amazfit Band 7 can track several basic health metrics. It can warn you about abnormal heart rates, monitor your stress levels, and track your sleep quality. The watch has a battery life of up to 18 days with typical use, and up to 28 days with battery saving mode.
Philips SmartSleep Light Therapy Alarm Clock
Price: $49.95 on Amazon
PhoneSoap Essential UV Mobile Phone Sanitizer Box
This UV phone sterilizer makes a great gift for anyone who has a phone. Considering how dirty our phones get after placing them on things like restaurant tables, it’s good to have a layer of protection against viruses and other harmful bacteria. There are some expensive products out there, but the PhoneSoap Basic is pretty great and can sanitize more than just your phone, as you can add your keys, glasses, wallet, and more.
Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Price: $39.99 on Amazon
the Anker Soundcore 2 This wireless Bluetooth speaker is a great gift for people who like to listen to music or podcasts without headphones while spending time at home, their backyard, the beach or while camping. It protects your speaker from rain, dust, snow and spills, meaning you can use it almost anywhere. The speaker can run for up to 24 hours on a single charge, so you don’t have to constantly worry about battery life.
Subros electric lighter
Price: $9.99 on Amazon
this Subros electric lighter It’s a cute gift for the person in your life who is obsessed with candles. It’s also a nice tool for a friend or family member who loves to grill or go camping. The lighter is designed with child safety safeguards, you have to press the safety lock switch first, then press the ignition switch.
This post was originally published on November 13 and has been updated to include more gift recommendations and deals.
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