Technology gifts for everyone on the list in 2021

2021-12-06 14:02:49 By : Ms. Danielle Xu

The holiday shopping season is in full swing. In the past few months, we have been testing new technology products to help you simplify your shopping experience. Here is a list of everything we have been testing and our thoughts on each device. Sit back, let us show the perfect gift for everyone on your list and enjoy your holiday!

Pets and homes, smart homes and offices

Hobbies and travel Health and fitness

CatGenie replaces cat litter with reusable and washable pellets, because it will be washed and dried after each use, so there is no need to replace it. Just set up CatGenie AI and you can say goodbye to cat litter that is disgusting, smelly and environmentally friendly.

"CateGenie is a very cool technology. It seems easy to set up and get started. I worry that my picky cats in the past would be reluctant to use it, but it makes my family very happy." — Fumiko

Where to buy: Website code: IOTFORALL25 Any AI package is an immediate discount of $25, and expires on December 31, 21

This is an answer for dog owners who want to track their dog's whereabouts and monitor key health data (such as activity and sleep) via their mobile phones. The product has excellent battery life (3 months), is waterproof, and offers a variety of colors and sizes for all types of dogs.

"The setting of the Fi collar is extremely simple. I have a large and energetic 10-month-old German Shepherd, so it is very important for us to be able to track whether her activity level is correct. When she lives with friends or family At that time, I also really like being able to track her location, activity and sleep remotely to give her peace of mind."

Dog owners can easily track and monitor the location of their dogs through their smartphones. This does require a subscription plan to continuously monitor your pet's activities.

Our impression: "We had the opportunity to talk to the creator of this product. We like their passion and vision for the product. They use different connection technologies to help make it a great choice to help monitor your pet anytime, anywhere. It has a long battery life, is waterproof, and allows you to create a virtual fence-it is definitely worth a try when you are looking for the best way to track your dog indoors and outdoors." — Hannah

Any dog ​​owner (or pet owner) with a sliding glass door will love Wazyn. This DIY solution is very easy to install and integrate with Alexa. It is equipped with built-in sensors, mobile apps and cameras, allowing your pets to enter and exit the house more easily.

“Before getting Wayzn, I didn’t realize how long I needed to stop what I was doing to get our dog in and out of the yard, but now I often find myself using Alexa or Wayzn mobile apps to open the back door even if we and our puppies Go home together. I wish we had this when we first performed toilet training on her, but I am glad that she is now completely free to go out when needed."-Dani

Where to buy: website

Android or Apple device users who want to better track their stuff can connect to this device. Tile offers a variety of different devices to track anything you can slide or slide in its stylish little device

"I am a new user of Tile, but I knew from the beginning that they were the leader in the field. Their new product has an impressive design and is easy to set up, not to mention the super friend interface on their app. It's The range is even more impressive (400 feet), and the fact that it can be integrated with a voice assistant is just the perfect cherry." — Ryan

It is equipped with functions similar to an adult smart watch, but designed for children aged 5-12. Without the Internet, without social media, all messages are encrypted end-to-end. This is ideal for families looking for alternatives to secure smartphones that focus on privacy and transparency.

"What a cool product! It has free music streaming, activity tracking, photo/video features, video calls, to name a few, all of which are packaged in a great device that allows parents to control everything. Use this Smart watches are easy, and our tests have shown us how tech-savvy children today are. The more we dig into the feature set, the more impressed we are with the design and ability to contain so much content in a single device. At the same time Put privacy and safety first." — Shui On

Parents who are looking for a safe way to introduce children aged 4-10 to digital life while struggling to find a balance between screen time and physical activity will find what they are looking for here.

"High cost performance. We like gamification elements. Kids can earn Xplora coins for every 1,000 steps they take. These coins can be exchanged for various popular games on their Goplay platform. GPS tracking function and allow children to receive pre-approved The abilities of phone calls, text messages and emoji really make this smartwatch worth exploring for young children." — Ryan

Want to digitally display photos and videos of friends and family at home or at work? Look no further!

"Great product, easy to set up and add relatives to more easily share (and display) photos and videos privately. Nixplay has a membership option that can increase storage space, video clip length, and other benefits to consider (not usage requirements) . I have a previous version that my parents like to use, so it’s definitely worth considering using it during the holidays." — Ryan

Where to buy: official website

Children over 5 years old will have fun at home or in class while learning to build STEAM skills. The robot can be easily guided by parents, making it easier than ever for children to learn basic coding concepts and build their own programs.

"Cool small coding robot. Its intuitive design is an excellent starting point for learning coding. It is easy to learn. We can see that it is not only a simple coding concept tool, but also a tool integrated with Google’s Blockly. Use OzoBlockly by giving children the opportunity to create a wide range of programs to expand their learning and creative potential." — Ryan

Where to buy: official website

Children over 8 years old who are interested in learning how to code will shine with this easy-to-use tool. Children can safely learn five different coding languages ​​(Blocky, Snap!, JavaScript, Python and C++) while creating colorful works of art.

"Artie Max is very easy to use and very suitable for the children we have tested, who are already fascinated by technology and art. The personality of the robot is very suitable to help children while staying entertained and learning. This is not always an easy task. We hope When we are in STEM courses, we have this in school." — Ryan

Where to buy: Amazon

Parents of young children (over 3 years old) who are looking for new and creative ways to help interact with their children and promote active, healthy activities and habits will love Smart Teddy.

It is definitely a unique kind of early childhood education method. Once you set up Smart Teddy, it is very easy to use and can be customized according to the activities and habits you wish to help your child with. Assuming that the child has a good relationship with Smart Teddy, we can definitely see how this fits in with the parents' efforts to help the child learn. "— Ryan

Where to buy: Amazon

This smart board is perfect for any office course where the team is looking for better ways to brainstorm, present to customers and improve virtual training courses. You can get everything from video conferencing functions to applications (Youtube, Chrome, etc.), plus countless writing canvases. So if you, like us, have multiple people in the office constantly sharing whiteboards and taking pictures before their ideas are deleted, then you will love the ability to create multiple user profiles on Vibe so that you can save and revisit you Ideas work anytime.

"We have always been'marveled' by the product that comes in, but this product may eat cakes. From setup to the first login, the process couldn't be easier. The responsiveness of the screen is great, and it feels even better than we expected We have all used whiteboards around the office, but this is like having unlimited whiteboards in one place. If you are looking for a better, cleaner, and more feature-rich way of collaboration, I promise you will be worth the investment in your Team and/or show to customers." — Shui On

(Additional bonus: We plan to produce some very exciting content for our audience through Vibe Smart Board, so stay tuned!)

Where to buy: The website gets 15% by clicking on this link and using the code IOT15

It is perfect for anyone who wants to better cover their wireless network in a specific location. You don't have to be tech-savvy to make it work, which is a huge advantage.

"Setup couldn't be simpler. We installed it in the office and immediately witnessed its benefits. If you need to create or extend a wireless network at home, especially in hard-to-reach places, this is definitely worth exploring." — Ryan

Where to buy: Website $149.99 $142.99 | Amazon $119.99 | Tiger Direct Sales $129.99 | Walmart $129.99

Get this product for anyone looking for a simple setup of indoor HD cameras while avoiding the up-front cost of video equipment; when you sign up for one of the most affordable premium services of any home security camera at a price of $9.99/month, Canary will provide you for free You serve.

"If you can pay monthly, that's a great camera. The camera is easy to set up and the quality is high. If you need to install an indoor camera for your home, it's definitely worth studying"-Ryan

This is perfect for anyone who has taken the first step in smart home security or smart home security veterans who want to upgrade their home security, because it can perfectly be used as a standalone single camera or multi-camera setup.

"A great little camera, very easy to set up. We like the way it can be used indoors and outdoors, and highly recommend it to anyone who is starting to establish a safe home setting." — Ryan

Where to buy: website (currently 37% discount)

From parents to pet owners, to everyone who wants to monitor their home from anywhere-this camera is very diverse because its privacy and communication capabilities make it almost endless.

“It’s easy to install (it’s a must to use a security camera nowadays). We like to use a privacy shutter to disable the camera/microphone at home. The ability to have two-way audio gives us a lot of ideas on how to use it, from monitoring your pet while you are away, To use it in the nursery to take care of the children, to set up multiple rooms around to communicate with each other." — Ryan

This is the perfect gift for anyone who is looking for a home security system that requires few settings and a minimum number of devices. It is simple and easy to use.

"This is a super unique home safety method that we have never tested before. In our "smaller" test facility, the setup couldn't be easier. For larger homes/spaces, more equipment may be needed And good WiFi covering the entire home to provide maximum efficiency-but this is usually the current situation." — Ryan

Where to buy: website (use the code IoTForAll to enjoy a 20% discount)

If you are looking for a gift to seamlessly control multiple smart home products from leading brands in one control panel, then this is it. It is like a universal remote control for smart home devices.

"If you are interested in taking your smart home settings to a new level, these all-in-one control panels are definitely worth studying. The interface is clean and the integration is very easy to set up. Definitely worth considering!" – Ryan

Where to buy: website

Give a gift that saves cleaning time! Although the price is higher than other robot vacuum cleaners on the market, there is really no better choice for those who want a non-interference method of vacuuming and mopping with a device.

“As an avid user of Roborock S6 MaxV vacuum cleaner, I can’t wait to try the new S7+. It didn’t disappoint me and really solved what I wanted to be different from S6. For me, I’m always looking for a powerful suction power, Being able to clean the floor mop and clean the carpet at one time, I want to reduce the need to manually empty it-they solve all these problems with S7+. Whether you have used the sweeping robot for many years or have never used it before, I strongly recommend you to check this sweeping robot . You will not be disappointed." — Ryan

Where to buy: Amazon (11/22/2021 – 11/29/2021 24% discount)

Imagine allowing your loved ones to open the blinds without getting up. If they have 2-2.5 inch rope blinds, then Iblinds allows them to do so.

"To be honest, this was not something we were initially focusing on, but once we installed it, we were fans. You can set a schedule for opening/closing the blinds, use Alexa/Google Home to control them with your voice, or just use Mobile phone to adjust the blinds. It does require you to set up the Z-Wave hub and install the product on the blinds, but their instructions make it a breeze. This product makes us want to make sure that our house is full of 2-2.5 inches Rope lifting horizontal blinds." — Ruian

Where to buy: website (save 25% – 35% during holidays)

Smart vacuum cleaners are suitable for everyone, but we know that due to price reasons, they are sometimes more like a product worth owning. But in this case, Uoni set a price for it, loaded it with all the features you would expect from a robot vacuum cleaner, and then created an automatic emptying trash can. All kinds of not to love?

"This is my first experience with a robot vacuum cleaner, and it definitely did not disappoint me. I have been looking for something that can easily suck up cat hair around the house without having to pull out the manual vacuum cleaner every time. Once set up, it It finished its job. Automatically emptying the trash can is a great feature, but you must not schedule it to be emptied in the middle of the night (the sound is a bit loud)." — Eric

Where to buy: website 

Let your loved ones start monitoring their home for water leaks, theft, alarms and temperature changes. The starter kit takes less than 15 minutes to set up and can be connected to your phone without professional installation or subscription fees.

"For starters, smart products with no subscription fees are great. The time it takes to connect the sensor to our mobile phone is seamless, and the sensor works the same as advertised. We can’t compare such a starter kit Ask for more. Bonus: If the starter kit meets your needs, they will provide affordable expansion kits to expand your system." — Shui On

Where to buy: website (20% Notion Starter Kits with promo code IFA20-if you use our link, the discount will be applied at checkout)

Smart lighting enthusiasts who are looking for a wifi-connectable bulb that allows you to easily change colors and are compatible with Alexa and Google Home will be ecstatic.

"We like smart lighting, so this definitely caught our attention. Ease of use is the key, whether it's changing colors, arranging when the lights are on/off, or communicating with it through our Alexa (or Google Home), you are sure You will find that this is a good complement to other smart lighting products installed in your home." — Ruian

Where to buy: Amazon

Anyone can use it, but those who know more about photography/videography will get the most value from it. It is worth noting that through additional uses, such as webcams, and the continuous development of GoPro camera modules, the company has done a good job in making their cameras not only suitable for action fans.

"As an avid GoPro user (but it is undeniable from Hero4), Hero 10 Black makes me feel like a kid at Christmas. I am a little worried that so many new features will overwhelm me, but honestly, the camera is The walkthrough during the setup process made this feeling quickly subside. Shooting and recording videos produced some of the most stable and clear content I have ever experienced. As a team, we are already planning how to use Hero 10 Black with our audience. Share more exciting content." — Shui On

Thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials, this is a great telescope for anyone, especially those who have no experience with telescopes. This is the first telescope that uses a smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. It is intended to be a good starting point for those interested in astronomy.

"For people who have always been interested in the night sky but are at a loss for the number of telescopes on the market, I am very satisfied with the overall ease of use, quick setup time (approximately 20 minutes), and overall simple integration with the application. Explore the Milky Way in depth." — Ryan

This is a mobile phone for media lovers outside of the United States. The ZERO X Pro smartphone has a very clear and bright screen and beautiful speakers, which seems very suitable for those who find themselves spending most of their phone time scrolling through videos or listening to music.

"The price of ZERO X Pro is really reasonable, it feels sturdy, and it looks and sounds great. Because it is not designed for American audiences, we really can only test it on WiFi." – Ryan

Where to buy: website (non-US audience)

Although suitable for anyone, there are so many options on the market, which is more suitable for professional drivers (i.e. carpool drivers) looking for high-quality road and cabin recording videos.

"Although I am not a carpool driver, this is a great dash cam test because it is very easy to set up and install. The quality of the video is very good, allowing me to explore other Nexar products and find the one that best suits my driving needs." — Ruian

Anyone who is looking for any easy-to-carry paper digital tablet will love it, which is specifically designed to help you focus and improve your thinking at work. This is perfect for people who like handwriting but want to be able to reuse their work in a digital workflow.

"For people who write everything, whether it’s brainstorming notes or to-do lists, you can name it. I found this device to be great. I’m not sure what will happen because I used it before My digital notebook tablet is inferior at best. It’s a very smooth and smooth experience. It’s a real selling point for me to easily start new notes and keep them organized, let alone take up as little space as possible Thin." — Ryan

Help your friends and family take their smartphone video recording and streaming to the next level. It is equipped with features such as facial recognition, power following and gesture control, which helps to make the video capture smooth and without any additional actions.

"This is the first time I have used the gimbal, which makes me wonder why I haven't used it to shoot video. This pocket-sized device took me a second to figure out how to operate it, but once I was up and running It, it left a deep impression, especially the AI ​​gesture control available during recording. It also has a built-in wireless charging power supply, which is a good addition." — Ryan

Where to buy: Amazon

If you want to improve your personal safety, maybe you walk into your car alone at night, or just want something safer, this smart pepper spray connects to the SABRE personal safety app via Bluetooth, allowing you to Send an alert to emergency contacts at your location when pepper spray is deployed. 

"We know that not everyone needs or wants pepper spray, but there are many people who do. For those people, we found this to be a very innovative solution with continuous location tracking and the ability to add professionalism Surveillance (via a paid subscription) to add an extra layer of protection to long-standing personal security solutions." — Shui On

Where to buy: Amazon (may not be able to ship to all locations)

IPhone users with a MagSafe-compatible iPhone will love the accessibility and convenience of this product, as their car vents have enough space to keep the phone charging while driving.

"Since I bought the iPhone, I have been waiting for the MagSafe compatible car vent bracket to come out-because all the other solutions I have tried require the phone to be plugged into a power source for charging. According to my tests, the magnet can be used while driving. Secured in a very sturdy way with my Apple case. It does add an extra cord to your console, but unless you have a wireless charging pad in your car, you can’t get rid of it.” — Ryan

Where to buy: website

Stylish and comfortable glasses, perfect for walking to the grocery store or reaching flow at the desk. Fauna provides an unobtrusive sound that can help you stay safe and understand your surroundings during the journey, or help remind you to take a step back at work (or drink some water!).

"Fauna positions itself as not just another humble Bluetooth speaker, but a mindfulness device-at the same time quitting your phone addiction. The Fauna app enables you to listen to the soundscape to focus or relax , Set reminders to drink or stretch, or use the built-in Pomodoro method timer. The glasses are surprisingly comfortable, the controls (although sometimes a bit sensitive) feel natural and intuitive, and the quality of the speakers is much better than I imagined with a pair of glasses." — Fumiko

In any case, we are not medical professionals, but for people who want to better understand how their body burns calories, the device seems very useful. This is not something we all consider, but it may be something we should consider because of how much calories we burn have an impact on weight loss, fitness, and overall health.

"Such a cool device can meet my current fitness goals and calorie monitoring and intake. It's super easy to set up and use. I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to better track what they enter their body and how it affects their metabolism. This"-Ryan

Where to buy: website ($40 off annual subscription plan, including unlimited metabolism assessment, daily metabolism tracking and personal nutrition guidance)

It is very suitable for leisure and competitive swimmers who want to better track and monitor their swimming exercises. The head-up display allows you to view the segment, set time, rest time and other results in real time while swimming.

"Although I am not an avid swimmer, this product makes me strongly consider entering the swimming pool more frequently for swimming exercises. The setup and installation process is simple, and the head-up display is clear, but it doesn't get in the way in my circle. I have a competitive triathlon colleague who has also tried these and they are very impressed with the ease of use-needless to say they will add it to their fitness equipment this season"-Ryan

Where to buy: Black Friday sale on the website-Smart Goggle US$199-November 22nd to November 29th

Ideal for health-conscious people who want to better understand and easily track key vital signs. The companion app allows you to track your vital signs and share them with your doctor to discuss any necessary changes to your health plan.

“A beautiful-looking product seems to be the same as advertised. It’s easy for us to continue working at work, watching TV at home, and sleeping. From there, the app has done its job and provided us with information about what we often don’t do but Health information insights that should probably be checked more frequently." — Ryan

Where to buy: Use code RING10 to enjoy a 10% discount at checkout on the website

Anyone who wants to continue to better understand key vital signs through the use of their ring device and mobile app. You can track everything from heart rate, steps, calories burned, SpO2, and key sleep tracking indicators.

"Nothing is easier than wearing a ring, so if you are committed to better tracking your health, then this is a good choice. We like the ease of setup and the ability to collect during the day and when we sleep. Seems to be a very accurate date." — Ryan

FOCI is really suitable for introspective digital fans or anyone who wants to better understand their work habits, but you should remember that FOCI is only effective when you are sitting down and not talking (because it creates measurements based on breathing patterns) . Therefore, if you spend most of your time on your desk, or if you are working for a long time and want to get more benefits, then FOCI may be a good solution.

"FOCI certification is a very concise tool that can be used to measure and collect data about your productivity. Although the setup is a bit picky and the instructions are not very clear to me, once I set it up and completed my profile During the study period, FOCI gave me surprisingly clear insights and let me know when I can get the best job done."——Fumiko

Where to buy: Use the code IOTFORALL15 on the website to enjoy a 15% discount