Our Holiday Gift Guide for 2017
The She's Wired Holiday Gift Guide is here with tech gifts for everyone on your list. From your aunt who is always planning her next trip to your granddaughter who you can't seem to figure out, we've got you covered.
For a Smart Home
Sonos One: Sonos and Amazon's Alexa got together and now we have the Sonos One. Ask her to play a lullaby while putting your kids to bed or Etta James as your honey pulls into the driveway. Perfect for the Music Lover.
Google Home: For searching, Google is king, making their home assistant one of the smartest in the game. This one is especially great if you've already got Google devices like the Chromecast in your home. Perfect for everyone.
Amazon's Alexa: Alexa is the girl who started it all and still stands as the gold standard for smart home devices. If you know someone who uses Amazon prime for everything, Alexa's their girl. Perfect for last minute shoppers.
For the Chef
Sous Vide: Really impress your guests with perfectly evenly cooked food controlled by an app on your phone. Bluetooth connectivity and super simple use makes for the perfect gift for your favorite host.
Perfect Blend: Using the Perfect Blend is as simple as choosing a recipe on Perfect's app, dropping ingredients into the blender until you hear the ping, and blending. The app automatically tracks your smoothie's nutritional content, leaving you to enjoy a refreshing healthy smoothie. We're all about easy living in 2018. Perfect for the health nut.
Instant Pot Smart: Pressure cookers have come a long way since the days of exploding meals all over your kitchen walls. Now they're safe, super easy to use, and touted by the likes of the NY Times. Perfect for the foodie without a ton of time.
For the Kids
Oculus Rift Virtual Reality System: Seriously the most advanced gaming around, this VR system plops you right in the middle of the action. You'll be the coolest grown-up like ever. Perfect for the kid who is not easily impressed.
Society 6 Laptop Sleeve: Keep them computing in style with this cute laptop sleeve featuring a very skeptical feline. Society 6 is full of cute tech accessories if kitties aren't their thing. Perfect for the aesthetically driven teen.
For the Photographer
Society 6 Old School Camera Phone Case: Turn your smart phone into a retro camera and make your vintage Instagram filter that much more authentic. Perfect for the niece who wasn't alive during floppy disks.
DxO ONE 20.2MP Digital Connected Camera: In what has to be the coolest gadget on our gift guide, DxO offers a DSLR camera that uses your smart phone as the viewfinder. With its own battery and storage capability, the connected camera won't put a strain on your phone. Perfect for anyone on the She's Wired staff...
Wireless SD Card: Completely wirelessly, this card sends the photos from your camera straight to your PC. Put this card in your camera, take all the pictures, open your computer, and there they are! Perfect for the on-the-go photographer.
For Security
Amazon, Arlo, and Nest Security Cameras: Give the gift of sight! Amazon, Netgear, and Nest all put their latest smart security cameras in the ring this holiday season, and She's Wired thinks they make a practical addition to any gift list. Perfect for everyone you want to keep safe.
Nest Secure: What sets Nest's security system apart is how easy it is to live with. Unlike traditional security systems, Nest makes it really simple to disarm when you're away from home so cleaners, kids, and unexpected guests don't trigger the alarm. Perfect for security without the fuss.
For the Netflix Binger
Google OnHub: So maybe you think getting someone a new router doesn't seem like the most thoughtful gift you can give... but trust us, nothing spells devotion like super fast Wi-Fi speeds. Even your friends who can't stop raving about their Google Fiber will appreciate extending that speedy streaming to every inch of their home. Perfect for anyone who still hasn't finished Season 7 of Downtown Abbey.
For Those With Everything
June Oven Pro: The Jetsons would be jealous of this oven, which uses internal cameras to identify the food inside and offer the perfect temp and timing. A Bluetooth enabled app controlling the oven allows for hands-off, stress-free cooking. Perfect for the low-key chef.
Populele Smart Ukelele: The Populele app connects via Bluetooth to teach you exactly how to use this smart Ukelele. You'll be playing your favorite tunes before the New Year! Perfect for the savvy strummer.
Apple Watch: When they've got it all, give them everything. Cellular, news, texts, alarms, fitness, all on their wrist. The future has arrived, and it is the Apple Watch. Perfect for when they've got to know it all.