Christmas gift ideas: 5 unique and practical tech gifts to grab now on Amazon

From a speaker to a security camera, outdoor lights and more, here are Christmas gift ideas that fall under the tech and house and home categories. See this list of five.

Dec 9, 2023 - 09:00

Are you shopping for tech-savvy loved ones on your Christmas list this year?

Consider checking out some of the Amazon picks below.

Upgrade your home devices or a family member's to so-called smarter ones — i.e., those that make life much more convenient and cost-effective.

Here are five such items to consider this holiday season.

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A bluetooth speaker is a convenient necessity nowadays, as you can move it around to any room in your house and get stereo-quality sound.

This Treblab model has loud dynamic sound, peak power, LED lights and a rugged design — all for a wallet-friendly price tag.

Keep a watchful eye on pets, kids and anything else in your home with this rotating indoor camera.

At up to 50% off, it provides 360-degree coverage from your smartphone, tablet or compatible Alexa device.

You can save both money and energy by switching to a smart thermostat.

ENERGY STAR-certified thermostats save an average of $50 on yearly energy bills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates.

This one gives you on-the-go control.

You can let Alexa set the temperature — or set it yourself from anywhere with the Alexa app.

With the holidays on the horizon, you might be thinking about lighting up your home.

Grove makes it easy and energy-efficient with this kit, which allows you to choose from 75 scene modes and 16 million colors.

Plus, they’re durable, waterproof — and you can even activate them with voice control.

This little lamp makes a bright statement in any room, allowing you to control color and brightness with your voice.

It’s handy for setting bedtime and wake-up routines for your little one(s), while being an affordable smart home item for under $20.