Best 15 Tech gifts for dad or uncle

Fitbit Charge / Charge HR

Ideal for any dad that’s trying to lose a few pounds, the $129 Fitbit Charge provides detailed information regarding steps taken, calories burned, and stairs climbed throughout the day in additional quality of sleep at night. Both devices also link up to dad’s smartphone in order to transmit data wirelessly to the mobile app and provide call alerts when someone dials the phone. If dad is really into tracking his heart rate which exercising, step up to the $179 Charge HR.

GolfSense 3D Golf Swing Analyzer

Is dad’s idea of a perfect weekend spent on the golf course? The GolfSense is a fantastic technology-fueled gift for the avid golfer. Attaching to dad’s existing golf glove, the small device analyzes his swing in real-time and provides a comparison to previous swings as well as accurate swings. With 5 hours of battery life, the $129 GolfSense device provides details such as club speed, hand speed, hip placement, backswing measurements, and a general score rating all the elements of a good swing. If dad wants to brag to his golf buddies about an amazing swing, he can share that data on social media or over email.

Apple iPad Air 2

Easy to recommend, Apple’s iPad line continued to dominate the tablet space due to size, speed and simplicity of Apple’s operating system. The $485 iPad Air 2 is no exception offering features that include fingerprint recognition, a 9.7-inch Retina display, 16GB of storage space, a speedy CPU, and a thickness that’s just over 6 millimeters. However, if dad is a diehard Android user, consider Google’s Nexus 9 tablet at $399.99. (Check Ben’s Bargains for more Apple Deals.)

Nest Thermostat

Is your dad looking to save some money on the air conditioning bill this summer or the heating bill in the winter? Check out the 2nd generation Nest thermostat, a smart home device that reduces your utility bill by turning off the home’s central air system when no one is home. At a price point of $246, the Nest is reported to pay for itself in less than two years based on energy savings. The device can be controlled over Wi-Fi using a smartphone or tablet, ideal for couch potato dads.

Nest Thermostat

Is your dad looking to save some money on the air conditioning bill this summer or the heating bill in the winter? Check out the 2nd generation Nest thermostat, a smart home device that reduces your utility bill by turning off the home’s central air system when no one is home. At a price point of $246, the Nest is reported to pay for itself in less than two years based on energy savings. The device can be controlled over Wi-Fi using a smartphone or tablet, ideal for couch potato dads.

Logitech Bluetooth Multi-device Keyboard

Is dad always on the go with a variety of mobile devices stuffed into his laptop bag? Enter the $49 Logitech Bluetooth multi-device keyboard, a versatile keyboard that includes a cradle for smartphones and tablets. Using Bluetooth to connect to a mobile device, this is the perfect keyboard to knock out a few emails or text messages without having to spend time hunting and pecking out keys on the touchpad. Interestingly, this keyboard can connect to three devices at once and switch between the three devices using a dial on the device.

Polaroid Zip Mobile Instant Photo Printer

Great for dads that love to capture the moment with a photo, Polaroid’s most recent printer is a highly portable device that prints directly from a mobile smartphone or tablet via a Bluetooth connection. Creating prints that are 2 inches by 3 inches, the $129 Zip printer creates up to 25 smudge-proof prints on a single battery charge. The battery charges to full capacity within 90 minutes over a microUSB connection. The printer is also compatible with both iOS and Android devices. This is a fun mobile device that dad can take on the go to produce prints anywhere.

Logitech Ultimate Ears BOOM

Useful for dads that like to entertain guests, the latest Ultimate Ears BOOMfrom Logitech packs quite a punch at a $199.99 price point. Offering up one of the best bass experiences in the mobile Bluetooth speaker market, the BOOM offers 15 hours of music playback as well as a water and stain resistant shell for use either indoors or outside. While one of these speakers is definitely powerful enough for a party, you can double up the speakers over wireless syncing to produce stereo sound. Friends and family can also link up to the device over Bluetooth while at a party, ideal for sharing different kinds of music.

Samsung Galaxy S6

If dad is in the market for a new smartphone, it’s tough to go wrong with the Samsung Galaxy S6 ($199.99 under contract). While battery life falls slightly short of previous models, Samsung’s fantastic revision of the Android 5.0 operating system is silky smooth and smartly designed. Ideal for media hungry dads that spend more time in the Netflix app than the email app, the 5.1-inch display is absolutely stunning at 1440 by 2560 resolution. Of course, if dad is an iPhone guy, you can’t go wrong with either the iPhone 6 ($199.99 under contract) or iPhone 6 Plus ($299.99 under contract) either. (Check Ben’s for more Samsung deals.)

Roku 3

Does dad love kicking back in the home theater to watch Netflix? The 2015 revision of the $99.99 Roku 3 is definitely worth picking up. While Apple and Amazon have a vested interest in consumers purchasing movies and television shows to watch through iTunes and Amazon Instant Video, Roku doesn’t have that limitation and the latest hardware revision is top notch. The new Roku 3 comes with a voice search function as well as a speedy interface and support for hundreds of apps. It’s also the only streaming set top box with a headphone jack on the remote, vital for late-night viewing when trying not to disturb the family. However, if you need a less expensive option, check out the Amazon Fire TV Stick at a $39 price point.

Amazon Kindle Voyage

Does dad spend most of his time with his nose in a book? Amazon continues to dominate the E-Reader space with the $199 Kindle Voyage, an eReader with a high resolution display and battery life that lasts weeks. Replacing the Kindle Paperwhite, the Kindle Voyage offers an adaptive front light screen that automatically adjusts for daylight or the absence of light. Amazon has also added a haptic touch sensor to the bezel, thus simplifying turning the page by just adding a little pressure to the bezel. The device includes 4GB of storage page, which basically equates to storing thousands of books. If dad has an Amazon Prime subscription, be sure to remind him of one free book rental each month from the Kindle Lending Library.

Lowrance Fishfinder

Does dad spend more time on his boat than he does on land each weekend? Check out the Lowrance Elite-3X Sonar Fishfinder. Ranked number one on Amazon on the Fish Finder category, this well-liked fishfinder is ideal for freshwater and some shallow saltwater areas as well as ice fishing. The device sports a 3.5” color screen, low battery draw for extended use and a sensor that provides fish and structure detail. The Lowrance is also significantly less expensive than competing products, some of that have triple the Lowrance’s $99 MSRP.

Samsung Gear S Smartwatch

If dad has a Samsung smartphone, consider picking up the Samsung Gear S smartwatch at a $349.99 price point (or $149 under contract). Sporting a beautiful curved display, the Gear S will let dad answer phone calls like Dick Tracy as well as read texts, email, and app notifications. The device also offers health tracking features, ideal for any dad that’s looking to get in better shape.

Securifi Almond 2015

Setting up a Wi-Fi network can be daunting, especially when if you’ve never done it before. If your dad is somewhat technology-challenged, this is the perfect Wi-Fi router for his needs. One of the only Wi-Fi routers to offer a touchscreen interface, the 2015 revision of the original Securifi Almond can be set up within mere minutes of plugging it in. There’s no need to connect the router to a home computer to set it up as the name of the Wi-Fi network as well as the security password can be created via the touchscreen interface. The $90 Securifi Almond has a range up to 3,000 square feet and can also interact with smart home devices, basically acting as a smart home hub to control connected devices.

SimpliSafe2 Wireless Home Security System

For dads that want to protect their home and their family, the $260 SimpliSafe2 wireless home security system is a fantastic way to monitor the home without signing an expensive home-monitoring contract. The system is all wireless and installation takes roughly half an hour for the average home. While there is a $15 a month monitoring charge, this pales in comparison to competing services. Available sensors include door and window entry sensors, motion detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and panic buttons. The system also comes equipped with lithium batteries to keep the system running during power outages.

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