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See our ethics statement.by Sheena VasaniCloseSheena VasaniCommerce WriterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Sheena VasaniDec 2, 2025, 3:00 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeSheena VasaniCloseSheena VasaniPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge.Smart home products are all about making everyday life a little easier, which is why they’re some of the best and most thoughtful gifts you can give. Some people go all out building a multi-gadget IoT kingdom (like our resident smart home expert, Jen Pattison Tuohy), but a smart home is whatever your recipient wants it to be. It can be as simple as wanting a cheap switch-flipping bot to brew you a pot of coffee before you exit the shower in the morning.RelatedThe Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guideThe Verge’s favorite holiday gifts under $100The best Christmas gifts under $50Some of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide for tinkerersThe Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide for teensThe best gift ideas for mom this holiday seasonThe best gifts for dads that have everything (but deserve more)The best Christmas gifts for gamers and movie loversHaving tested many smart home gadgets over the years, we pooled our knowledge to assemble our favorite recommendations for this gift guide. There are practical (and sometimes pricey) picks like smart ovens and robot vacuums to speed up cooking and cleaning, video doorbells to keep an eye on packages, and smart water fountains to keep pets hydrated while you’re away. We’ve also included a few items that double as decor, like a color-changing lamp-meets-Bluetooth-speaker, a TV that resembles wall art, and other fun ideas.How much do you want to spend?Under $20$21 to $50$51 to $150$151 to $400$401+Dash Rapid Egg Cooker$20$20Mornings are hard enough even before breakfast. The Dash Rapid egg cooker makes it easy to eat something nutritious, cooking up to seven eggs — poached, scrambled, or hard-boiled — in under 15 minutes. It automatically shuts off when your eggs are done, and you can pop the nonelectric parts in the dishwasher, making cleanup a breeze.Read More$20 at Amazon$20 at Target$20 at Kohl’sBlink Video Doorbell (second-gen)$70$70The latest Blink Video Doorbell is a great pick for anyone who values peace of mind (or doesn’t want to get off the couch to answer the door). It offers a 1080p head-to-toe view and more accurate motion alerts than its predecessor, letting your giftee monitor their door wherever they are. The battery-powered buzzer can even be hardwired, extending its longevity.Read More$70 at Amazon$70 at Best Buy$70 at TargetAobopar adjustable bookends$19$19Aobopar’s adjustable bookends are perfect for helping the bookworm in your life stay organized. The sturdy steel bookends expand up to 18 inches to fit your collection, keeping books (and bookshelves) tidy. Even better? They don’t have to be used just for books — they’re great for organizing notebooks, files, and magazines, too.Read More$19 at AmazonKasa Smart WiFi Plug Lite (two-pack)$14$2030% off$14Kasa’s Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite can turn almost any powered gadget into a smart device, letting you schedule and remotely control it with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can control the plug through the Kasa app, too, which comes in handy when you want to make it seem like you’re home while on vacation.Read More$14 at Amazon$15 at Newegg$15 at B&H PhotoRoborock Q10 S5 Plus$260$55053% off$260The holidays are a cause for celebration, but all those parties also make for a complete mess of your floors. Luckily, Roborock Q10 S5 Plus handles a good chunk of the cleaning up for you, scrubbing floors with its vibrating mop, dodging clutter with AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and emptying itself when it’s done, so you can spend more time relaxing after the festivities are over.Read More$550 at Amazon$260 at RoborockAmazon Smart Thermostat$80$80Amazon’s Smart Thermostat makes it easy to keep your home warm while reducing energy costs. It automatically adjusts the temperature based on whether you’re home or awake, even learning and adapting to your habits. Plus, it pairs well with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, so you can change the temperature without ever leaving the comfort of your bed or couch.Read More$80 at Amazon$80 at Best Buy$80 at TargetTwinkly Strings USB-C Pearls $50$50Twinkly Strings USB-C Pearls look nice year-round, adding a much-needed sparkle to rooms long after the holiday festivities end. They instantly brighten up any room with the color of your choosing, and with Twinkly’s AR mapping feature, you can individually control each LED for truly personalized lighting.Read More$50 at Twinkly$50 at TargetRing Wired Doorbell Pro$250$250Ring’s newest wired doorbell reimagines the classic with a sharper look and smarter tech. The standout feature is its Retinal 4K video with up to 10x enhanced zoom, letting you spot fine details from far away. You’ll get crystal-clear visuals, rich audio through Live View and Two-Way Talk with Audio+, and radar-powered 3D Motion Detection that sends more accurate alerts. Low-Light Sight delivers full-color views at night, while Video Descriptions tell you exactly what’s happening without opening the app. It’s sleek, responsive, and built to keep an eye on your doorstep smarter than ever.Read More$250 at RingOtoto Fun Guy odor absorber$15$2025% off$15Holiday meals can leave you with a full belly and a foul-smelling fridge, which is where Ototo’s Fun Guy comes in. The playful odor absorber can add a whimsical touch to your kitchen while serving a practical need. Just pop the mushroom-shaped top and load the smiley, spore-tacular container with baking soda to keep unwanted odors at bay.Read More$15 at Amazon$15 at The Container Store$17 at OtotoPetcube Fountain$60$8025% off$60Petcube’s rechargeable, 57-ounce fountain is a useful gift for busy pet parents. Its four-layer filtration system removes bacteria and other impurities from water, and it only runs when your animal is nearby to conserve battery life. The accompanying mobile app will alert you when it’s time to replace the filter, too, making it easy to stay on top of.Read More$60 at Amazon$70 at Petcube$60 at ChewyAura Ink$499$499A lot of smart home gifts are clever, but few feel as personal as the Aura Ink. The 13.3-inch E Ink display looks more akin to a traditional frame, complete with a cordless design, yet you can update it with color photos via a companion app. The low-tech panel also offers monthslong battery life, so there’s no need to worry about keeping it charged frequently.Read More$499 at AuraSwitchBot Bot$20$3033% off$20The SwitchBot Bot adds smarts to button-based gadgets like laundry machines, garage doors, and light switches. All you need to do is stick it onto a compatible button or switch, and it’ll physically press it for you on command. You can even set schedules and control the devices with your voice, or with the companion app.Read More$25 at Amazon$20 at SwitchBot (with code BFCM32)Samsung The Frame (2025)$1178$180035% off$1178If you want a smart home with one very clever trick, Samsung’s The Frame is a TV you should consider. When idle, it displays realistic art from museums around the world on its matte, anti-glare QLED display. Some may never guess that it’s also a great 4K display with a snappy 144Hz refresh rate that supports hands-free control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.Read More$1178 at Amazon (65-inch)$1200 at Best Buy (65-inch)$1600 at Samsung (65-inch)Ikea Skådis pegboard$30$30Ikea’s Skådis pegboard offers a stylish way to bring order to your living space. With customizable attachments like hooks, cups, and shelves, you can organize everything from headphones and keys to sunglasses and cables. It’s a nice way to keep all of your essentials within sight, but in a way that looks like wall decor rather than clutter.Read More$30 at IkeaAmazon Echo Show 15$300$300The Echo Show 15 does it all, from displaying photos and acting as a family bulletin board to even serving as a mini TV. Its slim 15.6-inch display can also showcase calendars, reminders, and recipes while you listen to your favorite music streaming service. With Alexa built in, you can even use it to control smart devices and check who’s at the door.Read More$300 at Amazon$300 at Best Buy$300 at TargetPhilips Hue smart bulb starter kit$154$18014% off$154The Philips Hue smart bulb starter kit comes with color-changing bulbs with 1,100 lumens of peak brightness that can be controlled with Alexa, Google Assistant, or the companion app. The included Hue Bridge lets you set custom lighting routines and expand your setup to 50 lights, while the Smart Button makes it easy to quickly dim the brightness or switch lighting scenes.Read More$154 at Amazon (three bulbs)$199 at The Home Depot (four bulbs)Kasa Smart Light Strip$17$2532% off$17The 16.4-foot Kasa Smart Light Strip lets you instantly change the vibe of any room. You can stick it anywhere — behind your TV, around your desk, or under cabinets — for a soft color-filled glow that sets the mood. You can use the Kasa app to create custom lighting effects, or control the lights with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.Read More$17 at AmazonEno DoubleNest Hammock$56$7525% off$56Eno’s DoubleNest hammock is perfect for lounging in the backyard or in a nice patch of the woods. It’s roomy enough for two adults, and it features a built-in pocket for stashing a book, phone, or drink. The fast-drying nylon hammock also packs down into a built-in stuff sack, though you will need to buy a pair of straps to actually hang it between trees if your giftee doesn’t own any.Read More$56 at Amazon$56 at Dick’s Sporting Goods$56 at EnoGoogle TV Streamer (4K)$75$10025% off$75The Google TV Streamer (4K) isn’t just for watching movies and TV shows in 4K with Dolby Atmos — it also doubles as a smart home hub with support for Matter and Thread. That means you can use Google’s latest streamer to control your lights, adjust the temperature of your home, and view livestreams from connected cameras, all within a snappy interface that’s easy to use.Read More$75 at Amazon$75 at Best Buy$100 at TargetNuki Smart Lock$159$159The Nuki Smart Lock makes it easy to upgrade your home security system without replacing your entire lock. It installs in minutes and can even sense when you’re approaching, automatically unlocking the door for you. It supports every major smart home platform through Matter, and you can easily share digital access with friends or family — perfect for when you’re on vacation and need someone to water the plants.Read More$159 at Amazon (with on-page coupon)The Minimalist Home$11$2352% off$11In The Minimalist Home, best-selling author and minimalist advocate Joshua Becker takes readers room by room, helping them decide what to keep and what to let go of. In addition to offering actionable advice, he encourages reflection on what adds value, guiding readers toward creating a home that’s supportive of a fulfilling life.Read More$11 at Amazon$23 at Barnes & Noble$11 at TargetModel P Smart Pizza Oven$489$69930% off$489Come on, who doesn’t love a good pizza? Gifting the Model P Smart Pizza Oven is a no-brainer. The electric oven makes it easy to craft restaurant-quality pizzas, heating up to 850 degrees Fahrenheit for wood-fired-style results in just minutes. It offers five cooking modes and connects to an app that lets you control temperature and even adjust cook time based on crust thickness.Read More$583 at Amazon$489 at CurrentSmart Mechanical Keyboard MK1$50$8038% off$50The Smart Mechanical Keyboard MK1 is a great gift for those who want to utilize smart home commands right from their PC. With built-in, customizable smart home controls, you can switch on the lights and turn on the fan without leaving your desk. The wired keyboard connects via a USB-A cable, and it’s Matter-compatible, too, so it’ll work with all your smart devices. Plus, it even features vibrant RGB lighting with customizable effects.Read More$50 at Third RealityGovee Table Lamp 2 Pro$135$18025% off$135Govee’s battery-powered Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL is just as handy for holiday parties as it is for when it’s just you in the room. The color-changing smart lamp doubles as a portable Bluetooth speaker, with lights that sync to the beat. You can create custom lighting effects in the app or choose from preset scenes tailored to suit different moods, from upbeat party vibes to more relaxing ones. And, it’s compatible with Matter, too, so it’ll work with most of your giftee’s smart home devices.Read More$135 at Amazon$135 at Best Buy$135 at GoveeAction Cats Magnets$5$1050% off$5A set of Action Cats Magnets is a fun way to brighten up your fridge or magnetized workspace. Each pack includes 12 cats in all kinds of silly, adorable poses, from stretching their little paws to lounging. Aside from being cute, the magnets are also useful, capable of holding notes, your daily to-do lists, and even photos — you know, magnet stuff.Read More$5 at The Container StoreLutron Diva Smart Dimmer Switch Kit$99$12521% off$99Lutron’s Diva Smart Dimmer turns your home’s existing wired lights into smart ones you can control from anywhere. It replaces your standard wall switch, making it easy to dim or adjust multiple lights from your wall switch, your phone, or even with your voice.Read More$99 at Amazon$100 at The Home DepotMadeline Rug$99$24960% off$99With its mix of golds, oranges, pinks, purples, and greens, the Madeline Rug adds a cheerful pop of color to any space. Its vintage-inspired design, featuring diamond medallions and floral motifs, brings warmth and personality without being overwhelming, making it a great way to subtly add some character to your room.Read More$99 at Rugs (5’ 3 x 8, rectangle)The Spot$225$225The Spot is a modular organizer that can bring order to your shower, with a mirror, soap dish, and baskets included — although, you can use it in other areas of your home if you prefer. Every part is customizable; you can adjust the strap length, move around baskets and other accessories, and even add new ones as you go. From soaps and shampoos to keys and mail, it literally gives you a spot for everything, anywhere.Read More$225 at Quiet TownBosch 800 Series VeroCafe espresso machine$2199$2199Bosch’s high-end espresso machine lets you whip up a myriad of cafe-caliber drinks with the touch of a button. It has over 35 programs for crafting drinks from around the world — including espresso, café con leche, and koffie verkeerd. It also ships with support for Amazon Alexa, so you can put in your order before you even get out of bed in the morning.Read More$2199 at Amazon$2199 at Bosch$2199 at Sur La TableVestaboard Note$899$129931% off$899The Vestaboard Note features over 2,800 mechanical flaps that flip to reveal letters and symbols, just like the vintage split-flap displays once found in old train stations. Each flap can display one of 64 alphanumeric characters and a range of symbols, letting you drop quotes, schedule love notes, and set reminders using the web interface or the mobile app.Read More$899 at Vestaboard (frameless)$988 at Vestaboard (with frame)CreditsPhotographer, photo editor: Amelia Holowaty KralesArt director and designer: Cath VirginiaCreative director: Kristen RadtkeFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Sheena VasaniCloseSheena VasaniCommerce WriterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Sheena VasaniGadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsGift GuidesCloseGift GuidesPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Gift GuidesSmart HomeCloseSmart HomePosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Smart HomeTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechVerge ShoppingCloseVerge ShoppingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Verge ShoppingMore in GadgetsSome of the stuff we bought during Black Friday and Cyber MondaySony’s new A7 V uses a partially stacked sensor so you can shoot silently8Verge ScoreThe Nikon ZR gets surprisingly close to a real RED camera (for a lot less money)DRAM it! 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Smart home gifts are about making everyday life a little easier, and that’s why they’re some of the best and most thoughtful gifts you can give. Some people go all out building a multi-gadget IoT kingdom (like our resident smart home expert, Jen Pattison Tuohy), but a smart home is whatever your recipient wants it to be. It can be as simple as wanting a cheap switch-flipping bot to brew you a pot of coffee before you exit the shower in the morning.

The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide touches on many different things, including price range considerations, and features a selection of recommendations ranging from budget-friendly options to more substantial investments. Several of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25, including the Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen), Aobopar adjustable bookends, and Kasa Smart WiFi Plug Lite (two-pack). Other recommended items include the Roborock Q10 S5 Plus for cleaning, the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker to start your day, and the Kasa Smart Light Strip to set the mood. More pricey options like the Nuki Smart Lock offer security, while the Vestaboard Note offers a quirky, analog way to display your thoughts.

We've pooled our knowledge to assemble these recommendations, and many of them are available in a range of prices, from around $20 to over $2,000. For instance, those seeking to simplify their cleaning tasks could consider the Roborock Q10 S5 Plus, a robotic vacuum that handles floor cleaning, or the Blink Video Doorbell for peace of mind. There are also more decorative pieces, like the Twinkly Strings USB-C Pearls, designed to add color and magic to any room, as well as the Google TV Streamer (4K) for entertainment and smart home integration. The cost of these items varies significantly, and they can be found across various retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from the manufacturers themselves.