Mother’s Day is Sunday, which means you’re probably scrambling to find a gift. But before you resort to the traditional — and all-too-convenient — flowers or chocolate, consider infusing a little technology into mom’s life.
Here are our picks for the top tech-savvy Mother’s Day gifts for every budget.
Tile Tracker
If your mom often finds herself juggling appointments, performances and classes, she’s bound to misplace a few items here and there. For these situations, turn to Tile, a Bluetooth tracking device. You attach small tiles to things Mom tends to lose, such as sets of keys, and load the Tile app on a smartphone. Locate a tagged item by sound or viewing its last-known location on a map. You can buy one Tile for $25, or choose a bundle of the handy trackers at a discount.
Electric Wine Bottle Opener
Help mom kick back and enjoy a relaxing glass of wine with the Waring Pro electric wine bottle opener. This product takes the work out of opening bottles by hand and can pop open as many as 50 bottles per charge. It’s available for $29.99 from Best Buy.
Sensor Soap Dispenser
Place your palm underneath the Simplehuman Sensor Pump soap dispenser and you’ll receive a shot of soap, no pumping required. Mom can even control how much soap it dispenses using the device’s volume-control buttons. The 8-ounce version costs $39.99 at Kohl’s.
Fitbit Flex
Set mom up with her very own fitness assistant when you buy her the popular Fitbit Flex. It’s less expensive than some of Fitbit’s newest models, but offers the standard features she is likely to care about most, including the ability to track distances, set goals, count calories and monitor sleep quality. And when the day’s done, she can view her progress on a synced smartphone or computer. The black version is available for $78.99 from Wal-Mart.
Nook GlowLight Plus
For moms who love to read, there’s the popular Nook GlowLight Plus e-reader, which sells for $129.99 from Barnes & Noble. The waterproof device can hold thousands of books and lets mom read for as many as six weeks on a single charge.
Amazon Echo
The Echo, Amazon’s voice-controlled Bluetooth speaker, doubles as a home assistant. It uses the Alexa Voice Service, which means mom can ask it to play music from her online streaming accounts, adjust her smart home devices (such as Nest), give her traffic updates or even order a pizza. Get it for $179.99 from Amazon or $159.99 from Best Buy.
Bluetooth Grilling Thermometer
The iDevices Kitchen iGrill2 grilling thermometer makes for high-tech cooking. Thanks to the device’s Bluetooth functionality, mom can walk away from food while it’s cooking and still keep an eye on it — at least virtually. She’ll receive alerts on her smartphone or tablet when that juicy steak reaches just the right temperature. We found this helpful device for $99.95 from Sur La Table.
Plantronics Wireless Headphones
Gift your sporty mom a way to enjoy tunes when she exercises. Plantronics’ BackBeat Fit wireless headphones feature a behind-the-neck design that makes them easy to wear while working out. They boast a rechargeable battery with up to eight hours of listening time and come with a neoprene armband for storing a smartphone. Buy them for $99.99 from Best Buy.
Ringly Bluetooth Ring
Jewelry isn’t just for looks anymore. The $195 Dive Bar ring from Ringly combines function and fashion. This tourmalated quartz ring connects to mom’s phone via Bluetooth, then vibrates and emits a subtle light when she gets a notification on her phone.
iRobot Mopping Robot
The iRobot Braava Jet 240 wipes away messes on hard floors with the push of a button. The mopping robot is designed especially for use in kitchens and bathrooms, and is available for $199.99 from Bed Bath & Beyond.
Apple Watch Sport
Set mom up with the ultimate in smartwatches with the Apple Watch Sport, which retails for $299 at Apple. The watch can track her activity, monitor her heart rate, display her favorite apps and, of course, offer access to texts and calls from a synced iPhone — not to mention tell the time. Since the Apple Watch was discounted $50 earlier this year, now’s a great time to buy.
If you’re planning on buying any of these tech gifts online, remember to select a fast shipping speed (or let mom know her gift will be a little delayed). Many retailers also allow you to buy online and pick up the item in-store. Otherwise, head out to the shops personally to guarantee you’re ready with your high-tech gift in hand for mom’s big day.
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