If you're getting a head start on holiday shopping, you can't go wrong with a few tech finds [1] for your loved ones. Whether they block out the world to listen to their playlists, podcasts, or audiobooks or look for new ways to create the ultimate smart home experience, we found the coolest gadgets at Walmart [2] for the holiday season. Treat them to high-quality headphones and speakers from Bose, Sony, Beats by Dr. Dre, JBL, and more. Make their life a little easier with robot vacuum cleaners and the smart Google Nest Hub. With these gadget upgrades [3], they'll be living in the year 3000. Keep reading to shop our top picks!
A Sentimental Gift: Aluratek 8" Digital Photo Frame
Import sentimental pictures and memories into the Aluratek 8" Digital Photo Frame [5] ($44, originally $60), and give it to a loved one who loves to reminisce about the good times. It has an automatic slideshow feature and true-colour LCD display. It's something they can put on their coffee table, vanity, or bookshelf.
For On-the-Go Audio: Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
The Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker [6] ($119) has balanced, crisp sound with a boost of bass. It has a durable, tear-resistant silicone strap and casing and a waterproof speaker perfect for an active lifestyle. It has up to six hours of battery life per charge. They can even pair this speaker with another one for stereo or party-mode playback. It comes in orange and navy blue as well.
For the Apple Enthusiast: Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds
You can't go wrong with the Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds [7] ($197) for the Apple enthusiast in your life! They can access Siri and double tap to play and skip songs. The earphones let them block out the noise for immersive sound or switch to transparency mode to hear what's happening around them. They're also sweat and water resistant, so they can work out with them.
A Personal Assistant: Google Nest Hub
Give the gift of the ultimate smart home find, the Google Nest Hub [8] ($79). They can enjoy entertainment, keep in touch with friends and family, control their smart household, stay on top of their schedule and errands, and so much more with this one device.
A Sleek, Durable Speaker: JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Give the gift of good vibes and better music with the JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker [9] ($90). It comes in a variety of colour choices, like black, grey, and blue. This speaker is dust-proof and waterproof and allows for 12 hours of wireless playtime. Whether it's rain, spilled drinks, or beach sand, this speaker can handle it all.
A Budget Smart Home Find: Google Home Mini
Think of this Google Home Mini [10] ($28) as a built-in personal assistant for your loved one. It's perfect for hands-free help while they're meal prepping, cleaning up, or multitasking. The voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant is ready to answer any questions, make any calls, or control other smart devices.
For the Binge-Watcher: Roku Express
There's no better gift than the beauty of binge-watching, and the Roku Express [11] ($29) makes for a great stocking stuffer. It's a high-definition streaming media player that can house all their streaming platforms and more in one portable device.
A Gift For the Apple Enthusiast: Apple Watch Series 6 GPS
The Apple Watch Series 6 GPS, 40mm [12] ($315) is a great gift for the Apple-lover in your life. They can keep track of fitness and health goals, their schedule and errands, and overall life with this gadget.
For Music-Lovers: Beats by Dr. Dre Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones
The music-lover in your life will thank you endlessly for these stylish Beats by Dr. Dre Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones [13] ($149, originally $300). They have a whopping 40 hours of battery life and next-level sound quality. They come in a variety of colours and patterns as well.
A Robot Vacuum: iRobot Roomba 676 Robot Vacuum
A vacuum cleaner that cleans the house without help? Sign us up! The iRobot Roomba 676 Robot Vacuum [14] ($244, originally $275) will definitely cut down on cleaning time, with a side bonus: it'll be good for their back because they won't have to bend to vacuum those hard-to-reach spots.
For Hydration Made Easy: Hidrate Spark Steel Smart Water Bottle
If you're shopping for someone who loves to live a healthy lifestyle, the Hidrate Spark Steel Smart Water Bottle [15] ($65) will be their new best friend. It's a smart water bottle that will remind them to drink water throughout the day by glowing. It even tracks their exact water intake and lets them know their progress on daily goals. How cool is that!? Read our in-depth review! [16]
A Robot Mop: Bissell SpinWave Wet, Dry Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Make their life easier with the Bissell SpinWave Wet, Dry Robotic Vacuum Cleaner [17] ($299, originally $400). It'll be their new best friend and their go-to for cleaning up all sorts of messes in the home. It's a smart cleaning robot that cleans up dry and wet messes, and it's app controlled!
A Fun LED Speaker: Anker Soundcore Flare 2 Wireless Speaker
Get the party started with the Anker Soundcore Flare 2 Wireless Speaker [18] ($76). It's waterproof with 360-degree sound and an LED light show perfect for the host who loves to throw the most epic parties. It even has a 12-hour playtime and bass boost technology.
For a Bass-Lover: Sony Portable Wireless Speaker SRS-XB01
Don't let the small size of the Sony SRS-XB01 Portable Wireless Speaker [19] ($35, originally $40) fool you; it brings the bass. It's an affordable, portable speaker that makes for a great stocking stuffer for the music-lover in your life.