Digital photo frame preloaded with family photos
Grandparents especially love a frame that the family can keep adding new pictures to.
Gifts for Tech Lovers
Tech lovers already own the big devices, so the best gifts are the accessories they use every day, a clever upgrade they have not got round to, or gadgets that make home and travel easier.
15 ideas to start from
Make it personal
Lists are a starting point. Tell the generator one or two things about this particular person and get ideas no list would include.
Tips for choosing
- Check their phone and platform (iPhone or Android) before buying accessories.
- Small daily-use upgrades beat novelty gadgets.
- For older relatives, set the gadget up before you give it.
New to this? Our guide to choosing a gift explains why recipients and givers judge gifts differently.
Questions
What are good tech gifts?
Wireless earbuds or noise-cancelling headphones, a power bank, a wireless charging stand, an item tracker or a smart plug set.
What are cheap tech gifts?
An item tracker, a smart plug, a phone tripod, a large desk mat or a portable power bank.
What tech gifts work for older parents?
A digital photo frame preloaded with family photos, a smart speaker with a display, or a sunrise alarm clock, all set up in advance.