The Verge’s 2024 Tech Holiday Gift Guide: Affordable Gadgets & Smart Home Devices

Top Smart Home Devices and Unique Gadgets to Elevate Your Home in 2023

Are you looking for smart home devices or unique gadgets to improve your living space? Here we present an exciting list with the latest trends that can add convenience, style, and functionality to your home. These gadgets not only offer advanced features but are also affordable to fit a variety of budgets. Read on for our curated list of the best products available this year.

1. Amazon Echo Pop

The Amazon Echo Pop is a budget-friendly smart speaker that integrates with Alexa to control your smart home devices, set alarms, and even boost your Wi-Fi as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. With an attractive design, it serves as a quality speaker as well.

Price: $17.99

2. Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener

Meross' Smart Garage Door Opener enables users to control their garage door from anywhere via voice commands or the Meross app, compatible with over 1,600 models. Its premium version is HomeKit-compatible for quick access using iPhones.

Price: $24.36+

3. Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

This bestselling book offers practical tips for decluttering your home in a way that's realistic and easy to maintain. With dozens of illustrations, Outer Order, Inner Calm helps transform decluttering into a habit.

Price: $9.03+

4. Bonsai Tree Light

The Bonsai Tree Light provides a unique shape and warm glow, suitable for both festive occasions and everyday use. It creates a calming ambiance without being too overpowering.

Price: $16.80

5. Oxo Salad Spinner

This versatile kitchen tool quickly washes and dries greens with ease. The Oxo Salad Spinner doubles as a colander for washing pasta or vegetables.

Price: $29.95+

6. Mini Ikebana Kit

For flower lovers, the Mini Ikebana Kit encourages creativity in flower arrangements, emphasizing minimalism through the Japanese art of Ikebana.

Price: $14+

7. Untitled (Be Mine) Poster by Keith Haring

Admired for its message of love and inclusivity, this iconic poster by Keith Haring is a vibrant addition to any decor.

Price: $35

8. Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim

Perfect for beginners in the smart home scene, the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim allows users to control appliances through voice commands and applications.

Price: $29.99

9. White Eucalyptus & Sage Candle

Bringing a spa experience into your home, this candle releases calming scents to fill any room and burns for up to 45 hours.

Price: $26.95

10. Lifx SuperColor Smart Light

The Lifx SuperColor smart bulb brightens spaces with various colors and mood settings, fully controllable through the smart home platform of your choice.

Price: $24.98

11. Google TV Streamer (4K)

The Google TV Streamer offers a user-friendly interface with built-in Google Assistant, enabling easy access to streaming services.

Price: $99.99

12. Vornado VH200 Whole Room Heater

This compact heater effectively warms up spaces with adjustable heat settings, along with an automatic shut-off feature for safety.

Price: $64.99+

13. Pawsync Smart Pet Feeder

Keep your pet's diet in check with the Pawsync Smart Pet Feeder, which dispenses precise portions based on nutritional needs.

Price: $64.99

14. UGG Dasha Throw

This cozy throw blanket from UGG is perfect for staying warm at home, available in various stylish colors.

Price: $50.99

15. Ember Mug 2

Ideal for coffee lovers, the Ember Mug 2 lets you set and maintain your drink’s temperature for up to 90 minutes.

Price: $79.49+

16. Google Nest Learning Thermostat (Fourth-Gen)

This intelligent thermostat adapts to your heating preferences while supporting Apple Home integration through Matter.

Price: $229.99

17. Amazon Echo Hub

The Amazon Echo Hub simplifies smart home navigation with its touchscreen, allowing easy control of various synced devices.

Price: $124.99

18. iRobot Roomba Combo i5

Automate household cleaning with the iRobot Roomba Combo i5, capable of vacuuming and mopping floors with minimal input.

Price: $229+

19. Google Nest WiFi Pro

The Google Nest WiFi Pro enhances your home’s internet connectivity, supporting Wi-Fi 6E and promising long-lasting performance.

Price: $149.99

20. Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven

A must-have for any cooking enthusiast, this high-quality Dutch oven provides excellent heat retention and is durable for long-term use.

Price: $260+

21. Philips Hue Twilight Sleep and Wake-Up Light

This innovative lamp supports a natural sleep cycle by mimicking sunrise and sunset with soothing light variations.

Price: $279.99

22. Eight Sleep Pod 3 (Queen)

Add smart temperature control and sleep tracking to your bedroom with the Eight Sleep Pod 3, a mattress cover that ensures restful sleep.

Price: $2,295

23. Thermomix TM6

A versatile kitchen gadget that combines multiple appliances into one, suitable for the home chef looking to simplify meal preparation.

Price: $1,499

24. Bosch 800 Series VeroCafe Espresso Machine

This state-of-the-art espresso maker brews a variety of drinks with just a voice command, elevating coffee-making to an art form.

Price: $1,199.99+

25. Mill Food Recycler

Efficiently manage food waste with the Mill Food Recycler, transforming scraps into manageable pieces while minimizing odors.

Price: $799 or $16.65 a month

26. Dreame Robotic Mower A1

Maintain your lawn effortlessly with this intelligent robotic mower, featuring lidar-based navigation and the ability to avoid obstacles.

Price: $1,299.99

27. Hisense U7 Series QLED (55-inch)

This advanced television utilizes Gemini AI to recommend shows while delivering stunning picture quality.

Price: $477.99

28. Eppicotispai Garganelli and Gnocchi Stripper

Enhance your pasta-making skills with this simple yet effective kitchen tool for shaping homemade pasta.

Price: $10.30

29. Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E

This clever sensor offers precise motion detection for your smart home setup, ensuring that lights only operate when needed.

Price: $39.99

30. Govee Christmas String Lights 2

Brighten up your holiday season with smart string lights that sync with music and can be controlled from various devices.

Price: $63.99+