30 practical smart home gifts that make everyday life a little easier

Published: 3 days ago (December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST)

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Source: The Verge

Smart Home Gift Ideas

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 you…

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