With the holiday season just around the corner you might be looking to find someone (or yourself!) the perfect technology themed gift. Here are a few ideas that are sure to please!

Amazon Echo - This speaker can do it all. Connect it to outlets for simplified switching on and off of lights, tvs, and more, jam out to your perfect playlist, or quickly reorder your favorite Amazon purchases. Alexa even has twenty-five games she will play against you! ($69.99 www.amazon.com)

Amazon Cloud Cam - Another great product from Amazon, this makes indoor home security easy. With a 1080p HD live feed and free 24 hour clip storage, you’ll be able to see exactly who keeps stealing those cookies off of the counter. ($119.99 www.amazon.com)

Ring Doorbell - It seems like every day you hear a story about a package being stolen off a neighbor’s front steps, or maybe it’s even happened to you. Know any time someone is at your front door with this smart doorbell. Its has a motion detector and the live video streams right to your phone. You can even talk through the doorbell! It also comes in handy if you’re in the basement when the pizza delivery gets there. ($99.99-$499.99 http://ring.com)

August Smart Lock - Ever have that sinking feeling you forgot to lock the front door? Never have that worry again with this smart lock. Just tell the app on your phone to lock the door and you can be sure that your home is safe. Also convenient if you need to let someone in and you’re not quite home yet. ($149-$279 https://august.com)

Nest Thermostat - Saving money and energy has never been so easy! Within a week it learns your heating and cooling preferences, and automatically changes with the seasons. Plus it’s a sleek and beautiful design. ($249 www.nest.com)

SimpliSafe Home Security - Protecting your home is now less expensive and more simple. It will sound an alarm for intruders or fire and also notifies you if your house is at risk of freezing or water damage. (prices vary https://simplisafe.com)

Google Home Hub Smart Display - Already have all the smart home accessories? Streamline them with the Google Home Hub! It can control lights, temperature, door locks, and cameras. You can even use it to manage device usage for the family.  ($149 https://store.google.com)