Arlo Home Security Cameras
Arlo Home Security Cameras (by
Netgear) – Giving the gift of Netgear’s
Arlo cameras shows you care about
your relative’s or friend’s security.
These battery-operated 720p-reso-
lution, motion-sensing, night-vision-
equipped, indoor/outdoor cameras
are super easy to install, and they
provide a sense of security whether
you’re at home or away. The resolu-
tion is impressive, and the cameras
can be used inside and outside the
home or business to provide security.
I recommend the four-camera kit
and additional cameras can be added
for a small fee. These are available at
Costco and online. Arlo.com.
Deebot R95 – Have a friend with a
pet that sheds? They’ll love the gift of
this Alexa-enabled robotic vacuum
with advanced features like dynamic
mapping, app control and virtual bar-
rier capabilities. Made by Ecovacs,
this hand-free vacuum costs much
less than its competitor models, and
it boasts more advanced features.
Simply say “Alexa, ask Deebot to start
cleaning” and in less than an hour
your rooms will be fully vacuumed.
You can also schedule a cleaning while
you’re away using the mobile app.
What I like about the R95 is you can
use its dynamic mapping feature to
draw an area on your phone you want
the Deebot to avoid and it will stay
away from that area. Ecovacs.com.
Dyson v8 Absolute – If your friends
aren’t ready to trust a robot to vacuum
their living room, why not give them
the gift of the next best thing? Dyson’s
cord-free vacuum uses the latest,
greatest technology to effectively
remove more dust, pet hair and dirt.
At $599, it’s on the pricey side, but it’s
worth it and whoever gets one this
holiday season will be super apprecia-
tive. I’ve always enjoyed vacuuming
(I’m a neat freak), but this has given
me a whole new appreciation for it!
Dyson.com.
Fitbit Ionic from Dick’s Sporting
Goods – Dick’s Sporting Goods wants
you to get in shape and make fitness
your New Year’s resolution. That’s why
Fitbit Ionic
the stores are featuring the Fitbit Ionic
this holiday season. At only $299.95,
this smart watch delivers the guidance
you need to reach your goals. There
are much cheaper fitness trackers on
the market, but they don’t have all the
features of Fitbit’s Ionic.
dickssportinggoods.com
IRISNotes Air 3 – This amazing
invention converts handwriting to
editable digital text. This is the ideal
gift for students who want to take
notes in class and have those notes
immediately converted to text on their
computer. For as little as $129, this is
a game changer. It recognizes over 30
languages (including Hebrew!) and
you can easily export your notes to
Microsoft Word or any email applica-
tion. irislink.com
Plantronics Backbeat FIT – I’ve
been using Plantronics BackBeat PRO
2 noise-canceling headphones for
years (and I give them as gifts, too). I
was already sold when the BackBeat
FIT wireless sport headphones came
out. I can’t recommend these enough.
They come in five color choices, have
an eight-hour battery and are only
$129.99. These flexible, durable and
waterproof wireless sport headphones
come with a microphone to use your
phone while you work out. A bonus:
You can receive interactive audio
coaching from the PEAR Personal
Coach App. plantronics.com
Wisenet SmartCam D1 Video
Doorbell – We don’t always think of
giving friends or relatives home acces-
sories, but a lot of the best tech gad-
gets on the market are for home secu-
rity. While you’re likely familiar with
the Ring doorbell from the television
commercials, the Wisenet SmartCam
Video Doorbell is a better device. The
D1 is equipped with face recognition,
human detection, abnormal sound
detection, two-way talk, live view on
demand and additional next-gener-
ation technology, all giving you the
peace of mind when you’re away from
home. wisenetlife.com •
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Rabbi Jason Miller is a technology entrepreneur, educator and blogger. He is president of Access
Technology in West Bloomfield. Follow him on Twitter at @RabbiJason.
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