The 23 Best Smart Tech Gifts Under $100

One of our favorite budget-friendly cameras comes in a starter bundle for under $100. The Wyze Cam Outdoor is affordable, self-monitored, and self-installed, making it perfect for anyone that wants to add a little security to their lives.

The Wyze cam sends a high-definition live stream video directly to your smartphone. Through the app, users can watch this feed and speak to anyone on the other side (like the kids when they get home from school).

The motion sensor catches movements wherever it sits and sends alerts to the mobile app. 

Check out our review of the Wyze Cam Pan to scope out one of Wyze’s cameras.

The Ring Video Doorbell feels like space-age technology at a modest price. It live-streams video to a mobile app so you can watch your doorstep from anywhere. Its two-way communication feature allows you to talk to the mail carrier, neighbors, or any other visitors.

Learn more from our Ring Doorbell review.

Blink Outdoor camera is a sturdy camera with a two-year battery and two-way audio. Like other motion sensor cameras, it sends live-stream video to your phone through the mobile app.

We like that you get motion alerts whenever your Blink XT2 spots something unusual. So whether it’s the cat getting into the garbage again or something more serious, you’ll see it in clear 1080p.

Check out our Blink camera review for more information.

Echo 4th Generation

The newest Alexa iteration comes in four colors with a slick new speaker. The Echo 3rd Gen is a smart speaker with Bluetooth and smart home compatibility to control your home’s smart plugs, bulbs, and other tech.

New Echo Dot

The newest Echo Dot has a lot of the same features like answering questions, setting timers, or controlling smart home devices. But this version has an improved speaker, new colors available, and new games and skills. The Glacier white dot also has a digital clock display, as seen in the 3rd gen. version.

Echo Show 5 (2nd gen)

The Echo 5 was the first of Amazon’s Echo devices to debut a screen, which changed the game for Alexa and Amazon Echos everywhere. Its 5.5-inch screen can stream live footage from cameras, stream TV shows, make video calls, and even walk you through recipes. Plus, it’s recently dropped below the $100 mark.

Echo Glow for Kids

This newcomer to the Echo family comes with a colorful night light your kids and you will love. The Echo Glow changes colors based on commands, timers, and schedules.

One of our favorite features is the Rainbow Timer that changes colors as the Echo counts down, making naptime a little more soothing.

Echo Wall Clock

For families who are always behind schedule, the Echo Wall Clock helps keep everyone on task. This stylish wall clock can display the countdown for multiple Alexa-set timers so you know exactly when to get moving.

The Amazfit Band 5 Fitness Tracker is a great gift for fitness fans who want to measure, well, just about anything:

• Heart rate
• Sleep quality
• Menstrual cycle
• Blood oxygen saturation

It looks like the famous FitBit fitness tracker but costs a portion of the price. Its battery life lasts an average of 15 days, and with built-in Alexa you can listen to music, control your home automation, and more with just your voice.

A cozy beanie makes chilly mornings good, but music makes them better. The Rotibox Headphones Beanie is a Bluetooth headset disguised as a comfy winter hat.

The washable beanie comes in over 30 styles and can play favorite music or podcasts while keeping you warm. The beanie has skip, pause, and volume controls to quickly control audio instead of pulling out a phone.

We never thought a wireless phone charger could be sexy, but the TOZO W1 wireless charger proved us wrong.

To charge, place a phone (case and all) on the sleek charging plate. Its mirrored surface lights up as the phone charges.

It works with iPhone 8 and up or Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and up. All you need is a USB plug to connect the TOZO to the outlet.

Two chargers are better than one, especially if your phone is always dying.

Yootech charging stands are compact and practical, making them perfect for your bedside table or desk at work. The charger can power a phone through its case, whether it sits horizontally or vertically on the stand.

Kindle Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids Edition is a mini-tablet perfect for watching videos, reading books, listening to music, and surfing the web. Both the kid and adult versions are under $100 this year too.

The kids version comes packed with thousands of age-appropriate games and apps to keep your kiddos occupied. 

Kindle e-reader is for the e-reading purist. Its matte screen makes reading feel more natural, and the gentle backlight lets you read in bed without the hassle of blue lighting. The Kindle can store all your favorite ebooks and audiobooks.

Much like Google’s Chromecast and the Roku Ultra, the Amazon Fire TV 4K streaming Stick plugs into your TV’s HDMI port. It accesses Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and of course, Amazon Prime. The Fire TV Stick is also compatible with Alexa, so it turns your TV into a voice-controlled device.

Apple Airpods are cool, but they’re an expensive investment. Tozo NC2 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds are a cheaper alternative to costly noise-canceling earbuds. They have the same touch control, long battery life, and charging case as Airpods.

Frequent flyers, subway commuters, and music lovers will all like having these Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones on their side. If your giftee prefers headsets for music or podcasts, this is a solid choice for noise-canceling headphones that won’t break the bank.

The Q20 headphones are available in three different colors. Plus, the 40-hour battery can survive the commute to work and back home again.

The JBL Flip 4 speaker is under $100 but costs more than most Bluetooth speakers. However, it’s worth the price.

With the JBL speaker, two users can connect through Bluetooth at once, so everyone gets a turn to play their favorite songs. It's great for days at the beach or lake because it's waterproof with a battery that lasts 12 hours.

Multitasking moms and college students can all appreciate this voice-controlled microwave. For under $100, you can get an AmazonBasics Microwave and an Echo Dot to pair it with. It’s Alexa-enabled, so you can stay on the couch while you ask the microwave to reorder groceries online or pop popcorn for movie night.

Some like it hot, and others like it exactly 120 degrees. The Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug is an impressive gift for the coffee connoisseur. Its smart features let you adjust the coffee mug’s warming temperature with your smartphone.

Coffee stays warm as long as you need and will cool down once the mug is empty after two hours. If you don't have your phone, the mug will automatically warm to the last temperature you set it to.

The Bnext VR Headset creates an immersive VR experience with a smartphone. Download the app on your iOS or Android phone and buckle up for simulations like roller coasters or haunted house games.

Of the VR headsets we found, the Bnext is the best under $100, especially for beginners. Most games on the Bnext respond to your eye contact, but you can purchase a remote control separately for the games that need it.

This little guy is a watch with a lot of uses. The Little Tikes Tobi Robot plays games, takes photos, and works as a fitness tracker. 

This kids’ smartwatch doesn't make calls or send messages, but it is a fun gadget for smaller kiddos and the price is right. Plus, we think it's just so stinking cute.

Learn more in our full Tobi Robot review.

The Really RAD Robots voice-controlled robot is not your old RC car. Your kids can control it via remote control and voice commands. It tells jokes, does spins, and explores its surroundings too.

You don’t have to spend a ton of money to find a great gift for everyone on your list.