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Smart Holiday Gifts People Can Use Every Single Day

Some people on your list already have everything, so another gadget would most likely add clutter unless they can use it every day. The smart speaker ends up in a drawer by February, and anything with its own app and its own password rarely survives the first month. The gifts that last are the ones that make a home easier to run every day, long after the wrapping paper is gone and guests go back home.

That's the idea behind this guide. Each pick below integrates with a smart home automation system rather than sitting alongside it as a separate entity, so the whole house functions as a single setup. Keep reading for four gifts worth adding to your own wish list or a loved one’s gift list, plus what each one needs to work well.

Halo Remote and Josh.ai Control the Whole House 

The Control4 Halo remote suits anyone tired of juggling multiple controls. It runs the TV and the music, then reaches into lighting scenes and comfort settings from a single handheld with backlit buttons that are easy to find in a dark room. The Halo Touch adds a touchscreen for those who prefer to tap rather than press. Halo works with a Control4 system, so it fits a home that already has whole-home automation or a household ready to add it.

Josh.ai puts the same convenience in your voice. It understands everyday phrasing, so "turn on the kitchen lights and play something mellow" works without needing to memorize exact commands. It only listens after its wake word, and the company stands behind never selling user data, which matters to anyone wary of voice assistants. Our team installs Josh.ai, so this gift comes with a visit: we set up the commands your household uses most and show everyone how to ask for what they want.

Sony True RGB TVs Bring Color to Game Day 

Daylight is gone by late afternoon in a Pennsylvania December, so movie night and holiday football start early. Sony's BRAVIA 7 II and BRAVIA 9 II use True RGB, a backlight built from independently controlled RGB LEDs behind the screen. Sony says the result is more accurate color, and you notice it most in skin tones and in the stadium grass on game day.

It's a gift that the whole household notices the first time the lights go down. Pair it with a home theater setup, or let it anchor the family room where everyone ends up anyway. BRAVIA models come in a range of sizes, so the best one depends on the room and the seating distance. Because True RGB is new this year, a lot of people haven't seen one in person, so a showroom visit by appointment is a good way to compare it to the TV they own now. Seeing both side by side usually settles the question in about a minute.

Sonos Arc Ultra for Rooms That Can’t Accommodate Traditional Surround Sound 

Not every room has space for a full surround sound system. The Sonos Arc Ultra is a premium sound bar with Dolby Atmos, delivering overhead effects from a slim bar that sits under the TV. Atmos needs compatible content and a compatible TV, so be sure to check your gear first.

It suits a living room or bedroom and makes a smart upgrade for a vacation home that needs great sound without much equipment. A Sonos Sub and a pair of Era 300 rear speakers can be added later if the room calls for them. We can tie the whole setup into your audio and video system, so one remote or voice command controls both the TV and the sound. That also means a guest or a grandparent can press one button and get a movie to play, with no input menus to hunt through.

Ready to Add to Your Gift List?

The best gifts make a home better to live in long after the holidays. If you aren't sure which one belongs under the tree, tell us about the person you’re shopping for. Contact our team here to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, and we'll help match the gift to the home.