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I have a techy guy.  He likes techy gifts!  Ergo, Gift Guide for the Techy Guide!

Christmas is a time to give fun gifts and if you have a techy guy like me, you don’t want to just get him socks and ties.  Boring, yo.

So, I’ve put together this gift guide with ideas directly from my techy guy so you can go get some awesome stuff for your techy guy!

Some of these are reeeeeally techy, but this is his real wishlist, y’all!  I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these awesome techy items.

Gift Guide for the Techy Guy!

1. Echo Dot (5th Gen)

• OUR BEST SOUNDING ECHO DOT YET – Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room.
• YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC AND CONTENT – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
• ALEXA IS HAPPY TO HELP – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
• KEEP YOUR HOME COMFORTABLE – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into a room, or start a fan if the inside temperature goes above your comfort zone.
• DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button.
• DO MORE WITH DEVICE PAIRING – Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms, create a home theatre system with Fire TV, or extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network so you can say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering.

2. Apple Air TAgs

• Keep track of and find your items alongside friends and devices in the Find My app
• Simple one-tap setup instantly connects AirTag with your iPhone or iPad
• Play a sound on the built-in speaker to help find your things, or just ask Siri for help
• Precision Finding with Ultra Wideband technology leads you right to your nearby AirTag (on select iPhone models)
• Find items further away with the help of hundreds of millions of Apple devices in the Find My network
• Put AirTag into Lost Mode to be automatically notified when it’s detected in the Find My network

3. NETGEAR Cable Modem

The NETGEAR CM700 High Speed Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet with speeds up to 1.4 Gbps. It is CableLabs certified DOCSIS 3.0 that is 32X faster than 2.0 devices. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides faster access and downloads.

4. Drobo 5N: Network Attached Storage

 The Drobo 5N was designed to deliver the best file sharing experience available. From the moment you open the box, it is perfect for any connected home, home office, or business environment that needs simple, safe storage for sharing and backing up data over the network.

5. Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard 

Finally—a desk keyboard for your computer that also works with your tablet and smartphone. This unique keyboard with integrated smartphone/tablet cradle makes it a breeze to switch between typing on three different Bluetooth devices.

6. OtterBox Wireless Car Dashboard and Windshield Mount for MagSafe

This has literally been a lifesaver! We bought one earlier in the year and loved it so much, we just grabbed another one. I just got so tired of having my phone blocking my air vent. And the others we’ve tried have just been so janky and wouldn’t stay on the window shield.

This Otterbox does!

• Attach the OtterBox Car Dash/Windshield Mount for MagSafe to your Car Dash or Windshield and click on your OtterBox case or iPhone that works with Apple MagSafe technology
• The OtterBox Car Dash/Windshield Mount for MagSafe adjusts easily for optimal viewing and access
• Strong magnetic alignment and attachment, holds phone securely in landscape and portrait positions
• For best experience and protection, attach to an OtterBox for MagSafe case: Defender XT Series, Slim Series, Symmetry+ Series, Slim and Sturdy Series, FRE with MagSafe

7. Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

• Boost your bass with the sensory bass slider, mellow out or go all in skull crushing! Crusher Tech enhances your iPhone, Android or Computer audio experience.
• Custom Sound- The Crusher analyzes your hearing and produces sound specifically for YOU. You’ll do a quick test and the Crusher will be tuned to you. We have introduced a new level of comfort to the Crusher range and created our most comfortable headphone
• Epic Noise Cancelling – The Crusher ANC 2 has 4 microphones listening to all outside noise to actively mute the outside world. You can also adjust the noise cancellation level between mute, hearing and between.
• 50 Hour Battery – Skullcandy’s biggest battery, get up to 50 hours on a single charge and if you do run out of charge a 10 minute charge will give you 4 hours. Plus, use the preset modes to customize your audio depending on what you’re listening to.
• Multipoint Pairing – Allows you to pair your headphones to two different devices at once. Connections are managed automatically. If you get a call while watching a movie on your laptop, your connection will switch to the call on your phone like magic.
• Buy with Confidence – 1 year US warranty included.

8. Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart 7 Day Programmable Touchscreen Thermostat

The Lyric T5 Thermostat allows you to take comfort knowing your home temperature will always be just how you like it. It’s easy to install and use and conveniently fits in with your lifestyle. You can program it based on your schedule, or let it adapt to your life as plans change with location based temperature control. Connect with the Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet maximizing comfort when you’re at home and saving you money on your energy bills.

9. Samsung Qi Certified Wireless Charging Pad with 2A Wall Charger

Introducing the Samsung Wireless Charging Pad. With this stylish accessory, you can charge your compatible Galaxy smartphones, and other Qi-compatible devices, without the need to plug your phone directly in to a wall charger or USB port. Simply connect the wireless charging pad to a power source and place your phone onto the charging pad and your phone begins to charge automatically.

Supports wireless charging on Qi compatible smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8, Apple iPhone 8, and 8 Plus (US Version)

10. Magnetic Levitation Bluetooth Speaker

• LEVITATING BLUETOOTH SPEAKER – Developed with levitation technology,the speaker is floating and Spinning in the air.
• PLAYBACK LONG TIME – The speaker can continuously play music up to 10 hours.
• UNIQUE GIFT – The Levitating bluetooth speaker is amazing gift for family,friends, kids for Christmas, birthday,party, father’s day,Gifts for star wars fans.
• TECH GADGET FOR DECOR – The floating speaker can impress your friends an family as a cool tech decor for room, office.
• BLUETOOTH 5.1– Enjoy your crystal clear music with bluetooth 5.1 technology.

Need more gift ideas? Check out our other gift guides!