2017 Valentine's Day Gift Guide
It doesn't matter whether or not you're techy, Valentine's Day is all about giving the person (or people) in your life something to make them smile. We've rounded up some of the best gifts that will make the day feel a bit more special.
Google Pixel
If you want to gift the best, you have to start with the best phone. Whether it's the straight-from-Google Android software, top-notch performance or best-in-class camera, the Pixel — in either size — does it all. Buy unlocked from Google or from Verizon. ❤️
from $649 Buy Now
OnePlus 3T
The OnePlus 3T gives you almost everything you expect in a flagship phone, but does it at a dramatically lower price. You get all of the top-end specs, great features and slick software for just $439 — that's a fantastic combination, and a perfect Valentine's Day gift! ❤️
$439 Buy Now
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film camera
No one ever prints photos anymore, but Fujifilm's Instax Mini 8 makes it easy and, best of all, fun. The camera is easy and fun to use, and prints directly to Instax-branded film in the perfect size for a wallet or a fridge door! ❤️
from $55 Buy Now
Google Home
For a Google/Android fan, Google Home is a no-brainer. It's got all the makings of Alexa, in the proper ecosystem, with the full force of Google behind it. It plays music, answer questions, and makes restaurant reservations. So take your sweetie out somewhere nice for us, OK? ❤️
$120 Buy Now
UE Boom 2
A tough and compact Bluetooth speaker that's even waterproof. The UE Boom 2 also has excellent battery life and delivers incredible sound. You can also pair two of them together to fill an entire room with music — like two peas in a musical pod! ❤️
$155 Buy Now
Sonos Play:1
Sonos is the ultimate music gift. If your boo loves music, the Sonos Play:1 is the gift to get. Pair a couple of them for whole-room sound, or a bunch of them to get the entire house jumping. ❤️
$199 Buy Now
Chromecast Ultra
If using with a TV that has a 4K display or can playback HDR content and want to stream media at UHD, the Chromecast Ultra is for you. It's super easy to set up, and at $70 it's the perfect gift that won't break the bank. It may break that binge-watching streak, though. ❤️
$70 Buy Now
Roku Premiere+
The Roku Premiere+ is compatible with 4K televisions and includes a lot of really awesome features, such as an included Wi-Fi remote control with a headphone jack, so you can watch your favorite shows without disturbing anyone else in the room. If you're looking for something a bit more feature-packed than the Chromecast Ultra, this is for you. And your boo. ❤️
$99 Buy Now
Ring Wi-Fi Video Doorbell
An essential piece of the connected home, Ring's connected doorbell, which alerts you when someone is by the front door and allows you to see and chat with the person on the other side, is absolutely incredible. A great app, inexpensive cloud subscription, and excellent video and audio quality, Ring will save you from missing that package at the front door, which could keep you out of the dog house. ❤️
From $195 Buy Now
Amazon Echo Dot
A smaller Echo, the Dot is easy to set up around the house — and because they're significantly cheaper, you can get a few and pepper them around the house. A great gift, in packs of one, or six! Hey Alexa, that's true love. ❤️
$49 Buy Now
Philips Hue Starter Kit
Philips is the leader in connected light bulbs for a good reason: everything just works. The Android app is great, and lets you control the lights from anywhere, and the Starter Kit is affordable enough to be a great gift. Light up your house, and your loved one's world. ❤️
$179 Buy Now
Sennheiser PCX550
Sennheiser's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are a fabulous Bluetooth option in their own right, but it's the 30-hour battery life, smart song pausing, and multitouch controls which elevate these headphones into an excellent holiday gift for the wireless audio geek in your life. ❤️
$400 Buy Now
SodaStream Source
There is nothing better than bubbly water — seltzer if you're fancy — to start or end a day with your loved one. SodaStream Source is the best, and cheapest, way to a bubbly water future, and it doesn't even need to be plugged in. You can add juice and cola flavors if you want, but even by itself, the Source is worth it.
$99 Buy Now
Aeropress Coffee Maker
Aeropress makes a great cuppa, because it is simple: grind the beans, pour it in the cavity and press. Easy to pick up but difficult to master, Aeropress emulates espresso for a fraction of the price. If your loved one is tired of the pods, an Aeropress is an essential purchase.
$30 Buy Now
Google Daydream View
Perfect for on-the-go VR with your Google Pixel, and a huge step forward in smartphone-based VR. Google has big plans for this new virtual world, so take your honey somewhere amazing with YouTube and Netflix, in VR. ❤️
$79 Buy Now
UE Healthbox
Under Armour paired with HTC for the UE Healthbox, a collection of fitness focused tools that include a connected wrist tracker, smart scale, and optional chest strap. Together they work to help meet fitness goals, and paired to the UE Record app, there are plenty of smarts — and synergy. It's fitness and it's sexy. ❤️
From $350 Buy Now
Fitbit Charge 2
The best Fitbit ever is also one of the most well-rounded fitness trackers on the market. Though it lacks GPS, it has almost everything else, including phone notifications, and one of the best social networks for the boo who wants to stay accountable. ❤️
$150 Buy Now
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