From gadgets and gizmos that help you charge your phone, all the way to home-changing Hifi sound systems that allow you to rediscover your favourite song all over again - tech is where it's at for gifts that are a mix of practical, personal and stylish.
Not everyone wants a purely practical gift, but something usable that's also a little fun, a little cutting-edge or a little light-up can hit the nail on the head.
Strike a balance between affordable and incredible this Christmas, with tech for the whole family!
Easy To Use Tech for Grandparents
Starting at the top and working down, we all know a technophobe grandparent. It's not that they wouldn't appreciate having their VHS tapes or camcorder footage digitised, shown in HDMI on the TV, or saved to a DVD, but the journey to get there can seem more stressful than it's worth.
With the cut-off point for VHS deterioration fast-approaching, now if the time to get the analogue-media-lover in your life a VHS to DVD or VHS to digital converter.
Memory Lane Never Looked So Good
Gather around family this holiday and see their lives as you never have before!
With a VHS to DVD converter you can hand out copies to the whole tree, or just use a VHS to HDMI converter in real-time to gather around the big screen and see childhood memories, wedding clips and more all in pride-of-place.
The VGB400 is a PC-less converter for analogue media, transforming RCA footage into HDMI output for modern TV. You can even record the footage to USB and SD Card to save it from deterioration!
Whether planning as a gift, or an activity for Christmas day, digitisation tech is worth a gander this year.
Show You Care In Style
Facing the reality of aging isn't pretty, and I know my dad will forever be stubbornly against this whole "aging" thing. Nonetheless, if you can provide an easy, thought-free solution that lets you monitor vital signs and detect falls, even the most stubborn old man (or woman!) can be looked after from afar.
The Audar E2 is a remote monitor for vital signs and falls, with an SOS button on the side. The main thing here is that the watch sends alerts to an online dashboard accessible through any web browser.
I can check my dad charged the watch while I'm at work on my PC, and see any alerts on my phone while I'm commuting, etc.
You can also choose to top-up credits to receive actual SMS texts and phone calls about the wearer, which is an added convenience and increases how fast you can respond to alerts.
It might seem odd getting someone something so clinical for Christmas but the design of E2 makes it as flashy as any normal smartwatch, just with the added bonus that you don't connect it to a phone via Bluetooth.
There's no apps to install or connections to set up for the user, they can just slap it on their wrist and you can sort out the rest!
A bit of flashiness and tech, but in a simple and hands-off package that means anyone can use it. That's the balance that makes E2 so good for gifting.
High Fidelity Home Audio
For new homeowners or those of you who have worked hard to be in an established family home for many years, there's always little ways to upgrade!
Hear Your Favourites for the First Time
If someone has been under the impression that "speakers are speakers" and never experienced true multi-speaker stereo, Hifi audio and dedicated bass + tweeter speaker systems then you know what you have to do...
WS350, a classic wifi speaker with dedicated bass, stereo and tweeters is sure to wow even audio veterans. Partly because of the audio volume and depth, but also because of the Wifi multiroom connectivity via the August app.
You can set speakers to different rooms, different stereo channels and even different songs and volumes, all entirely remotely.
From jamming in the kitchen while cooking up a storm, to hosting a party for the little ones and needing to bring the noise! These speakers are versatile and an accessible upgrade for anyone who hasn't dived into the world of home audio yet.
It's not an exaggeration that I listed to one of my favourite songs and genuinely exclaimed "There's a bassline at the start of this song!?" because I simply hadn't used high-quality speakers to listen to it before and assumed the song began when the melody did!
Stock is low for WS350, so check out WS150, WS300 and MB420 for other high-power audio solutions!
Upgraded Headphones from 2024
If home audio isn't their jam, portable audio might be. Modern audio solutions are fast to charge, last days of use and can even be under 250 grams weight!
Whether they're running a marathon or gaming in their cave, a decent pair of headphones can be make-or-break.
For the Sportsman
Bone Conduction tech makes the EP400 headphones a no-brainer for outdoor use, gyms and sports. The waterproofing, lightweight and off-ear design all culminate in an easy-to-use and unobtrusive pair of headphones that don't stop you hearing your spotter.
The on-board MP3 player SD card can be loaded up with files via the charging cable, so you can even do that ahead of time and gift a pair of headphones with their custom mix already built in!
You could even put audiobooks on there, and gift the EP400 as a compact collection of stories. A thoughtful present for someone of any age!
For the Gamer
Yes, it's an RGB headset. No, that will never go out of fashion.
This headset actually uses a cabled connection, rather than wireless, to ensure lossless audio and voice communication. Whether they love immersing themselves in a narrative, yelling at competitors in online games or jumping out of their chair playing horror, the EP100L is a great way to enhance their gaming set-up
For Everyone!
The August Ep650s are famously that middle-ground between budget and quality. Praised for years over their audio, battery and comfort despite a considerably lower price than "branded" headphones.
2024 saw that philosophy renewed as August delivered us a new shipment of EP650 like normal, but they were USB-C charging and had Bluetooth 5.1 chips in!
It was a fantastic upgrade to an already great product, really bringing them in to 2024.
Any new EP650s you buy this year will be the USB-C faster charging version, with Bluetooth 5.1 for double the speed and capacity of Bluetooth 4.
In a range of colours (Both matte and glossy) EP650 are the staple for giftable headphones.
Stocking Fillers and Gizmos
Tech can be a commitment, both in terms of the money you spend on the gift and the expectation they actually use it!
If you're vying for cheap and cheerful practical gadgets, look no further than our small stocking filler range:
USB Converters and Adapters
Add extra USB ports, convert a single USB to 2, make a USB-C port a USB 3.0 one, or even add HDMI and SD cards into the mix with this range of little, but powerful, adapters. Suitable for Chromebooks, laptops, PC, phones and more!
Little Guardian Angels
These magnetic motion sensor lights for cupboards, doorways, corridors and stairs are some of my favourite Daffodil products. They are so simple, but light is such a game-changer when it comes to just getting from bed to the bathroom, going up steps before turning the landing light on, opening up kitchen cupboards and the door blocking the light and so many more situations.
Puzzle Cubes
We all know a certain type of coloured cube you can rotate in an attempt to match the faces.
Well, this is that but there's like 100 more pieces and it's softer to touch.
The ultimate sensory toy, time-sink or party game in a small package sure to keep you all entertained for a few minutes (or hours, let's be honest) on Christmas morning.
Plenty More Available!
Explore the brand new Daffodil store this December and you might find products you never knew existed. We revamped the website and made what you want easier to find, clearer to understand and cheaper to deliver (Free delivery over £15!) so that Daffodil can deliver better than ever this Christmas and New Year.
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