Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter at Popular Science. He writes about the latest and greatest gadgets, from headphones and TVs to chargers and cables. He splits his time between New York City, Long Island, and Croatia, carting test gear around the U.S. and the globe.
ArticleBody:Building a smart home can be rewarding, but knowing which pieces to get can be daunting. If you're the techy one in your family, save your family and friends the stress by getting them smart-home gifts they're actually going to use. Whether they're interested in home security or just want to be able to turn on their lights without having to flick a switch, we've got the right recommendations.
Blink Indoor Wireless Security Camera Our final smart-home security gift recommendation is a pair of Blink's Indoor Wireless Security Cameras. These battery-powered cameras can be installed out of sight, so anyone snooping around will be less likely to notice them. Each camera runs on a pair of AA batteries, and Blink says they can run for up to two years without being swapped out. The Blink cameras will notify the owner each time their motion sensor has been tripped.
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