The ultimate IoT and AI gadget gift guide of 2020

Christmas 2020 is finally here. Along with decorations and good cheer, it's a good time to gift your loved ones things they can use all year long, like these IoT and AI gadget gifts. Check out the products on this list for items that can truly make their lives easier and more fun.

The ultimate IoT and AI gadget gift guide of 2020
Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip in a living room setup

With the holiday 2020 shopping season underway, you’re probably thinking about what cool gifts you can give your family and friends. Might we suggest some IoT and AI gadgets? Because giving the gift of a home that’s easier to manage is one that lasts all year long and beyond. And gadgets that learn from their owners become more useful with time. So they, too, are gifts your family can enjoy for years.

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You could choose a home security device that alerts your family when someone leaves or enters the house. Or, if you want to splurge, this AI personal camera is a drone that learns from you and knows what to focus on. It gives your loved ones’ travel and sports videos incredible footage. So check out this list for some truly great IoT and AI gift ideas.

IoT Gadget Gifts

Kangaroo Motion + Entry Sensor Home Security Device

First up on our list of IoT and AI gadget gifts is the Kangaroo Motion + Entry Sensor Home Security Device. It notifies you whenever someone goes in or out of your front door. You can even set it up on a pantry or office door.


LIFX Clean Antibacterial Smart Bulb

Help your family keep all of their surfaces clean and disinfected with the LIFX Clean Antibacterial Smart Bulb. This smart bulb emits high-energy violet light to destroy germs and bacteria. It connects to Wi-Fi and smart hubs.

LIFX Clean Antibacterial Smart Bulb

LIFX Clean antibacterial smart bulb in a home

Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip

The Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip creates a surround lighting experience behind the screen in your home. This TV accessory provides an optimal effect and offers a 45-degree light projection. Its combination of seven colors blends to form a gradient of light. Most impressively, the Philips Hue Play mirrors the content you’re watching or listening to. In fact, the colors flow naturally into one another to create a seamless blending effect. 

Nest Thermostat 2020

Another great product on our roundup of IoT and AI gadget gifts is the Nest Thermostat 2020. This gadget is a good introduction to anyone upgrading to smart gadgets since it runs on a traditional system where users notify it of schedule changes.


Clevermade LockBox Package Locker

Keep your family’s deliveries secure with the Clevermade LockBox Package Locker. It has a reinforced steel body and both a digital and manual key.

Linksys Velop AX4200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System

Speed up their internet with the Linksys Velop AX4200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System. This setup connects up to 120 devices at once and delivers fast streaming over 8,100 square feet to cover your entire property.

Proscenic M7 Pro LDS Intelligent Robot Vacuum

Another great item on our list of IoT and AI gadget gifts is the Proscenic M7 Pro LDS Intelligent Robot Vacuum. This vacuum travels around the house, mapping it to create the ideal cleaning path.


EZVIZ C3X AI-Powered Camera

Your loved ones can see outside of their homes clearly, even at night, with the EZVIZ C3X AI-Powered Camera. This AI camera provides colorful nighttime images and detects humans and vehicles. It also boasts voice alerts that users can customize.


AI Gadget Gifts

Cubo AI Sleep Safety Baby Monitor

Gift the new parents in your life peace of mind with the Cubo AI Sleep Safety Baby Monitor. This smart baby monitor notifies parents if their baby rolls over or if an item covers her nose or mouth.


PowerVision PowerEgg X Explorer AI Personal Camera

The PowerVision PowerEgg X Explorer AI Personal Camera is a luxurious item on our IoT and AI gadget gifts roundup. This palm-sized drone features facial and object recognition. It learns from its user to understand what to focus on.


Hoop Cam+ Smart AI Indoor Camera

Help your family keep a close eye on their home with the Hoop Cam+ Smart AI Indoor Camera. This smart camera recognizes faces and knows if there’s someone unfamiliar walking around. Best of all, it can learn your family’s routines.


LuluPet AI Smart Cat Litter Box Pet Health Monitor

Mittens is an important member of the family, too, and you can stay on top of her health with the LuluPet AI Smart Cat Litter Box Pet Health Monitor. This intelligent litter box monitors your cat’s urine, stool, weight, and activity.


TCL 5-Series QLED TV

The TCL 5-Series QLED TV is a smart TV with color contrast that optimizes up to 80 zones for striking bright and dark areas. And, with Auto Game Mode, viewers get smooth action and low latency. So no matter what your family’s watching, they’ll get true-to-life images.


Tempo Studio AI Home Gym

The Tempo Studio AI Home Gym is on our roundup of IoT and AI gadget gifts because it’s an AI-powered way to stay in shape. It has a 10th-generation i5 processor and features an NVIDIA graphics card. The included weights and access to live and on-demand workouts keep exercise fun.


Miko 2 Advanced AI Kids Robot

Help kids learn with the Miko 2 Advanced AI Kids Robot. This cool robot educates, entertains, and engages children with conversational learning, and it works with the child’s language skills. It can recognize their voice and even their mood.


Square Off Grand Kingdom Set Smart AI Chessboard

A fun item on this IoT and AI gadgets list is the Square Off Grand Kingdom Set Smart AI Chessboard. This intelligent chess board features robotics, sensors, and AI that let the pieces move independently. Players can also challenge opponents from all over the world.


These IoT and AI gadget gifts are sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face. And you’ll feel great knowing that you got them something they’ll truly enjoy. What are some of your favorite IoT and AI gadgets? Let us know in the comments.

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Lauren has been writing and editing since 2008. She loves working with text and helping writers find their voice. When she's not typing away at her computer, she cooks and travels with her husband and two daughters.
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