We’re already up to Day 8 of Tech Guide’s 2025 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the ideal gadget gifts to put under the tree for your loved ones.
Smart home devices and IoT (Internet of Things) products are among the most popular and fastest growing tech category.
Christmas offers customers a chance to use these devices to realise their goal of making their home smarter.
Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas:
DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices
DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers
DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K
DAY 11: Appliances
DAY 12: Computers
DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices
ARLO ESSENTIAL PAN TILT CAMERAS – $79 (Indoor) – $119 (Outdoor)
The new Arlo Essential pan tilt cameras are capable of tracking and capturing mode motion through 360° and offers a 180° tilt indoors and out.
These new pan tilt cameras, one is designed for indoor use and one can be used inside and out, can now cover a wider area and see every angle and every detail to allow users to take action even faster.
The affordable new cameras are easy to set up and link to your home wi-fi network.
The new cameras can be used to track potential intruders or remotely check on a pet or family member.
The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt cameras mean you can see every corner of your home inside and out thanks to the 360-degree pan and 180-degree tilt viewing.
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ECHO STUDIO – $429
If you want all the bells and whistles of an Alexa speaker but want higher quality audio then the Echo Studio is the device for you.
The speaker is actually 40 per cent smaller than the original but that hasn’t affected with sound.
The Echo Studio is 15.5cm wide and 14.8cm tall so it has generous proportions without being so large that it takes over the room.
The sound quality is the best we’ve heard from an Echo speaker thanks to a 3.75-inch high excursion woofer and three full range drivers that can deliver lossless high definition audio that can adapt to the room it’s sitting in.
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NANOLEAF MATTER SMART MULTICOLOUR FLOOR LAMP – $149.99
The 1.4m tall multicolour floor lamp can be positioned in the corner of a room and provide a stunning effect.
Users can pair the lamp with the Nanoleaf and, because it has Matter compatibility, it can be linked to numerous smart home ecosystems so you can set schedule and even control it with voice commands.
So you might say “turn the Nanoleaf Floor Lamp in the lounge room red” and the light turns red.
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UNIDEN SOLO X2K PT PRO KIT – $279.95
This a pan and tilt camera that is wireless and comes with a solar panel in the box.
The camera has 2K Super HD resolution, colour night vision, crisp two-way audio, AI alerts and it’s completely weatherproof.
Onboard is large 10,400mAh battery.
The SOLO Z2K PT includes Uniden’s OnWatch Technology for 24/7 recording and comes with a solar panel and 32GB microSD card.
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ARLO WIRED FLOODLIGHT CAMERA – $249
Arlo already has an impressive range of security cameras and it rounded out the range with the Wired Floodlight Camera that offers uninterrupted protection and high visibility so it can stand guard day and night in your home.
As its name suggests, the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera is connected directly to your power and needs professional installation by a licensed electrician.
In the case of the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera, having constant power means the floodlight can operate at its full strength without relying on having adequate battery power onboard.
The device, once installed by an electrician, is easy to connect to your home’s wi-fi and monitored through the Arlo companion app.
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UNIDEN APP CAM SOLO X2K 4G PT SECURITY CAMERA – $429.95
Uniden has released the App Cam SOLO X2K 4G PT – a 4G security camera for those places where we need surveillance where there is no wi-fi like building sites, farms and marinas.
Now customers can have peace of mind with Uniden’s new camera to stay connected via 4G to keep an eye on their remote properties and sites.
And it doesn’t even need mains power thanks to the built-in long-life battery and the included solar panel which makes it a set and forget solution for those areas which previously had no surveillance.
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REOLINK ALTAS – $229
Reolink’s Altas with pre-recording capabilities so you don’t miss a thing and a battery that will last more than a year between charges.
Unlike most other battery cameras, the Reolink Altas has smart pre-recording which includes footage up to 10 seconds before any motion is detected.
This way users can see everything that happens in front of the camera rather than just the last few seconds of the event whether it’s a package delivery, a visitor approaching or suspicious activity.
RING RETINAL 4K VISION From $329
With Ring’s first-ever 4K lineup, Ring is setting a new standard for clarity and intelligence. These devices capture critical details with lifelike precision—videos that look closer to what your eyes naturally see. Today, we’re proud to unveil Retinal Vision – Ring’s next-generation imaging technology.
Retinal Vision doesn’t just capture video; it optimises every step of the imaging process with advanced AI tuning. It’s not just about sharper video – it’s about unlocking a new level of intelligence, where every feature becomes more effective because the foundation is crisper and closer to reality.
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ECHO DOT MAX – $199
This is a new speaker in the Echo line-up – it might be small (it’s 10.87cm wide) with a tiny footprint but it sounds big.
The design is simple and minimal and is covered with 3D knit fabric to give it a premium look and feel.
The circular shape also helps it sit within your home without standing out but it also creates an impressive silhouette.
On the audio side, the Echo Dot Max has had a noticeable upgrade with meatier bass and improved clarity.
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NANOLEAF MATTER SMART MULTICOLOUR ROPE LIGHT – $149.95
Let your imagination take shape with this ultra flexible Multicolour Rope Light. Bend and flex easily to form your own unique abstract designs or recreate your favourite iconic shapes.
CONNECT SMART HOME DEADBOLT LOCK – $299
Unlock next level of security with the Connect Smart Home Smart Deadbolt featuring Palm Vein Recognition. Simply wave your hand to unlock- no keys, no touch, just advanced biometric precision.
Designed for Australian homes, it installs easily on standard doors and offers five ways to unlock: palm, PIN, app, NFC, or key. Control everything remotely via the Connect Smart Home app- manage access, view logs, or create temporary codes for guests.
With a sleek design, up to six months of rechargeable battery life, and instant app alerts, this is keyless convenience that’s secure, smart, and effortlessly modern.
Available from Connect Smarthome, The Good Guys
