Smart appliance and home tech gifts for your grad
Facing the real world can be daunting. Here are a few home tech products that can help make post-education dwelling feel more comforting.
Bunn MyCafe MCU
The only product so far to earn an Editor's Choice award from our Appliance reviews team, the Bunn MyCafe MCU makes a fantastic cup of coffee, using either K-Cup pods or fresh grounds.
Cree 60-Watt Replancment LED
Keep those utility bills down by switching to LED light bulbs. This Cree 60-watt Replacement bulb is our favorite.
Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
The $59.99 Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget 6 Qt. Programmable Slow Cooker With Spoon/Lid offers all of the basics, plus a spoon rest on the top handle and a thermometer probe that lets you check the temperature of your food.
Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum
This Hoover Linx cordless stick vacuum has some of the best performance in its class at a reasonable price. It's also simple, with no storage-hogging attachments to take up space in a small apartment.
Neato XV Signature Pro
This Roomba alternative goes about its cleaning business in orderly fashion. If your grad has a tidiness learning curve to climb, the Neato XV Signature Pro can help.
Ninja Ultimate Blender BL810
Help make sure your grad eats right by springing for Ninja's lethally-effective blender. A single-serve cup accessory for smoothies is a welcome extra.
Blacksumac Piper
This all-in-one security and sensor hub is perfect for small apartment dwellers that want to keep an eye on things at home while they're out. Tech-oriented grads will also like that it can work as a home automation hub thanks to a built-in Z-Wave receiver.
Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven
The retro-styled Panasonic FlashXpress toaster oven is a powerful countertop cooking device that cooks fast, has a pleasing loo, and won't take up too much space on a counter top.
PowerPractical PowerPot V
Outdoorsy grads will appreciate this handy camp pot that can charge portable devices while it boils water.