Smart home gadgets to win dad's approval

It sometimes seems impossible to buy gifts for dads, but smart home gadgets are some of the best offerings out there. Check out our roundup of the ones that'll get you on your dad's good side.

For the dad who loves to cook and wants to expand his horizons, the Pantelligent smart frying pan is a great buy. As you cook with it, it offers real time instructions for various recipes, from steak to risotto.

If your dad loves grilling out, but also likes high end smarts, check out the Lynx Smart Grill. It's a whopping $7000, but it boasts loads of features, from food monitoring to voice control.

Any device from the Echo family is a good gift for the tech-savvy dad. Amazon Echo and Echo Dot in particular are great hands-free voice-activated assistants.

If security is important for your dad, check out the Fibaro Flood Sensor. It's an unassuming device, but offers relief if you're worried about flooding basements.

The Paragon Induction Cooktop is a great device to add smarts to the kitchen. Plus, it puts sous-vide in the hands of everyday users, making them feel like professional chefs.

The new HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock is a great buy for the dad hoping to get in on the smart home game. Unlike many other smart home locks, it makes daily use easier, and you can control your front door lock with Siri.

For the craft beer lover, Fizzics is an interesting product. It uses sound waves to give bottled beer the flavor and mouthfeel of beer from the tap.

The Breville Barista Express is pricey, but for a high-end espresso machine, it's one of the best deals on the market. For the aficionado, Breville's device could leave a big impression.

For the dad who doesn't have time to vacuum, the Neato Botvac Connected is a solid buy. It's quiet, efficient, and smart, plus it leaves more time for dad to relax.