7 connected gift ideas to improve the well-being of your loved ones

Gifts to give or to treat yourself

It was barely a month ago and yet Halloween already seems far away. The next day, Mariah Carey gave us the “la”, not without self-deprecation, for the end of year celebrations. Christmas shopping is already on everyone’s minds and for good reason, the date is approaching quickly. Already, there are only a few weeks left to think about gifts for the whole family.

To avoid a hasty shopping session and a “gift hunt” which can become as oppressive as it is unpleasant, here is a selection of high-tech products that might please your loved ones. Gifts that make our daily lives easier and which, when used well, can even help us create moments of break and moments of well-being in our days.

A connected speaker to put yourself in your bubble

Other models in the range have been released since this 5th generation Echodot (2022), but this is one of our must have in terms of quality/price ratio. With very soft sound (more qualitative than the rest of the range) and the “Alexa” functionality which allows you to use it as a real assistant, just with your voice. For example, you can open the door to your home and ask Alexa to play jazz music for a cocooning atmosphere after a tiring day at work.

Then, it’s all about design, you then have the choice with the Echo Spot or the Echo Pop.

All three offer the possibility of setting a timer from your sofa for a short nap, or even launching your favorite audio book to let yourself be lulled by the voice of the narrator while completing your household chores, for example. Note that you can connect a second speaker for a stereo effect linked to your television and also connected bulbs and sockets to manage your brightness with the sound of your voice. Home automation comfort that is priceless. The configuration of the device is extremely simplified so that it can be connected in just a few clicks.

Activity tracking, sleep, we adopt connected jewelry

It is possible to track your daily activity, your walking time, your sleeping time or even your heart rate from day to day via ranges of connected jewelry. We think, for example, of the “Samsung Galaxy Ring” connected ring, on the market since this summer.

Too recent to be at a knockdown price, alternatives on sale for Black Friday do however exist on the watch side. We think of the refined jewelry watch from the French brand Withings.

Or the HUAWEI Watch 4 Pro connected watch, with its retro design.

It is also possible to head towards this elegant HUAWEI Watch GT 3 watch.

Memory games, coloring… a tablet to relax

For a simple touchscreen tablet that allows you to express your creativity, you can opt for the XP-Pen graphics tablet. Accompanied by its battery-free stylus, it is appreciated for its lightness and its unbeatable quality/price ratio compared to its competitors. Ideal for beginners in drawing, but also for relaxing with coloring. You can also take notes using it and we also recommend using it for “mind mapping” sessions, an ideal – and visual – way to clear your head and get your goals straight.

For Apple aficionados, we opt for the Ipad Pro 5

Finally, if you are looking for a tablet and a laptop for different uses, the Surface Pro tablet-PC and its OLED technology appears to be the best option.

Slow down, reading books with a color e-reader

The benefits of reading are numerous, multiple and recognized. Besides these purely ameliorative aspects which can encourage you to start or get back to it, one of the functions of reading that we prefer remains being able to relax, by cutting away from everyday life to put yourself in your own bubble. The Kobo Libra Colors combines lightness and practicality. To be able to take it everywhere with you and above all take advantage of its various features, such as colored highlighting. The color brings a real plus compared to previous generations, so you can also consult your favorite magazines and graphic novels.

Sleep better and wake up gently with a dawn simulator

Because sleep is one of the essential keys to our happiness — and our good mood — a dawn simulator can help you wake up gently. We know that the first hour after waking up is the one that determines the rest of your day, in terms of energy or even mood. Establishing a wake-up call without agitation helps preserve your sense of well-being.

They exist at all prices. The prize for the most design undoubtedly goes to the PHILIPS Somneo, which in addition to its sleek appearance is also the one with the most features. It is notably equipped with a RelaxBreathe relaxation function, which helps you soothe yourself and fall asleep via a simple system consisting of adapting your breathing in relation to one of the seven rhythms of light or sound intensity.

(Re)bring sunshine into your life

Finally, for a very useful gift in these gray days, to give or to treat yourself: light therapy lamps can help you regain energy. For home use, we would prefer the Beurer TL 50 model. For more portable use, the Beurer TL 30 option appears ideal.

Combine pleasure with pleasure with this TV/work of art

The Samsung The Frame QLED television is one of those products that we didn’t know we needed in the French television landscape. And for good reason, once the screen is turned off, it broadcasts a work of art of your choice, which you can change as you wish. Its sleek design is designed to serve as a decorative object. The author of the book “A Nothing Can Change Everything” invites us to rearrange our environment to change our bad habits, if one of yours consists of chaining episodes of series late at night, this artistic screen could almost dissuade you from turn on the television. A highlight and a good way to be inspired by these works.