Aartech Guide to Stocking Stuffers 2023

The holiday season is in full swing, and finding gifts for stocking stuffers can become more stressful as the deadline approaches. However, Aartech has your back! Our experts have put together a stocking stuffer gift guide for tech lovers to remove the stress and make gift shopping fun again!

iEast Audiocast

For music lovers, the iEast Audiocast is a perfect stocking stuffer. This is a small but mighty music streamer. You can connect this device to any speaker or stereo system, connect your favourite music streaming service through their app, and away you go. You might be asking: why not just get a Bluetooth speaker? Music streamers and Bluetooth speakers are quite different. Bluetooth can disconnect if you move too far, you can hear phone notifications through the speaker, phone calls interrupt the music, and so does watching videos. However, music streamers are a separate entity from your phone. Yes, you can control it from your phone using the app, but it doesn't work like Bluetooth. This means you can take calls, receive notifications, play games, watch videos, and even leave your home without interrupting your music. This is great for any beloved audiophile family member or friend who still wants to be active on their phone while having music play in the background. 

Foscam Web Camera

If one of your loved ones works from home, is attending online schooling, or even dabbles in streaming their video games, a web camera would be an essential tool for them. The Foscam web camera is a reliable webcam with a built-in mic, so you don't need to depend on a headset or separate mic if you don't want the extra clutter on your desk. This cam is plug-and-play, which makes it a breeze to set up. You can place this cam on a flat surface or on the edge of your computer monitor. It also has a tripod accessory sold separately if preferred and a built-in privacy cover for when it isn't in use. This camera would be a great fit into any desk setup!

Foscam 5mp WiFi Pan/Tilt Cam

This small but reliable camera is perfect for those looking to get into home security cameras. The Foscam camera is perfect for families or even pet owners looking to keep an eye on their furry loved ones from afar. You can place this small camera in a toddler's room to keep an eye out during naptime, in the main living area to check on pets while you're out, or by the front door to keep an eye on any activity. This Foscam camera is perfect as a stocking stuffer for really any homeowner, as it is a good price for an entry-level security camera and a nice compact size.

Smart Plugs / Outlets

Whether you are an avid smart home enjoyer or just getting into home automation, smart plugs are an amazing addition to your home. These plugs are great for adding automation ability to devices that are not considered "smart devices." You can control when the device receives power, and set schedules or 'scenes' involving the smart plug, all through a Smart app unique to the plug or by adding it to your smart home hub. This allows you to easily control these devices while you're away, or add accessibility when you're home! Turn on/off lights, control the power usage of your devices, turn on space heaters when you're on the way home, etc. You can control the power of any device that plugs directly into the wall!