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Three Clever Bluetooth Gadgets That Make Great Stocking Stuffers
“I’ll have a blue Christmas…,” Elvis Presley sang back in 1968. No wonder he was depressed: there was no Internet, no smart phones, and you had to get off the couch to change TV channels. In 2015 though, you can turn someone’s “blue Christmas” into a merry “Bluetooth Christmas,” with these three affordable stocking stuffers.
TrackR – Have you lost your keys again? Where did I put my phone this time?
The TrackR tells you where things are hiding. It’s a great accessory for the busy and/or absentminded. Can’t find your phone? Push the locater button on the TrackR remote and it will ring your phone – even if it’s on silent. It’s a little device packed with a lot of features:
- Distance indicator shows you how far away the lost object is. You can play an electronic version of the child’s “hot and cold” game as you search for your lost item.
- Crowd sourcing function identifies other TrackR users in range of your lost item and notifies you.
- Don’t leave home without it! The separation feature alerts you if you’re about to leave important objects behind.
- Works with iOS and Android
It’s affordable – $29.99 each with a current holiday special of 6 TrackRs for $89.99. You could put one (or more) in everyone’s stocking – if you can find them!
AcoustoShock Bluetooth Speaker – Get the sound of a big speaker system in a tiny package that’s water-resistant, shockproof, and dust proof. With 3 Watts of power, the AcoustoShock is small enough to hold in your hand, but delivers crisp sound.
- Take your sound with you. It packs easily in luggage or a backpack for trips. Listen on the go with the included bike clamp.
- Up to 10 hours play time. The rechargeable battery lasts much longer than typical wireless speakers.
The AcoustoShock is built with the outdoor enthusiast in mind, but it works great indoors as well. Use it as a speakerphone for high-quality, hands-free conversation or to boost the sound when streaming audio or video on your mobile device.
Get one for $37.99 and slide it in a stocking, in your pocket, or on your bike.
Nyrius Wireless Power Outlet – At some point, everyone who has rushed out of the house on a busy morning has wondered: “Did I turn off… the coffee pot?… the curling iron?… the space heater?” Plug any of those into this Bluetooth-connected wireless outlet and know for sure.
With the Nyrius, you can control any device that plugs into an electric outlet via your smart phone or tablet.
- Turn lights on/off when you enter or leave a room.
- Set a timer to turn electric devices on and off – no more getting out of bed to unplug the Christmas tree lights!
- Works with any electric outlet: just plug in the Nyrius and take control.
It’s $25 worth of peace of mind.
Ho, Ho, Ho and a merry Bluetooth Christmas to all this year!
