Smart gadgets! The best tech gifts for kids and teens
Give the gift of technology!
As we all know, kids of today are super tech-savvy and use gadgets all the time. So, giving a tech-savvy gift to a teen is a no-brainer.
A tech gift can be practical and loved by by children (and their parents!) as it promotes learning, social interaction, and creative potential. It can also encourage better communication and connectivity as kids and teens can keep in touch with friends and family through smartphones, tablets, or gaming consoles.
Need a techie gift idea? Check out the gallery below for our round-up of the best tech gifts for kids and teens.
The best tech gifts for kids and teens
Xbox Series S, RRP $499.00
The Xbox Series S is the smallest, sleekest Xbox ever. Experience the speed and performance of a next-gen all-digital console at an accessible price point. Players can get started with an instant library of 100+ high-quality games, including all-new Xbox Game Studios titles like Halo Infinite the day they release, with the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (membership sold separately).
Spacetalk Adventurer Kids Smart Watch 4G, RRP $199
This smartwatch, phone, and GPS all-in-one device is packed with features. It’s equipped with 4G support and even has a built-in heart rate sensor. Your child can stay active with its fitness tracker and receive voice feedback, making it super fun to track their physical activities. Plus, parents can rest easy knowing there’s no social media or open internet access. You have full parental control through the app, and kids can make and receive calls to approved contacts. With location tracking via the Spacetalk app, you’ll always know where your child is.
Fujifilm instax SQUARE Link Smartphone Printer Kit, RRP $229.00
Meet your smartphone’s artistic companion – a Bluetooth-enabled photo printer. Team with the SQUARE Link app to turn your physical prints into animated masterpieces with AR Print effects or use INSTAX Connect to personalise images and send them across the world.
Kit contains: 1 x SQUARE Link printer, 1 x SQUARE film (10 pack) – Black frame, 1 x SQUARE Photo Album (80 pockets)
Nintendo Nitro Deck White Edition, RRP $99.00
The Nitro Deck is built for comfort and speed with zero stick drift. Compatible with Switch & the OLED model, the Nitro Deck has on board re-mappable back buttons adding versatility to allow gamers to express their true playstyle. Whether playing casually or competitively, the Nitro Deck delivers the responsiveness and precision you need to enjoy your favourite games comfortably, for longer.
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Smart speaker with Alexa in Glacier White, RRP $99.00
The Echo Dot is like a super cool speaker you can talk to. It plays your favorite songs, tells you the latest news, and shares the weather with you, all using your voice! It’s even better than the old ones because it has a clearer voice, deeper bass, and really awesome sound that fills your room with music.
When you create an Alexa Kids profile for your child, Alexa will filter songs with explicit lyrics, block shopping, let kids access parent-approved-content, and give age-appropriate responses.
Furby Interactive Toy, RRP $99.99
Kids will adore Furby’s 5 voice-activated modes, 600+ phrases, jokes, songs, and loads more surprises.
Instruct Furby what you want it to do with five magical commands: Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let’s Chill, and Lightshow. But that’s not all – Furby also loves to respond to hugs, head pats, shaking, and even feeding it with a pretend pizza charm – or your finger! The more you play, the more excitement there is to unlock.
Nintendo Switch OLED Model – Neon, RRP $499.00
The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is similar to the regular Nintendo Switch, but it comes with a big 7-inch OLED screen that’s colourful and clear.
Kids can prop it up on a table with the adjustable stand for group gaming, and there’s a new dock with a wired LAN port for smooth online play.
Plus, you’ve got a bunch of storage space with 64GB inside, and the speakers sound even better when you’re playing on the go or at the table. And the best part? You can still plug it into the TV and play with friends using the detachable Joy-Con controllers.
Sunnylife Tie Dye Travel Speaker in Sorbet, RRP $39.99
This cool travel speaker comes with a mini USB cable to keep the music going, and it can be recharged over and over again – up to 200 times, allowing for one to two hours of playtime each go. And the best part? It connects wirelessly, making it the perfect travel companion for your tunes. So, pack it up and let the good times roll!
Opel Mobile SmartKids Phone, RRP $149
A phone designed especially for kids – and parents!
With the Opel Mobile SmartKids Phone, parents can set personalised limits on how and when your kids call, text, and connect to help them learn responsible use of mobile phones.
Plus, it’s safe with no camera, so you know your kids are being responsible. You can also see which apps they download and control their usage. And, for added peace of mind, you can keep tabs on your child’s location through geofencing.
Belkin SoundForm Nano True Wireless Earbuds for Kids, RRP $69.95
These easy-pairing Bluetooth earbuds offer kid-friendly features that parents will love.
Offering 5 hours of playtime and another 19 hours of charge in the case, the earbuds have an 85dB volume limit which protects young, sensitive hearing from loud sounds .
Plus, touch controls offer wireless, button-free audio control for volume, to skip or pause songs, and pick up and end calls.
VTech Kidizoom Duo 5.0 Camera, RRP $99.99
Packed with awesome features like a built-in auto-flash, a big colorful screen, and a 4x digital zoom, the VTech Kidizoom Duo 5.0 Camera also has a voice recorder with fun voice-changing effects and some cool built-in games.
Suitable for ages 3-9, this camera is all about encouraging your child’s creativity, independent play, and hand-eye coordination.
