Whatever the occasion—Father’s Day, birthdays, holidays, and more—one of the most thoughtful presents for dad are tech gifts. But they don’t always come cheap, so you might go in the red, especially if you’re doing some last-minute shopping.
Lucky for you, we’ve compiled the most helpful, fun, and convenient gadgets that won’t break the bank. These are guaranteed to make any dad smile—whether he’s tech-savvy or not!
For the stay-at-home dad: HBO Go Subscription
Being in charge of the household and taking care of the kids can be exhausting, so let Dad relax and stream all the latest movies and series he wants with a subscription to HBO Go! Sign up for an account for only P399 for three months, and it will conveniently be charged to your PLDT Home bill!
For the health-conscious dad: Huawei Scale 3 Bluetooth Edition
FromHuawei Official Website
Take bathroom scales to the next level by gifting your dad a smart scale, which tracks your body fat percentage, heart rate, and other health metrics apart from your weight. The Huawei Scale 3 Bluetooth Edition can measure all these plus track your BMI, skeletal muscle mass, body water percentage, and more. It easily pairs with your smartphone, and all your data will be synced to the Huawei Health app with each use. You can even use it to weigh your luggage or pets! Buy it on Lazada for P999.
For the trendy dad: Amazon Echo Dot with Clock
FromGamextreme Flagship Store
Dads who love to be on top of the tech trend will be over the moon when you gift them the latest Amazon Echo Dot. Apart from the improved audio experience, they can now see the weather, song titles, alarms, and more with the enhanced LED display. He’ll also have a grand time asking Alexa for help, setting routines and controlling his other smart devices using voice control! Get it on LazMall for P3,285.
For the retired dad: Lasco Smart Power Strip
FromLasco Official Store
If your dad has a lot of time on his hands, start his smart home journey by purchasing a smart power strip that turns any gadget into a smart device. If he’s a couch potato, plug the TV, speakers, and fan into the Lasco Smart Power Strip so he can conveniently control his setup without getting up every time. Each socket can be customized and accessed via an app or voice control! Get it on Shopee for P1,490.
For the work-from-home dad: Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager
Amazon
Sitting in front of the computer for hours can strain Dad’s neck and back, so help him relax with this compact massager that helps relieve fatigue and ease sore muscles and stiff necks. It has eight kneading massage nodes and three strength levels, so Dad can adjust the pressure according to his preference. The handles are also long enough so you can use the massager on most parts of the body! Buy it on Amazon for $49.99 (around P2,800).
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*Prices posted are at the time of writing and are subject to change.