If the WIRED father figure in your life collects data points like AR pocket monsters, the quantified life provides plenty of fodder for gifting. These are the gifts that give dad more insight and control than he’s had before—whether he tracks his runs or the squirrels that run past his doorbell cam.
1. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
This watch from Samsung acts as the cornerstone of a data-driven, healthy lifestyle. It supports up to 39 distinct activities, from jogging to rowing to swimming. It also tracks sleep, heart rate, and other important metrics for his health. He’ll be able to sync it with an Android or iOS smartphone and see all his health information on a convenient app—and it works with all sorts of third-party fitness and wellness apps, too. It’s a one-stop shop for tracking health in powerful ways. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 44MM, $249.99
2. QardioBase 2
This award-winning scale is not just about his weight, because it’s not just a scale. The QardioBase 2 tracks body composition, including bone mass, water, fat, and muscle, then syncs the data to a smartphone app via WiFi or Bluetooth. The best part: it supports multiple profiles, so every family member can track themselves individually. Milestones are presented with unique visualizations, and haptic feedback is used to let him know when it’s done taking measurements. In other words: this is the most high-tech consumer scale out there, and it’s actually fun to use. QardioBase 2, $149.99
3. Netatmo Smart Alarm System
No priorities are higher for him than keeping the home safe, and the Netatmo Smart Alarm System arms him to do just that. This package includes an alarm, a camera, and door sensors—all of which can be armed or unarmed using an app. And it gives him access to security videos without the subscription fee some other smart home systems ask for, making it the perfect one-off home security gift with no financial strings attached. Netatmo Smart Alarm System with Camera, $399.99
4. Tile Pro
With Tile Pro, he’ll never lose his keys again—that means you’re reducing his stress level and giving him time back to focus on his passions, making this a powerful gift. Tile devices are trackers that he can place in a bag or attach to valuables. He can then track their location in an app, or even use the app to make them emit a noise so he can find them in a cluttered room. Tile Pro 4-pack, $99.99
5. Under Armour UA HOVR™ Running Shoes
Get him the latest in wearable tech, and he’ll likely be the first on the block to sport it. These smart sneakers connect with apps like MapMyRun to record data while he stays active, and access it from his phone whenever he needs to. Whether he is logging indoor or outdoor miles with connected UA HOVR footwear, he will have access to Real-Time Form Coaching and a wealth of other information, including distance, speed, stride length, and more with the MapMyRun app. Men’s UA HOVR Machina Running Shoes, $150
6. Apps and Services
Many of these gadgets are designed to work with popular, data-tracking apps that can help him meet his personal goals. MapMyRun lets him plan running routes and track his progress. MyFitnessPal is designed to help users monitor their nutrition and exercise, so he can hit his unique goals. If you get him some gear, give him the heads up about the powerful software that helps him get the most out of it.
This story was produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Samsung.
