Editor's Choice: Tech Gifts for Mom That She'll Actually Love This Mother's Day
Let's be real—moms don't really need more stuff, but they do need things that make life easier. This year, we've rounded up Mother's Day tech gifts that meet that requirement. These products are smart, simple, and seriously useful, and they'll deliver that "Yes, this makes my life better" appeal every mom wants. So, treat your moms, daughters, sisters... or even yourself. Because making life smoother isn't just a gift—it's a power move!
Give mom the gift of fun and stability with this gem. The GoBalance Sport Board is equipment for gamified fitness.
Mom can play games that will help her improve (and maintain her balance), practice yoga planking, and keep up with these workouts that feel more like fun on her smartphone.
The best part is, the GoBalance Sport Board is small enough to take with her when she's jet-setting, or just to hide away when she's not using it.
$112 at Amazon
Busy moms will appreciate the convenience of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It has great battery life and excellent cameras, but what moms will love the most are the impressive AI upgrades.
Designed to make everything easier, Samsung's One UI 7 is deeply integrated with Google Gemini, which means cross-platform actions that help her get more done faster and a side button to trigger Gemini so she doesn't even have to type a request.
$1099 at Amazon
Okay, light bulbs may not seem like the most exciting gift... unless they can help mom relax after a long day. These Linkind smart bulbs will do exactly that.
They're easy to install, work with almost any smart home platform, and have colors, dimming, and a host of other features. Linkind also offers a full lighting portfolio from A19 and A21 bulbs for lamps, BR30 bulbs for canned lighting, and even smart light strips to really finish off mom's aesthetic.
Trust us; these bulbs will make mom very happy!
$13 at Amazon
Give mom the gift of real estate—screen real estate, that is. This Dell Pro 14 Plus Portable Monitor (P1425) is so lightweight that she can take it with her wherever she goes, and it will work with her laptop or iPad. Talk about stretching out!
This monitor is the definition of plug-and-play. There won't be any frustrations with getting it connected. It even automatically recognizes orientation, so mom can just set it up however she wants it.
It also comes with a nice carrying case, so mom won't have to worry about it getting scratched when she tosses it in her bag.
$370 at Dell
Every mom loves jewelry, especially when it doubles as a fitness tracker.
The Amazfit Helio Smart Ring is the perfect choice for any mom who wants to track everything from her activity and stress levels to her sleep and activity levels.
Mom will love the convenience of capturing data without needing to wear a bulky smartwatch.
She'll probably also appreciate your money sense because the Helio is less expensive than many other smart trackers.
$170 at Amazon
Have a mom who loves to read on your list? She'll be thrilled with the Boox Note Air4 C. Not only can she read books from her favorite ebook providers, but she can also take notes, doodle, or listen to audiobooks with it.
The Boox Note Air4 C is also a color tablet, so Mom can view her favorite magazines or add color to her notes. She'll love the convenience of this lighter tablet that will fit nicely into her bag so she'll have it wherever she goes.
$530 at Amazon
How about some tech that will help mom relax? The RENPHO Eye Massager is exactly what mom wants but won't buy. It feels like too much of an indulgence.
This nifty device heats up, offers compression, and has a massager... all of which can be controlled with a remote. Mom will love you more every time she uses this little bit of tech.
Added bonus: A happier, more relaxed mom.
$73 at Amazon
Give mom the gift of ergonomics with the Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse. It's quiet and has a Bluetooth connection, so she can have it installed and working in no time. It also comes in a variety of colors, so you can match your mom's aesthetic.
Best of all, this mouse is designed to help reduce muscle strain and pressure on the wrist. Mom will appreciate the more comfortable computer experience and she'll appreciate you for being so thoughtful!
$70 at Amazon
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