Go beyond the traditional brunch and bouquet this Mother’s Day by giving the moms in your life useful tech accessories that will take their favorite activities to the next level. Easy-to-use gadgets offer the perfect complement to the hobbies that your mom already enjoys, whether she’s a world traveler or an expert entertainer. So why not upgrade her day-to-day life with a gift that puts the fun back in functional?
We’ve partnered with Verizon to match the right tech-cessory with all the great kinds of moms out there. Show your mom know how much you love her by giving her a gift that complements her favorite activities. These accessories are featured in great Mother’s Day promotions running at Verizon, so all the last-minute shoppers can rest assured that there’s still time to find a thoughtful gift for Mom.
1. For Moms Who Love To Entertain: A Portable Speaker
Moms who are known to host epic dinner parties or beachside barbecues will appreciate a powerful Bluetooth® speaker that can easily be transported around the house, yard, or wherever she’s hosting. Consider the UE BOOM 2, which features a powerful Bluetooth® range of up to 100 feet and the 360-degree design emits surround-sound quality music and deep bass beats that are sure to get the party started. With a hearty 15-hour battery life and an app that lets you play DJ from afar, the UE BOOM 2 is a great gift for the moms who like to make sure their guests are always having a good time.
2. For Moms Who Never Miss A Morning Jog: Sleek Earphones
Moms who wake up bright and early to break a sweat will appreciate upgraded headphones that streamline workouts. The Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones are lightweight and feature a design that stays secure during workouts. These Bluetooth-pairing earphones make changing the music or accepting calls on almost any smartphone while on-the-go easier than ever. The Powerbeats3 are sweat resistant and waterproof—a welcome upgrade for anyone who has ever had to adjust sweaty earbuds mid-run or been distracted by dangling cords. A great pair of Lebron James approved earphones is a surefire way to boost your mom’s daily cardio session.
3. For Stylishly Active Moms: A Wearable Fitness Tracker
Chic moms will approve of the subtle yet sophisticated design of a fitness tracker like the Fitbit Alta HR. The slim, high-tech wearable fitness tracker keeps track of steps, calories, sleep and activity minutes while logging real-time stats into the smartphone app for five days at a time between charges. But it’s the tracker’s versatility that will appeal most to the fashionable moms in your life. She can swap the tracker with interchangeable wristbands that come in various colors to coordinate with any outfit or occasion, making fitness tracking fun again!
4. For Safety Conscious Moms: A Better Home Security System
Give mom the gift of peace of mind with home security upgrades that are easy to set up and even simpler to use. Install the Canary all-in-one home security system so she can see any unusual disturbances, whether she’s inside or away from home. High-definition video and audio alerts connect directly to her smartphone, offering real-time insights wherever its sensors are placed — the front door, the garage, etc. The smart surveillance also learns and adapts to her home over time, recognizing any out of the ordinary events. This security system is a great gift for moms who may live alone, or for anyone who values the comfort of knowing that their home is safe and sound.
5. For Multitasking Moms: An Interactive Home Assistant
For busy multitasking moms, a personal assistant may seem like wishful thinking. But breakthroughs in voice recognition and AI technology are pairing to bring amazingly helpful tech assistants to life. Gift mom the Google Home, which recognizes her voice and can help her out with many tasks. With each voice command, she can schedule appointment reminders, listen to news or music, create shopping lists, set timers, get traffic and weather reports and much more. Anything she would type into the Google search engine, she can ask Google Home and hear an immediate answer. The wireless smart speaker tailors responses to her needs and experiences, so she can simplify her lifestyle and check those items off her to-do list.
6. For On-The-Go Moms: A Tech Tracker
Moms who juggle jam-packed schedules will appreciate a gift that makes their day-to-day lives less complicated when they’re looking for their wallet or keys on their way out the door. That’s why handy options like the Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker (four pack) offer the most convenient solution to streamline daily routines. Your mom can attach the Bluetooth trackers to her most important and easily lost items, instantly locating them in a pinch through the smartphone app. If searching for the house keys is part of your mom’s daily routine, the Tile Mate is a can’t miss gift!
7. For Road-Tripping Moms: A Wireless Phone Charger
Road warrior moms should feel connected wherever they travel, from city streets to country roads. This Mother’s Day consider a device like the mophie powerstation® plus® 6000, which will ensure she won’t get stuck in unfamiliar territory with a dead phone battery. The wireless charger contains a switch-tip cable that powers both USB devices and Apple products that are encased in mophie juice packs. It can even charge two devices at once! The charger also comes in a pretty rose gold color and is light enough for mom to carry around in her purse. With this charger, moms who love the open road will avoid battery drain dread and instead relax and enjoy the ride!
8. For Sporty & Sophisticated Moms: An Upgraded Phone Case
Whether your mom is parasailing above tropical blue waters or skiing down a powdery trail, a phone case to safeguard those action-packed moments is a must-have. Brands built for outdoor durability like OtterBox can keep up with all even the most adventurous moms! Or perhaps mom prefers to switch up her smartphone’s look each time she needs one replaced with designer brands like kate spade new york phone cases. Either way, when you buy two cases, you get one free! (Power cases excluded.) That means mom gets more options to beautify and strengthen her smartphone or other device that stores all those photos and memories.
9. For Movie Buff Moms: A Phone Projector
For moms who love a good popcorn and movie night with the whole family, a portable projector is a great gift to bring the theatre right to the living room. The Insta-Share Projector Moto Mod projects and magnifies Motorola smartphone videos and images up to 70 inches. From sharing photos of an epic vacation to streaming favorite shows and movies, the Moto Mod is a fun way to ensure the whole family comes together around Mom’s latest tech-cessory.
This Mother’s Day, show your appreciation for the strong women in your life with smart and intuitive tech accessories that inspire and enhance their daily lives. Learn more about how Verizon upgrades everyday living with the tech accessories that make staying connected easier than ever!