Mother’s Day is just around the corner—and if you’re reading this, it’s because you have no idea what to get her, and you might even be late and scrambling for a last-minute idea… right? No worries!
Whether you want to show mom how much she means to you, or you want to make your spouse feel appreciated for all she does with the kids, I have all kinds of ideas for you.
Here are some of the coolest and most practical Mother’s Day gift ideas for a techy mother. I’m a mom and I can tell you this: I’d be delighted to receive any of these myself!
Let her read in peace: Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon
The Kindle Paperwhite is the ideal e-reader. The glare-free e-ink display is easy on the eyes, the battery lasts for weeks on end, the backlight makes reading comfortable even at night, the page-turning is responsive, and it can hold thousands of e-books. Paper books certainly have their charm, but reading on the Kindle is unbeatably convenient because it’s light and small enough to carry everywhere. It’s perfect for bookworm mom.
Access to tons of ebooks: Kindle Unlimited
Amazon
If you’re getting her a Kindle (or she already has one), then Kindle Unlimited is a fantastic gift because it’ll give her on-demand access to 4 million ebooks. Whether she’s into murder mysteries, biographies, or romantasy, she can read whatever she wants, whenever she wants, right from the comfort of her device. She can download up to 20 KU titles at a time, and it’s a lot like borrowing from a library—just return when you’re done so you can check out something else.
Access to tons of audiobooks: Audible
Amazon
Reading books is awesome, but so is listening to them! And Audible is the go-to platform for anyone who wants to dive into their favorite worlds by listening rather than reading. Audiobooks are great for mental stimulation while walking around town, exercising, commuting, taking care of chores, and more. Audible grants access to thousands of titles for a flat subscription fee, plus monthly credits that can be spent on purchasing audiobooks that aren’t included.
Comfortable headphones that block out all the noise: JBL Tune 770NC
JBL
Whether she loves listening to audiobooks or dancing to Taylor Swift, she needs a good and comfy pair of headphones with active noise-cancellation. The JBL Tune 770NC are the whole package with plush earpads, efficient noise-cancellation with smart ambient awareness, and some 70 hours of battery life. The headphones also deliver JBL’s renowned bass, so she can jam out to her favorite tracks.
Charging her phone while on the go: Anker Zolo Power Bank
PCWelt/Anker
This 20,000mAh power bank packs enough power to recharge her phone about four times over. Even better, it comes with a built-in USB-C cable so she doesn’t have to worry about lugging around an inconvenient cord. It’s tiny enough to fit into any handbag, yet powerful enough to recharge pretty much any gadget she’s carrying on her.
Super-fast charging for multiple devices: Ugreen 100W 4-port GaN charger
Ugreen
We all have a ton of devices to recharge, and I’m sure your mom (or spouse) is no different. This Ugreen GaN charger has three USB-C ports and one USB-A port with up to 100W charging throughput, meaning it can fast-charge up to four devices simultaneously. It’s great for laptops, smartphones, tablets, earbuds, whatever. And even if she only has one or two devices max, it’s still worth it for how fast it is.
The most convenient USB-C cable: Baseus 100W Retractable Cable
Baseus
Even if your mom already has a fast-charging wall plug (like the one above), she can only charge as fast as the cable that connects her devices to the charger. This Baseus 100W retractable USB-C cable is fast enough to handle fast chargers like that, but it also has another winning feature: the entire thing is retractable. It’s so convenient, whether to toss into a bag for travels or to stash away in a drawer until she needs it.
Help Mom find anything she tends to misplace: Bluetooth Trackers
Samsung/Apple
If there’s one thing moms can do, it’s find all the “lost” things belonging to everyone in the house. But if she tends to misplace her own things—like her keys or purse—then an Apple AirTag or Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 can help her keep tabs on it. Both trackers are easy to connect to her phone, and they’ll sing the songs of their people when activated.
Track the time, health, sleep, notifications, and more: Smartwatch
Apple/Samsung
Every mom needs a smartwatch on her wrist, making it easy to figure out not only when everyone is late but also to keep her connected to all those notifications from her phone. There’s also the added benefit of having it track her fitness journey, sleep patterns, and heart rate. If she’s an iPhone user, then the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is a fantastic pick. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is a gorgeous option for Android users.
Fitbit
If mom loves exercising and doesn’t need all the bells and whistles of a full-blown Apple or Samsung smartwatch, then the Fitbit Versa 4 is a great option that costs a bit less. Not only does it offer some 40 exercise modes, but it also tracks her sleep and her heart rate, has built-in GPS, and works just as well underwater.
Keep her coffee/tea warm: Ember Mug
Ember
If mom forgets to drink her hot drinks, or if she’s a sipper and it takes her a long time to get through them, then a battery-powered, temperature-control mug is a dream gift. The Ember Smart Mug 2 is a great pick for at-home use while the Ember Travel Mug is ideal when out and about. While the smart mug can keep her coffee or tea hot for 80 minutes on battery, it can heat indefinitely when seated on the charging pad. The travel mug has enough battery life to keep liquids warm for two hours.
Hold up her laptop: Laptop Stand
Ugreen/Lamicall
If mom works with a laptop, then she needs at least one of these stands. The Ugreen Vertical Laptop Stand makes it easy for her to place it standing up for all those instances when the laptop is more of a “desktop” than an actual portable device. The Lamicall Adjustable Laptop Riser raises the laptop and holds it at a better ergonomic angle.
Wirelessly charge everything at once: Anker MagSafe 3-in-1 Charging Stand
Anker
Moms love having an organized desk (or as organized as it can be) and this 3-in-1 magnetic wireless charging stand can certainly help with that. Her phone can mount magnetically and charge wirelessly, all while maintaining a comfortable angle so she can keep using it, whether to check her notifications, watch videos, browse social media, etc. Meanwhile, there are two more wireless charging pads—one for a smartwatch and one for a wireless earbuds case. It’s the perfect trifecta of charging for an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods!
Free her from the burden of sweeping: SwitchBot K10+ Pro
SwitchBot
With how busy we all are nowadays, vacuuming the floors day in and day out just isn’t feasible—unless you get a robot vacuum cleaner to take care of it for you. The SwitchBot K10+ Pro is small and adorable yet pretty darn effective, so it’s an excellent gift for busy mom. Not only does it meticulously vacuum the floors, but it also works with just about any smart assistant mom may have at home, from Alexa to Siri.
Block out dad’s snoring: Sleep Earbuds
Anker/Loop
No one likes suffering through another person’s heavy snoring for hours on end, so how about you get mom some earbuds? The Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds block out noise, are comfy enough for side sleepers, and can stream whatever audio she wants, from lo-fi music to podcasts or audiobooks. Alternatively, get her Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs (no audio).
High-tech gardening: Hydroponics System or Smart Planter
Gardencube/Plantsio
Growing plants indoors is fantastic. One really cute gift for mom can be a hydroponics growing system that comes with an LED grow light and water pump, where mom can plant herbs or veggies or flowers. Alternatively, this smart robot planter is absolutely adorable as it displays emojis when you pet it. It’ll look gorgeous on her desk!
Keep an eye on pets and kids: Kasa EC70 Smart Indoor Security Camera
Kasa
We’re pretty sure mom will be a lot more relaxed if she knows she can leave the house and still keep an eye on pets and kids while she’s away. This Kasa EC70 Smart Indoor Security Camera is perfect for that, capturing 1080p video with a live feed that she can tune into at any time from anywhere with her phone. Even better, it detects motion and sends notifications, so it can be a great baby or pet monitor.
Label everything for peak organization: Nelko Label Maker
Nelko
One thing everyone should have is a label maker. Pet food container? Now it has a label. Rice in a container? It can get a label, too. This cute little machine comes with a bunch of tape and an integrated cutter, and the labels can be put together with a phone app. So easy!
Keep her days and schedules organized: Skylight Calendar
Skylight
If your mom (or spouse) is the one who usually tracks everyone’s schedules and appointments and events, then get her a Skylight Calendar to offload some of that mental burden and make things easier for her. This is a 15-inch digital calendar she can mount on a wall, which syncs with all her calendars. Even better, it can also act as a chore chart so everyone knows what needs to get done and when.
Forever flowers: LEGO Rose Bouquet
LEGO
Getting her a bouquet of roses is wonderful, but LEGO flowers never wilt and they look gorgeous forever. This rose bouquet LEGO set features multiple roses in various blooming stages and several baby’s breath for a more complete look. Everyone will love this one!
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.