Boxing Day Tech Ideas to Complete Your Holiday Setup
By My Smart Life · Published
Once the gifts are open, you have a clearer idea of what would make your new setup more enjoyable. Perhaps you want headphones for a quieter listening session, a projector for films from your favourite device, or portable power for days away from a socket.
Boxing Day shopping is a chance to fill that specific gap. Use the tech you already have as the starting point, then choose an addition that gives you a new way to enjoy it.
Add a choice of connections for your listening
The over-ear headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 and a wired option offer two ways to connect to a suitable audio source. They are worth exploring if you want an over-ear listening setup for a phone, computer or another compatible device.
If you received a tablet or other audio device, check how it sends sound. Bluetooth may suit your everyday use; the detachable cable is an alternative for a source with the right audio connection. If you want to make calls as well as listen, check the microphone requirements before choosing.
Build a movie-night setup around your video source
The 1080p mini projector with HDMI input offers an adjustable stand, keystone adjustment, USB and a 3.5mm audio connection. It is an idea for enjoying a larger picture from a suitable connected video source.
Start with the device you want to watch from and work towards the projector. For a streaming device with a supported HDMI connection, check which cable you need and where the projector will sit. If you plan to watch directly from a phone, confirm the required connection or adapter before ordering.
Measure the space you have for the projector and picture the wall or screen. Planning that arrangement gives the gift a place in your room, rather than leaving the setup until the box arrives.
Add portable power for devices you take out
The LCD power bank with two USB outputs lets you read its remaining charge on a display. Two output ports give you connection options for compatible devices and cables.
It is an option to explore if portable charging is the missing part of your routine. Check the output requirements for the devices you want to charge, particularly if you plan to use both ports together. Its USB-C or micro-USB input is for recharging the bank, so match your device cable to a supported output.
Choose the addition that completes a real plan
Try using your holiday gifts once before deciding what to add. You will quickly learn whether the useful next purchase is a listening option, a larger viewing setup or power for time away from home.
Explore listening accessories, browse home-viewing projectors, or find portable charging for your devices.