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Dad doesn’t need any more ties.

Lockly Smart Safe on a shelf

Lifewire / Bob Schulties

He doesn’t need more lawn mowing equipment or hair trimmers.

What he wants is tech.

The more gadgets, the better, right?

AnkerWork Wireless Mic

Lifewire / SE Slack

The problem is, which things are worth getting for the Dad in your life?

Well, that’s where we come in.

We tried out everything in the list below (and more!)

Nest Learning Thermostat on a wall

Lifewire / Jerri Ledford

and found the best Father’s Day tech gifts for your dad, hands down.

Now, let the Dad jokes commence.

Sometimes you just want a safe place to store a few documents that are difficult to replace.

Backbone PlayStation Controller for Android in a hand on a desk

Lifewire / Molly McLaughlin

Think passports or birth certificates.

And, sure, something to help should you find yourself robbed is super helpful, too.

It charges easily via your home outlets or outdoors with the optional solar panel.

Sowinski Grow Lights for Indoor Plants in front of a shelf full of plants

Lifewire / Tim Fisher

Swap them out when the first two in your power station are empty.

Unlike exterior hanging units, this portable air conditioner can be set up or stored away in minutes.

Most units are 3-in-1 air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and fans, with some units also offering heat options.

Runhood Power Station with record player plugged into it

Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

Don’t you want Dad to have more ports?

Grab one of these today.

They block sound pretty well, too, while sounding fantastic.

Soundcore Space A40 earbuds on a table

Lifewire / Jerri Ledford

That means this little magic number here will be the favorite gift this year.

It works with pretty much any cloud gaming machine your dad can get on his iPhone.

-Evan Killham, Research Coordinator

Black & Decker Portable Air Conditioner

Lifewire / Tim Fisher

OWC Thunderbolt Dock

Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

Nord Buds 2 in charging case on a windowsill

Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

RiotPWR controller with iPhone near a Roku remote on a coffee table

Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre