As we prepare for the final two years of this decade, more Americans are embracing the idea of a smart home. Since it might seem odd to gift home improvement technology to friends and family, remember that the most important person on your holiday gift list is you. You deserve it! And with great deals on everything from smart TVs and home security to faster routers and smart appliances that will save you money, now is the time to make your home more techie for your family.

This holiday gift list has some very impressive gadgets that utilize the latest in smart technology to make life easier (and in many cases safer). A microwave that connects to our phone seemed like something from the Jetsons only a few years ago, but now its a reality. And with 4K smart TVs running Roku, its become easier than ever to cut that cable cord. Enjoy this gift guide and use it as a resource, whether you get any of these products for yourself or for a friend.

Televisions:

TCL Roku TV 55 TCL may be the best TV brand youve never heard of. Theyve combined the Dolby sound and picture technology from your favorite movie theater with the 5000+ channels of Roku content for cord cutters. This model combines your favorite channels with your other input devices to simplify the home screen. My favorite feature is the ability to pause live TV delivered by antenna. Simply plug in a flash drive and you no longer must choose between cord cutting and DVR. I had just two of these hung in my office and everyone wants to know where to get one. http://www.tclusa.com/products/home-theater/p-series