# Gift Guides Are Leaning Into Smart Home Security. Here's What That Means for Shoppers > CNET's latest roundup of gifts for people who have everything includes smart home and security gadgets alongside quirky finds. Here's why that trend matters and how to shop smart for a loved one's safety this year. - URL: https://mfpgsecurity.com/resources/gift-guides-are-leaning-into-smart-home-security-heres-what-that - Category: Industry News - Author: Victor Cheng, Security Industry Analyst - Published: 2026-09-10 - Reading time: 2 min --- Every holiday season, gift guides try to solve the same puzzle: what do you get someone who already owns everything? CNET recently published its own take with "26 Unique Gifts for People Who Already Have Everything in 2026," a roundup of quirky, thoughtful, and tech-forward presents meant to surprise even the hardest-to-shop-for person on your list. What caught our attention at MFPGSecurity is not any single item on the list, but the broader pattern. Gift guides like this one increasingly lean on smart home and connected tech as safe, high-impact gift choices. Smart plugs, video doorbells, connected sensors, and small automation gadgets show up again and again because they are practical, easy to set up, and genuinely useful long after the wrapping paper is gone. **Why Smart Home Tech Keeps Showing Up in Gift Guides** There is a simple reason smart devices have become go-to gifts. They solve a real problem. Unlike novelty items that get used once and forgotten, a smart camera, a video doorbell, or a smart lock adds convenience and peace of mind to daily life. For someone who already has plenty of "stuff," a gift that quietly makes their home smarter and safer stands out. It also reflects how normalized smart home technology has become. What used to feel like a niche purchase for early adopters is now mainstream enough to land in a mainstream gift guide alongside cozy blankets and kitchen gadgets. **The Gift-Giving Trap: Gadgets Without a Game Plan** Here is where we want to offer a word of caution. A standalone smart camera or a single smart sensor can be a fun gift, but it is not the same thing as a real security plan. Plenty of well-meaning gifts end up in a drawer because the recipient does not know how to integrate them into their home, connect them to other devices, or make sure they are actually monitored. That is the gap professionally installed and monitored systems are built to fill. An ADT-monitored system, installed through an authorized dealer like MFPGSecurity, ties cameras, sensors, and smart locks together into one coordinated setup, backed by professional monitoring that watches for real threats around the clock. A single gadget can only do so much on its own. A connected system designed by professionals does a lot more. **A Smarter Way to Gift Security This Season** If someone on your list is hard to shop for because they truly have everything, consider gifting the start of a real security upgrade instead of another single-purpose gadget. A video doorbell or camera from a trusted, professionally supported system can be a meaningful first step, especially if it is backed by monitoring and support rather than left to operate in isolation. For parents living alone, adult children just moved into a first home, or anyone who values peace of mind over more clutter, a security-focused gift paired with professional installation shows you thought about what actually matters: their safety. At MFPGSecurity, we help homeowners across the country design systems that fit their homes and budgets, whether that means starting small with a doorbell camera or building out a full smart security setup with ADT monitoring. You can learn more about how we approach these installations on our About Us page, or browse more consumer guidance on our homepage. If you are considering a smart security gift this season, or want to build a full system for your own home, our team can walk you through options that make sense for your budget and lifestyle. Call us at 833-842-0818 to talk through what fits your household. *This brief was inspired by reporting from CNET. Read the original gift guide here: [26 Unique Gifts for People Who Already Have Everything in 2026](https://www.cnet.com/gifts/gifts-for-people-who-have-everything-2/).* _Source: [www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/gifts/gifts-for-people-who-have-everything-2/)_ ## Get a Free Quote Ready to protect what matters most? Get a free, no obligation quote on a professionally installed ADT home security system with 24/7 monitoring from MFPGSecurity. [Request your free quote](/) or call [833-842-0818](tel:8338420818) to talk with a security specialist today. ## FAQ ### Are smart home gadgets good standalone gifts? They can be, but a single device like a camera or sensor works best as part of a connected, monitored system. Otherwise it may only cover one small part of the home. ### What is the difference between a DIY smart camera and an ADT-monitored system? A DIY camera typically just records or alerts you directly. An ADT-monitored system, installed by an authorized dealer like MFPGSecurity, connects your devices and includes professional monitoring that can respond to real emergencies. ### Is it a good idea to give security devices as gifts? Yes, especially for loved ones living alone or in a new home. Pairing a device with professional installation and monitoring turns a thoughtful gift into a genuine safety upgrade. ## Sources - CNET: 26 Unique Gifts for People Who Already Have Everything in 2026: https://www.cnet.com/gifts/gifts-for-people-who-have-everything-2/ --- Published by MFPGSecurity, https://mfpgsecurity.com (ADT Authorized Dealer). Call 833-842-0818.