Android Central's 2018 Mother's Day Gift Guide!

Mother's Day isn't just a day to shower your mom with affection — it's a day to make sure all of her tech is modern, easy-to-use, and powerful! We've rounded up the best tech she's going to LOVE ❤️

Google Pixel 2

The Pixel 2 has the best camera on the market, with a portrait mode that brings out your partner's best features. At $649, it's an expensive gift, but you can't put a price on a perfect smile. Mom will love it!

$649 Buy now

Honor 7X

Our budget phone pick is none other than the tantalizing Honor 7X, which at $200 provides more value than any device on the market right now. It's got a great camera, great build quality, and plenty else to love.

$199 Buy Now

LG G6+ (Prime Exclusive)

With an upcoming update to Android 8.0 Oreo, the LG G6+ is one of the best values for money in smartphones today. Mom will love its incredible camera, durable design and excellent battery life!

$469 Buy Now

Nintendo Switch

Is mom a secret gamer? She will be with the Switch. With some of the best homemade and indie titles on the market, it's probably the best gift you can give a gamer this year.

$299 Buy Now

UE MEGABLAST

Summer's coming, so make sure Mom has some great tunes to take wherever she goes. This is the Alexa-powered UE MEGABLAST. It's not cheap, but it's one of the best portable speakers you can buy — and it's waterproof!

from $190 Buy Now

UE Roll 2

Cheaper and less powerful than the MEGABLAST, the UE Roll 2 is still waterproof, and it sounds amazing for the price. Even better — it's the perfect companion for that road trip or a weekend getaway somewhere warm. Take us with you!

$64 Buy Now

Sonos One

Is Mom a music afficionado? Get her the Sonos One. Not only does it connect to Alexa, it sounds so, so good. And if you end up buying two, they can be paired together for whole-home audio!

$199 Buy Now

Sony MH1000XM2 noise-canceling headphones

Sometimes you need to give mom a break from the world. Sony's MH1000XM2 have amazing sound and even better noise cancellation. Seriously, these are probably the best bang for your buck in headphones right now.

$348 Buy now

1More Triple Driver in-ear headphones

We love these amazing-sounding, inexpensive earbuds that pump out some of the best music from your smartphone we've heard in years. If mom is holding onto a phone with a headphone jack, or doesn't mind the #donglelife, get her these earbuds.

$98 Buy Now

Spotify Premium

Love streaming ad-free music? Grab a Spotify Premium subscription and listen to music on all your devices. From specific songs to curated playlists to radio stations, you'll find your favorites here. This is the perfect add-on gift for the mom who can't get enough music.

from $10 Buy Now

Daydream View (2017)

Google took the most comfortable VR headset of the last year and made it better for heat management, easier to fit smaller heads, and available in fun new colors. All you need is a great phone and a comfy chair to enjoy a wide world of VR experiences.

$99 Buy Now

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 camera

Having a smartphone with a great camera is important, but being able to give someone a photo is truly meaningful. Fujifilm's Instax line continues to be popular with young people who want to share the photos they're taking, and the Mini 9 is cheap, portable, and fun! Mom will adore it — and you!

from $55 Buy now

Moment Cases and Lenses

Take the best cameras on a smartphone, add a fantastic case, and then tighten the sharpest, most versatile glass you can find. Those are the Moment lenses for the Pixel, Pixel 2, or Galaxy S8. Mom will take so many photos of you, but you'll be secretly happy about it.

from $99 Buy Now

Aeropress coffee and espresso maker

Do yourself a favor and get mom an Aeropress — it's the cheap and easy way to making better coffee at home in just 90 seconds. It sounds too good to be true, but this is all physics: the Aeropress combines the best ideas from espresso and French Press into a single, easy-to-clean contraption.

from $33 Buy now

Blue Bottle coffee subscription

Skip the grocery store beans and get the best from your new Aeropress with a monthly subscription to amazing coffee at Blue Bottle. You won't believe the difference freshly-roasted beans make to a good cup, especially if you grind them at home right before you brew.

from $15/mo Buy now

Chromecast Ultra

If you splurged on that 4K TV recently, the Chromecast Ultra is an amazing companion. Almost every media app supports it in some way, and it works with the Google Home or Home Mini to load those hilarious YouTube videos mom loves watching.

$59 Buy Now

Amazon Fire TV 2017

Cozy up to Prime Video exclusives like Catastrophe, The Grand Tour, Sneaky Pete and more… in 4K! The Fire TV is an amazing gift for anyone who watches shows or movies, including mom!

$70 Buy Now

NVIDIA Shield Android TV

The NVIDIA Shield TV is the best set-top streamer you can buy, and it doubles as a game console. It's extremely powerful, has an amazing built-in controller, and supports 4K HDR streaming!

from $179 Buy Now

Google Home Mini

Google Home is big and powerful, but Google Home Mini is cheap and useful! If you already have a bunch of connected speakers, or just want Google Assistant everywhere, the Home Mini is the best gift you can give. And if your house is already full of Google products, Assistant is even better. A must-gift!

$49 Buy Now

Philips Hue Starter Kit

Smart lights can set the mood, especially when paired with a smart speaker powered by Google Assistant or Alexa. It's simple to set the mood for a party, or for bed time, but either way, these lights will last for years.

$160 Buy Now

Amazon Echo Spot

Give mom's alarm clock an upgrade with the Amazon Echo Spot, the latest — and cutest — Alexa-powered gadget. This one's perfect for the bedroom but, thanks to its small screen, can double as a living room or kitchen tool.

$129 Buy Now

Fitbit Versa

The Versa is the best tracker and smartwatch Fitbit has ever made. It can track steps, exercise, sleep, and more and its battery lasts an incredibly long four days. Mom will love its selection of colors and bands, and you'll love spending less than an Apple Watch!

$199 Buy Now

DJI Spark

If mom's the outdoorsy type, or just wants to make movies with footage from new vantage points, the DJI Spark is an outstanding gift. Portable and versatile, the drone gets over 15 minutes of flying time with its replaceable battery and goes anywhere you do.

$399 Buy Now

Anker PowerCore 10000 Battery

Give your mom the gift of a phone that doesn't run out of batteries! This Anker PowerCore pack can charge most phones two or three times and is portable enough to bring anywhere.

$27 Buy Now

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