Buying a gift for a Dad who wants nothing can be tough. The trick is to get them something they didn’t realise they needed. A gift that’ll impress them with how useful or enjoyable it is.
To give you some inspiration this Father’s Day, we’ve rounded up a few suggestions below, including some from a galaxy far, far away. It’s our gift guide for Dads who swear they don’t need anything, because we all know they’re wrong. Right?
Smart home tech that makes life easier
If there’s one thing Dads universally love, it’s controlling the temperature of the house. Smart heating tech could be the perfect gift. A smart thermostat allows you to control the temperature of the heating and water from your phone, and even use voice commands if you’re feeling a bit cold on the couch. A smart radiator valve is easy to install on a room-by-room basis, and you can control the temperature from your phone. They even have child locks so the temp can’t be messed with!
Smart plugs do the same kind of thing. Suddenly, that favourite lamp becomes something you can control from your phone. A fan can kick in automatically when a room gets warm. Even the kettle can be started from another room. With a smart plug, the tech itself doesn’t need replacing - so your Dad can keep everything he’s familiar with already.
Security tech for a Dad who wants to keep everything safe
Even if your Dad feels safe and secure in his home, there are a couple of products that’ll give him extra peace of mind.
A smart doorbell gives you the power to see exactly who’s at the door without even moving. Whether it’s a delivery or an annoying political candidate doing the rounds, you can deal with them all. You can chat to visitors through the doorbell speaker, using your phone, or a smart speaker – or even when you’re not in the country. There’s no need to pause the TV or leave the couch!
Security cameras make it even simpler to keep an eye on things around the home. Most give you the option of checking live footage from your phone, so you can quickly see who’s outside or if the shed’s still shut without having to get up. Some cameras also offer motion alerts, notifying you if something moves in specific areas outside.
Home office upgrades to make Dad’s day run more smoothly
If your Dad works from home, an upgrade or two can make things more efficient.
A home printer is a household essential. From printing work documents and holiday itineraries to labels for selling online, a printer gets a lot of use in a home. An inkjet printer is perfect for everyday use as the cost of cartridges isn’t too high and, if your Dad likes to print photos, inkjet printers are better able to handle a wider range of colours and definition than a laser printer. Plus, most printers are wireless, so Dad can easily print from anywhere in the home!
An external hard drive will give Dad great peace of mind about his files, photos and videos. With portable external hard drives reaching up to 8TB of memory and desktop external hard drives up to 24TB, the whole family can keep all their most important files backed up without ever worrying about running out of space.
For Dads who are serious about TV time
If your Dad hogs the remote and loves nothing more than getting stuck into a new film or TV series, or having a sports-filled weekend, a couple of simple upgrades can instantly improve his setup.
A good all-in-one soundbar makes dialogue much clearer. And it does away with the need to turn the volume up and down when scenes switch between quiet and loud. A lot of soundbars now support Dolby Atmos, which makes sound feel like it’s coming from around the room rather than straight from the TV. And some come with a wireless subwoofer for deeper bass and extra oomph.
A streaming stick comes in handy for TVs that are a bit slow, outdated, or missing certain apps. It’s also great for bringing on holidays to turn older TVs into a smart TV. Even with a smart TV, streaming sticks are often faster and easier to use than built-in menus. The latest sticks load apps quickly, support 4K streaming, and come with voice controls so your Dad doesn’t have to painstakingly type out what he’s looking for.
LEGO sets for creative downtime
Dads don’t always say what they mean. And quite often, “I’ve got everything I need” is just secret code for “I’d love a LEGO set.”
There are loads of LEGO sets available right now, covering a huge range of subjects. For car fans, there are spectacular LEGO Technic sets like the Ferrari S4-24 and Aston Martin Valkyrie models. With anywhere between 500 and 4,000 pieces, the Technic sets can be quite advanced with plenty of small, clever mechanisms to keep your Dad busy.
If Dad’s a Star Wars fan, he’s sorted. The LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon is a quick and fun build. Or if he’s more into Marvel, he can build an Iron Man Bust or Spider-Man Bust.
Or if he’s more interested in gardening, he can try the LEGO Botanicals range. The Happy Plants set is a quick and easy build that looks great anywhere in a home, or he can get zen and build his own LEGO Bonsai Tree.
A great option for last minute gifts for Dad
If in doubt for Father’s Day, you can never go wrong with a gift card. Easy to buy (especially if you’re a last minute shopper!), he has years to spend it, and he can treat himself to whatever he wants.
Your Dad can use a Currys gift card online or in-store at his local Currys, and he can pick what he wants - tech, headphones, upgrades, or something he’s been meaning to replace for ages.
Need more present ideas for a Dad who has everything?
We’ve got even more great gift ideas for Father’s Day. Even if you’ve got a Dad who doesn’t think they’ve got everything, we’ve got them covered. You can browse our range of Father’s Day gifts, or check out even more gift ideas for your Dad. If you need more advice, feel free to pop in-store and ask one of our colleagues.
