Smart Gifts
for DIY Dads
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the DIY Dad — the man who invests in hands-on experiences to create great things around the home. A smart device is the perfect gift for this hands-on hero. When it comes to the smart home, the DIY Dad embraces the latest and greatest devices, he relishes installing them, and gains satisfaction from not only doing all of this on his own, but making the devices his own.
Giving dad the opportunity to channel his get-stuff-done attitude into turning your house into a smart home, is a great way to give a gift that combines utility and fun. As interest in the smart home grows, emerging devices are becoming easier to access, install and manage. So whether you’re buying a gift for Father’s Day or are a DIY Dad looking to treat yourself to your next weekend project, here are five smart home devices that will make your day:
1. Nest Learning Thermostat

Nest’s iconic thermostat learns its owner’s schedule, automatically adjusting the temperature and speed of the HVAC fan when nobody is home. It can be controlled on any smart phone and has been proven to save energy. DIY Dad will love his Nest Thermostat’s simplicity and aesthetics, and he’ll have a blast installing it. In just a few simple steps he’ll have his new thermostat wired up and learning his family’s preferences. Order a Nest Learning Thermostat from The Nest Store, or pick one up at your local Lowes.
2. August Smart Lock

Home security systems aren’t new, but smart locks are. Our favorite is from August. Not only is this lock smart, its anodized aluminum exterior feels durable and secure. DIY Dad will love taking apart your home’s existing locks to replace them with August Smart Locks. They are universal and battery operated, so DIY Dad can finish his installation in a matter of minutes without worrying about wiring. Dad will be delighted when he first unlocks the front door from his August app, and he can easily share access with people he trusts. August Smart Locks can be purchased from August’s online store or from an Apple Store or Best Buy near you.
3. Keen Home Smart Vents

We may be a bit biased, but we’re pretty confident that DIY Dad will love his Smart Vent System. Not only will he have an excuse to break out his ladder and screwdriver again, but he’ll finally be able to solve those terrible temperature imbalances plaguing his home. Are the children too cold in the summer while the rest of the home is warming up? Dad can simply replace the existing dumb vents in their room and the Keen Home Smart Vents will take care of the rest. They work with the Nest Learning Thermostat, SmartThings, and the Lowes Iris platform. Pre-order a system of two or more Smart Vents for up to 35% off plus a free smart home hub until June 30th. Pre-orders will start shipping late this summer.
4. Rachio Iro

The Rachio Iro is the perfect piece of equipment for the DIY Dad with a green thumb. Rachio’s intelligent sprinkler controller replaces a home’s existing system and can be up and running in just three simple steps. It helps save water and syncs a home’s sprinkler schedule with the weather report, helping to maximize the absorption rate of the soil around the house and eliminating runoff. Iro even works with Nest’s Protect: Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm to automatically run the sprinklers if there is fire. Rachio Iro is available in the Rachio store, at The Home Depot, and in the Apple Store.
5. Big Ass Fans Haiku

If the name doesn’t win DIY Dad over, the fans themselves surely will. Big Ass Fans make some of the most celebrated industrial and commercial fans on the market, and their Haiku line of ceiling fans are excellent accessories for the home. Assembly and installation are as easy as with any other ceiling fan, and Big Ass Fans’ SenseME technology monitors room conditions to adjust to the occupant’s ideal comfort level. The Haiku fans with SenseME work with the Nest Learning Thermostat and Keen Home Smart Vents, creating a power trio of temperature, circulation, and airflow control. Order dad a Big Ass Haiku fan from the Big Ass Store for $50 off plus free shipping for Father’s Day.
If dad is a self proclaimed handy man — or even if he’s not — you can’t go wrong with these gifts. You’ll be enabling his inner Bob Vila and he’ll make your home smarter in the process. Best of all, these devices work together to proactively provide optimal comfort and security throughout the home, so even after DIY Dad finishes his work, it will continue to learn and improve.
This Father’s Day, give dad the gift of a smarter home that will make him and the entire family more comfortable, everyday of the year.
Keen Home builds proactive devices that make the core functions of the home smarter, more comfortable, and more efficient. Get in contact with us at contact@keenhome.io.