Perfect Tech Gifts for a Seamless Christmas Zoom Call
Christmas is going to look a little different this year and more of us than ever before will be having virtual Christmas dinners and talking to their families and friends over Zoom or Skype.
After having been in and out of lockdown over the past few months, the importance of having good and reliable technology has become very apparent (especially to our staff who have been working from home!).
We’ve put together a list of gifts that you can buy your family and friends to make their Christmas run a little smoother.
Lighting
Having good lighting for your virtual Christmas and New Year celebrations will really boost the quality of your calls. A ring light cannot only be used for your socialising over the festive season but if you’re working from home in the New Year, it will be great for your formal online meetings (we’ve also heard that they’re good for a cheeky selfie!).
A great lighting example: 10” Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Phone Holder
Webcam
Whilst we will all miss seeing our friends and family in person over the festive season, seeing their faces online is the next best thing. You can even get webcams that have an automatic low light correction feature, which can make you see clearly even in dim or poorly backlight settings!
A webcam option: NIYPS Webcam for PC with Microphone
Wireless Earphones
If you’re working from home and sharing a space with another member of your household, earphones are a must! This will allow you to have your meetings in peace without having a pesky wire that gets in your way. These are also a great gift for those who love to listen to music on the go.
Great wireless earphones to buy: Bakibo Wireless Earphones Bluetooth
Microphone
If you know someone who’s tired of not being heard over Zoom (or you’re tired of asking someone to repeat themselves!), then a microphone is a brilliant gift. This will improve the quality of your video calls and help you to communicate with those you love.
An option for a microphone: USB Mic for Recording and Streaming
iPhone Microphone
You won’t necessarily always be able to call someone from home, on your laptop. If you know someone who works on the go, or might want to call you from their garden, an iPhone microphone is a great idea. Again, this will improve the quality of your communication and make for a great Zoom call.
Here’s an example: Shure MV88 Portable IOS Microphone
iPhone Tripod
This would go hand in hand with the iPhone microphone! Sometimes, especially if you’re calling someone for a long time, you’ll want to put your phone down and give your arms a break. This is where the tripod comes in, it’ll make your FaceTimes easier (and means you won’t have achy arms!).
Here’s an example of an iPhone tripod: AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag
We hope this has given you some festive inspiration, and the good thing is, you can get all of these things online!
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