Fun and inventive gadgets your dad will love for Father’s Day

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FORGET boring old socks and chocs – what your dad really wants for Father’s Day is a smart gadget that he can enjoy.

And if you’re a dad reading this, now’s the time to start planting those ideas in your kids’ minds so they know what to get you. Here are a few cool gifts picked to suit all pockets ahead of the big day next Sunday.

GARDEN DAD

Wolf Garten multi-change tools – tool heads from £10.99, handles from £5.99, available from your local garden centre or wolfgarten-tools.co.uk

LET your dad save money and space. This range of 60-plus tools includes a brush, rake, fork, hoe and gutter cleaner with 11 handles of different length.

SQUARE EYES DAD

Hisense Roku TV, from £299 for 43in, Argos

SMART TV powered by Roku – so you can also use apps like Netflix. Plus dad can watch and listen in peace with wireless-linked headphones.

HAIRY DAD

Philips Aquatouch Wet and Dry Electric Shaver, £54.99, Argos

SUBTLE way to tell your dad he finally has to tidy up his facial hair after lockdown. Gives a close shave, and reduces the number of nicks and cuts versus regular razor blades.

HUNGRY DAD (BUT YOU DON’T WANT TO COOK)

Foodhub website and app

TAKEAWAY delivery rival to Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo – and promises to be cheaper. Plus an extra 10 per cent off for Father’s Day (valid June 21 to 24) with code DAD2020.

RETRO PHONE DAD

Nokia 2720 Flip phone, £79, Nokia.com or most stores

FANCY something retro but modern? This is a proper flip phone with 4G connectivity so it can deliver all the power of Google Assistant in a fun, tiny handset.

SECURITY DAD

Master Lock biometric padlock, £129, Amazon

UNLOCKS with your dad’s fingerprint. So let him secure his man cave – and not have to worry about keys or a combination code. Stores up to ten sets of fingerprints so you and mum can also get in too.

POSH COFFEE DAD

Barisieur Immersion Edition, £345, joyresolve.com

A FANCY modern-day and coffee-focused version of the famous Teasmade popular in the 1970s. Dad can wake to the calming sound of bubbling water and the smell of freshly brewed coffee.

CLASSICAL MUSIC DAD

Primephonic subscription, £9.99 a month or £99.99 a year, primephonic.com/gift

AS well as being able to order a gift subscription an hour before gift- giving. This subscription set-up is dedicated to classical music with a great search system, 1 million tracks and quality recordings.

SECURITY DAD 2

Swann wire-free security camera, £149.99, swann.com

WIRELESS camera can be set-up in seconds and mounted indoors or outdoors. Has free facial recognition so your dad can alert when, say, mum in law arrives. Services like that on pricier rivals have subscription rates.

CLEANER DAD

Karcher KHB 5 battery pressure washer, now £120, wickes.co.uk

MINI, battery-powered pressure washer. Dads can just connect a hose and it’s ready to go. Handheld jet is convenient and portable – ideal for the quick cleaning of cars, bikes, garden furniture and tools.

COFFEE DAD

Lavazza Tiny, Was £59, Now £37, AO.com

THE simplicity and speed of a capsule coffee maker in a small, chic profile, and with the excellence of Lavazza. One button switches it on, turns it off and makes your drink. Fast Heat Up feature has it covered so you can enjoy perfect coffee sooner.

DRUMMER DAD

Senstroke Essential Box, £145, senstroke.com

PLAY drums anywhere. Attach the Bluetooth sensors to the drumsticks, hit any surface – a desk, cushion or your knees – and then record your progress. App has lessons for experts and beginners.

MODERN PHONE DAD

Samsung Galaxy A20e, £120, Vodafone

IT has a bright screen, fast brain, a cracking camera and sleek design. Price comes down to £110 when bought with a £10 Big Value Bundle which gives your dad unlimited texts, 250 minutes and 3GB data.

HUNGRY DAD

George Foreman Small Grill 23400, £19.99, Argos

IF it’s too damp to BBQ, dad can fire up this two-portion health grill for a steak or burgers. The non-stick plates and perfect-fit drip tray combined with vertical storage make it easy to clean and simple to pack away.

FILM-MAKING DAD

PNY MOBEE Gimbal Stabilizer, £69.99, Amazon

TURNS your smart-phone into a pro-camera system. Thanks to the 3-axis stabilisation, videos are jolt-free – even if your dad is jumping up when his team scores. Can also track moving objects and faces.

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