Help Dad Up His Tech Game This Father's Day

Father's Day is a special time to recognize the important role that dads — as well as step-fathers, grandfathers and other father figures — play in their children's lives.

From a round of golf to a backyard cookout, there are a lot of ways to celebrate dad. But in an increasingly tech-centered world, one of the best ways to show you care is by helping your dad help himself through the power of technology.

Here are some great ideas to make your dad's life a bit easier on Father's Day — and every day — with these tech tricks, products and services.

For the Dad Who Loves to Work

If your dad is one of the many millions of people who has made the switch to working from home, or he's the type to check his email after hours, he needs a home office that works just as hard.

Consider buying dad some must-have home office accessories like Logitech's MX Master 3 Wireless Laser Mouse. While you're at it, throw in an ergonomic keyboard (Logitech makes some excellent options). Or consider a mechanical keyboard, which uses spring-activated keys that are typically faster and more responsive than a standard keyboard.

For the Dad Who Loves to Chill

After a hard day, dad deserves a nice long sit in his favorite chair. You can make the experience even better with some tech support. Who doesn't love a massage while they're kicking back? There are dozens of high-powered massage tools that fit snugly onto your back, shoulders or legs — here's one highly-rated option from MaxKare.

Or maybe your dad needs a comfortable spot for gaming. If you've got a gamer dad consider investing in a high-end gaming chair like Secretlab's award-winning TITAN series.

For the Dad Who Loves TV

Speaking of relaxing, you can make channel surfing or binge watching even better with a few tech upgrades. The Philips Hue Play White and Color Ambience Bar Light enhances any program by adding subtle splashes of color that automatically adapt to what's playing on screen.

For the dad who likes cinema-quality audio (sometimes to the shock of the next person who turns on the TV), invest in a great sound bar. There's a sound bar for a range of budgets, starting from a few hundred dollars and ranging upwards of $2,000.

But you don't have to spend anything to help Dad manage his screen time. From Netflix to HBO Max to Peacock and everything in between, there are so many streaming services around that it can be hard to settle on something good to watch.

You can assist dad by building out his recommended or watch lists. You know what dad likes, and he'll appreciate that you've taken the time to streamline his entertainment choices. Or if you just want to spend some time binge-watching great TV with dad, Cox offers a vast on-demand library of content and premium channels.

For the Dad Who Loves to Keep Things Simple

Wouldn't it be nice if dad's house worked as efficiently as he does? Now, thanks to smart home technology, it can.

From lighting solutions to smart thermostats to HD security cameras, you can help dad bring his home into the 21st century. With Cox Homelife Automation, dad can control and monitor his smart home from anywhere.

But remember: If you give dad the power to lock the door from his smartphone, he might just use it. After all, for some dads, the best gift is simply getting some me time and control over the remote!