VTech Advanced HQ Max — a dedicated screen for nursery check-ins

The pogo-pin dock gives a compatible power bank a dedicated place to recharge while the USB ports handle the devices you use at your desk. Two USB-C ports and a USB-A port accommodate a mix of newer and older charging cables. Anker’s app lets you check charging details and manage port timers, making the base especially useful as a permanent charging station rather than another loose adapter.

TV dialogue can get lost in a busy mix. The SB510 gives speech its own channel and keeps the subwoofer inside the bar, making it a tidy upgrade for a smaller living room. Bluetooth also lets it play music from a phone. Check your TV connection and the 37-inch bar width before buying.

The stick connects directly to HDMI, keeping a streaming box off your TV stand. Its voice remote lets you search for entertainment and handle TV power and volume from the same handset. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support make it a useful match for a compatible 4K display, while the long-range Wi-Fi receiver gives you more flexibility about where the TV sits relative to the router.