Did you know you can cook bread with steam?
© 2026 Appliancenews. All Rights Reserved.
Wondering what to get your Dad for Father’s Day? Smarthouse has you covered.
We’ll be compiling our
picks for ideal Father’s Day Gifts below and be updating it as we approach the
big day itself.
For those who like to keep it stylish, the Polk Woodbourne speaker is the way to go. With sealed
acoustic suspension and a gently curved body on its side, the Woodbourne
delivers a sound as natural as the timber that encases it. It boasts a refined
wooden finish that’s sure to make it the perfect Father’s Day gift for the Dads
out there who favour a more sophisticated aesthetic.
 Click to enlarge |
RRP $548.00
Meanwhile, for those who love the great outdoors, the shockproof,
dirtproof and waterproof Polk Swimmer Duo is sure to make a worthy audio gift for
outdoors Dads. The Swimmer Duo features a flexible tail for wrapping, looping
or hooking onto virtually anything, so it’s able to thrive in all sorts of
environments. Whether your Dad takes it fishing or hiking, it’ll be as ready as
he is.
 Click to enlarge |
RRP $79.00
The following trio of Fitbit devices may be just the ticket for the father for whom fitness is a priority.
Fitbit states that its recently launched Fitbit Blaze smart fitness watch can help “dad make the most of his workouts and embrace an active lifestyle, with a versatile design that fits in with his daily activities”.
The Blaze is decked out with the FitStar app for on-screen workouts, connected GPS and PurePulse continuous heart rate tracking, along with SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition, while smart call, text and calendar notifications are displayed on its OLED tap display.
Available in black/silver, blue/silver, plum/silver and black/gunmetal, the Blaze can additionally be paired with premium accessory bands available in luxe genuine leather in black, mist grey and camel, and stainless steel metal links.
 Click to enlarge |
From RRP $329.95, accessory bands from RRP $49.95.
The Fitbit Surge, meanwhile, is “built for training and designed for all day”, decked out with built-in GPS, allowing “dad to observe distance, pace and elevation climbed, while continuous, wrist-based heart rate monitors his workout intensity, helping him reach his target zone”.
The Surge provides dad information on “steps, distance, calories burned and heart rate all day for a complete picture of his fitness”, while also sporting smartwatch features, like call and text notifications and music control, with it now also integrated with Strava.
The Surge is available in black, blue and tangerine.
 Click to enlarge |
RRP $399.95.
The Fitbit Alta sports a “slim and versatile design”, ensuring “dad can stay up-to-date with all-day activity tracking, straight from the gym to the office or a night out on the town”, featuring friendly reminders to move, and celebrating achievements.
The Alta’s SmartTrack feature provides automatic exercise recognition, while Bluetooth Smart connectivity delivers call, text and calendar notifications.
The Alta is available in black, blue, plum and teal high-performance fitness bands, and can also be accessorised with luxe soft premium hide leather bands in graphite and blush pink.
 Click to enlarge |
RRP $199.95, accessory bands from RRP $49.95.
Catering for the outdoor dad, the dad on the go and the dapper dad, JBL and Harman Kardon are covering many bases.
For the outdoor dad, the JBL Charge 3 waterproof Bluetooth portable speaker sports durable fabric and a rugged design, with 20 hours of battery life.
 Click to enlarge |
RRP $229.95
For the dad on the go, the JBL Everest 100 in-ear headphones and Everest 700 on-ear headphones provide wireless, Bluetooth sound and are decked out for comfort.
 Click to enlarge |
Everest 100, RRP $169.95
 Click to enlarge |
Everest 700, RRP $299.95
For the dapper dad, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 fuses form and function, having “the ability to transport dad from reality to a moment of sublime sound”.
 Click to enlarge |
RRP $349.95
