If we can add connectivity to a toilet, a desk or an egg tray we can add it to anything. Even socks! But when it comes to buying connected devices, most people think consumers are going to start with a single product, one that they buy because they want the cool new feature or convenience the connectivity buys them.

For example, the Nest thermostat is connected, but the internet is a very small part of its attractiveness. Instead people are after the status that the well-designed device confers as well as the promise of saving money on their AC and heating bill. The internet enables one of those features, but isn’t the selling point.

So as we pulled together our connected gift guide, we tried to take that idea into consideration. What are the devices that might make life a little easier — be it as part of…