June welcomes celebrations for our deserving dads and accomplished grads.  BehindTheBuy.com’s – Senior Editor – David Gregg partnered with leading manufacturers to share his gift ideas.  So David, you always feature a theme – what is it this year?

My Passport Go from WD

Smart and Practical Gifts that keep on giving – like My Passport Go from WD!  It’s a compact, colorful and durable solid-state drive that’s a convenient solution to access and share data while on the go.  It puts you in charge of your photos, videos, and files while offering up to 1 terabyte of storage!  This tough rubber bumper and integrated cable free you from carrying additional accessories.  Its performance is two and a half times faster than most portable hard drives.  Get added security from the three-year limited warranty, password protection, and automatic backups.

PRICE: 500GB $89.99

1 TB $179.99

WEB: www.wd.com

ECOVACS Deebot 711

The ECOVACS Deebot 711 gives the gift of time by freeing you up to do more things you enjoy.  This smart robotic vacuum makes cleaning floors, rugs and carpet easy!  Deebot 711’s Smart Navi feature maps your rooms to systematically clean and avoid missing or repeating any areas. A three-stage cleaning system provides a visibly better clean.  And the Max, Edge and Spot cleaning modes increase performance for bigger messes. The 110 minute run time and post clean report on the ECOVACS app provides efficiency and confirms all areas of your home are dirt free.

PRICE: $449.99 – Exclusive to Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/ECOVACS-DEEBOT-711-Systematic-Connectivity/dp/B07GDHPWCS

WEB: https://www.ecovacs.com/global

Emerson Sensi Touch and Sensi Predict

Emerson’s Sensi Touch Smart Thermostat is a money saving gift! Named Best Overall Smart Thermostat of 2019 – three years running – by USA Today’s Reviewed.com.  Features like geofencing, flexible scheduling and remote access will help save about twenty-three percent on your HVAC energy use. Beyond thermostats, Emerson has introduced an industry innovation, Sensi Predict. Rolling out nationally – Sensi Predict proactively analyzes HVAC data, recognizing system decline and detecting issues that cause system failure. Learn more about Sensi Predict and the award-winning Sensi thermostats, rebates and energy savings at sensi.emerson.com.

WEB: https://sensi.emerson.com

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Tires

For Dads, Grads and tradesmen that rely on their trucks – BFGoodrich’s All Terrain T/A KO2 tires provide the gift of better performance and reliability both on and off the road. BFGoodrich uses race-proven technology in the design of the KO2 tire to make them the toughest all-terrain tires for Trucks, SUVs, Jeeps and Vans. KO2’s also provide unsurpassed traction in mud, snow, and rocks, without sacrificing street performance or producing unwanted tire noise. BFGoodrich Tires just launched their Tradesmen Support Program offering exclusive discounts, roadside, and worksite assistance. Visit BFGoodrichTires.com/tradesman for more info.

WEB: bfgoodrichtires.com/tradesmen

SpotOn Virtual Smart Fence

For the dog lover – the SpotOn Virtual Smart Fence is the ONLY dog containment, tracking, and training system that lets you take your dog and the SpotOn system anywhere – without the need for professional installation, buried wires or base stations. Patented GPS technology allows you to program up to 10 containment areas by walking a perimeter with the collar.  Reliable tracking notifies you within 10 seconds if your dog leaves a containment area. Continuous updates will locate your dog within 10 feet with turn-by-turn directions or close-range compass mode.  SpotOn allows any dog owner to turn the world into their backyard.

PRICE: $1,495

WEB: https://spotoncollar.com