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#eyesUP: Hands-free for the holidays

Here are some holiday gifts to help your loved ones stay safe on the road.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Driving while holding a cellphone is illegal in Minnesota, which is why a new hands-free device might make the perfect gift this holiday season. KARE 11’s Alicia Lewis sat down with Best Buy’s Matt Smith with a look at some of their top sellers.

Anker ROAV SmartCharge F2 FM Transmitter ($29.00)

  • Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream audio from your Bluetooth device, while the simple side controls let you play and pause your music as well as control the volume.
  • Connect and control your playlist straight from your phone, or feed hands-free calls through your car's stereo system with Bluetooth 4.2 and FM frequency transmission.
  • Locate your vehicle if you can’t remember where you parked with the built-in car locator.
  • Two USB ports allow you to charge your device on the road.

Amazon Echo Auto Smart Speaker with Alexa ($49.99)

  • Connects to the Alexa app on your phone and plays through your car's speakers via auxiliary input or your smartphone's Bluetooth connection. Includes Vent Mount.
  • With Alexa, use your voice to play music, check the news, find the nearest gas station, and more.
  • With 8 microphones and far-field technology, Echo Auto can hear you over music and road noise.

Kenwood 7" Android Auto/Apple® CarPlay™ Built-in Bluetooth In-Dash Digital Media Receiver ($399.99)

  • Features Apple Car Play and Android Auto, enabling you to virtually mirror your device’s features like voice assistant control, music streaming, navigation and more.
  • Bluetooth connectivity and USB port allow you to connect your device and play music.
  • With Bluetooth phone pairing, you can play audio on two devices at once.
  • The iDatalink Maestro RR on this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver lets you seamlessly interface with satellite radio.

Scosche MagicMount Universal Vehicle Mount ($24.99)

  • Features high-powered magnets that let you easily connect your cell phone, tablet, GPS or other compatible device to your vehicle’s dashboard.

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