26 tech products that raised over $1 million on Kickstarter — and where to buy them

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If you want an idea of what types of innovative products are going to burst into the mainstream — and want to give some financial support to make them a reality — Kickstarter's tech section is a great place to look. When it comes to tech, backers especially gravitate toward smartwatches, smart home and kitchen devices, and headphones. 

While backing a Kickstarter project has potentially large payoffs, it's not without risk. Some projects are never fully produced or released, and others shut down after a few years, leaving backers with unexplained holes in their wallets or products with useless, outdated software. 

Pono Music, Neil Young's studio quality MP3 player, is one of the top-funded projects in Kickstarter history, with more than $6 million pledged by 18,220 backers, but it was discontinued in 2017. Meanwhile, smartwatch startup Pebble racked up more than $43 million in funding for three of its projects before it filed for insolvency at the end of 2016. Its assets were ultimately acquired by Fitbit. 

We've left such products out in this round-up to spare you that frustration. Each of these 26 tech projects will go down in Kickstarter history for raising more than $1 million, and they're actually worth your money. 

Blink — $1.069 million pledged by 6,879 backers

Amazon

Blink Indoor Home Security Camera System 3 Camera Kit, $229.99, available at Amazon

Before Blink became an Amazon company, it was a Kickstarter project. Its home security systems are affordable and easy to set up. 

Steadicam Volt — $1.112 million pledged by 6,203 backers

Amazon

Steadicam Volt, $199, available at Amazon

Steadicam, which makes the camera stabilizers used in Hollywood movies, brings its professional technology to consumers with its a handheld stabilizer for smart phones and action cameras. 

Meater — $1.251 million pledged by 9,737 backers

Amazon

MEATER Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer, $69, available at Amazon

The first wireless meat thermometer helps you cook the perfect steak and chicken every time. 

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