The minute the days get shorter, I start getting cold. Not “a cold,” just cold. The temperature hasn’t even dropped that much yet and leaves are still clinging to the last of their fall chlorophyll colors. Still, I can feel that whole winter’s coming feeling, and I’m not super excited about it.
For some people, this inevitable transition to colder temps is a good thing. For those folks, it means holidays, snow days, and cozy nights watching Netflix. For others (like me), the transition into long dark nights and lack of sunlight is more challenging (to keep it PC). Either way, here are some of our favorite winter gadgets and products to warm your heart and body—both indoors and out.
I WANT THIS PLUSH DOG BED FOR HUMANS!
Have you seen these dog beds for humans? I’m obsessed with them! I mean, one of the best parts of winter is feeling safe and warm inside when you know it’s freezing outside. You know, really ‘get your lounge on.’ Plufl, the original human dog bed, takes this idea and comfort to the next level. Its cushioned walls work like a weighted blanket, making you feel secure and held tight for the best lounging experience. Whether you actually let your dog join you is up to you!
Price: $349
A LIGHT-THERAPY LAMP THAT’S EASY ON THE EYES.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is no joke. Of course, you should talk with your doctor if you’re feeling the seasonal blues coming on, but the best winter tech tool to combat SAD is often a light therapy lamp, according to experts at the Mayo Clinic. These lamps help to replenish your vitamin D stores and can make a big difference in boosting your mood. Let’s be real, though, most of these therapy lights are hard to look at — because they’re ugly! That’s not the case with this one by Sunrise Sensations! This new new Daybright Light Therapy lamp looks as good as it can make you feel, blending right in to your living room, bedroom, office —anywhere you need a little pick-me-up.
Price: $199
MAKE MOVIE NIGHT AWE-SOME.
The Samsung Freestyle has a sleek, fun design and works both inside for the cold winter nights and outside for summer movie screenings. It’s not just a winter gadget, but a good buy year-round.
Price $497
HOW BOUT A HOT TUB WITHOUT THE HIGH PRICE TAG?
Even in the winter months, sometimes we just want to be outside. How to do that? A hot tub of course. We like the Coleman Saluspa for four people or the Miami SaluSpa for two people. You can leave these tubs up year-round or pack them away when you need to reclaim that backyard real estate for something else. They’re low-stress and easy to clean, as well.
Miami Saluspa Price: $434
Coleman Saluspa Price: $539.99
SAUNA! SAUNA! SAUNA!
What’s a hot tub without a sauna? We like the portable Sweat Tent and the more permanent prefab Thermowood mini cube Sauna. The Sweat Tent is nice because it is a temporary structure that you can put up and take down or bring with you on a road trip. The Thermowood mini cube is more stationary.
Sweat Tent Price: $1,499.00
Thermowood mini cube Sauna Price: $4,999
SLEEP UNDER THE STARS…INSIDE YOUR HOME.
Love to camp and fall asleep under the stars but too cold in the winter? Pick up a home planetarium! The Homestar Matataki is an awesome addition to your winter gadgets. It paints 10,000 twinkling stars or 60,000 solid stars across your room and features natural white noise sounds to support good sleep. It’s a totally magical device.
Price: $129.29
PRE-WARM YOUR BED WITH A HEATED MATTRESS PAD.
Hate getting into a cold bed? The Sunbeam Heated Mattress Pad is a total game-changer. Of all our favorite winter gadgets and tools, it’s perhaps the most straightforward, but sometimes the simple things have the best payoffs.
Price: $119.99
KEEP YOUR COFFEE WARM WITH A SELF-HEATING MUG.
Keep your coffee warm longer with the Ui Self-Heating Mug Set. This techy mug uses electromagnetic energy to keep your coffee warm on a simple charging plate. The plate uses a USB-C connector (just like the iPhone 15). Somehow, by the magic of technology, it is all dishwasher safe.
Price: $88
NIGHT LIGHTS FOR EVERY AGE.
The GE Dynamic Effects Smart lights are loads of fun and a great update on traditional winter Xmas lights. They come in ropes that you can shape as you like and have internal technology that responds to music. They are also Alexa-compatible.
Price: $129
WARM YOUR TOES WITH HEATED SOCKS.
Literal cold feet are the worst. Luckily, Sharper Image has a solution. Heated Socks. Their slipper socks are made of moisture-wicking fabric to keep your feet dry and their heating power lasts for 8 hours. If that’s not utilitarian winter gadget, I don’t know what is.
Price: $95.99
GIVE YOURSELF A MONTHLY TREAT WITH BOKKSU.
Getting deliveries is fun…and it’s even more fun when your delivery is a delicious surprise. That’s the beauty of the Bokksu subscription. Bokksu delivers a monthly box of unique Japanese snacks. They work with small craft businesses across Japan to ensure quality and variety. Their subscription box is a fun way to discover new foods and get that kick of the unfamiliar that usually comes from traveling.
Bokksu subscriptions begin at $39.99/month, and they offer many subscription options.
Winter tech gadgets are here to make the chilly season both more enjoyable and efficient. From heated wearables to smart home automation, these innovations ensure you stay warm and connected, no matter how low the temperature drops.
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