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22 Deeply Underrated TikTok Gadgets You’ll Want To Try Immediately
“I had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok!” —the reviewer of an automatic flip-switcher that works from your phone.
1. An undetectable mouse jiggler if you want to step away from your computer for a snack without your little “active” light on Google, Teams, or Slack going out. Reviewers note it’s also great if you don’t want your computer to go to sleep while you’re not actively working on something, but your computer is, like when you’re waiting for files to load!
Promising review: “Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy, and I’m pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four styles).
2. A vacuum cleaner designed just for your car, because your ride deserves to be as crumb-free as your home. This lil’ guy plugs into your 12V outlets and sucks up all of the dirt, dead leaf particles, Mcdonald’s french fry salt, and all the other detritus accumulating on the floors and seats — it has three attachments for detailing in alllll the nooks and crannies.
The kit includes: three attachments (flathead, extendable, and brush), carry bag, filter brush, and spare HEPA filter.
Promising review: “This vacuum is great and worth the price!! I sometimes have my friend’s dog in my car who sheds a lot, and this vacuum is amazing. Saw it on TikTok and am glad I bought it.” —ivy slopes
Promising review: “This is one of the best purchases we’ve made in a while. two kids + snacks in a minivan = lots of crumbs. We were taking our van to the car wash twice a week to vacuum it, but this little vacuum has changed that. The cord is very long, the suction is pretty strong, and it comes with attachments that make cleaning up goldfish crumbs a breeze.” —Anaiz Mendez
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors).
3. A belted portable cordless vibrating heating pad, because period cramps suck, and this little guy is here to help. No need to trek to the microwave or fill a hot water bottle; just push the button, and it’ll heat up in no time flat — and auto shut off in 30 minutes if (or when) you take a nap.
Check out a TikTok of the heating pad in action. Reviewers note you should definitely wear it *over* your clothes!
Promising review: “Oh my god. This might be the best thing I have ever bought. It gets so incredibly warm. You do need to wear it over clothes to prevent burns, but as someone who never finds any heat pack warm enough the lowest setting is exceptionally hot. As someone who has really bad menstrual cramps and chronic constipation, this little belt does it all. The heat is so soothing and adjustable, and heats up so fast. The vibration is my favorite part. It helps so much with trapped gas and bloating pains. It breaks up all the little bubbles and can even move things along if you’re having a hard time using the bathroom. The various patterns and heat combinations allow this to be truly customizable to however you feel at the time, and it’s fantastic. Absolutely worth every cent.” —Chloe
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 11 colors).
4. A wireless charger bedside lamp that even includes a built-in speaker, so you can have all the essentials at arm’s reach without cluttering up your nightstand or dealing with extra cords.
Check out a TikTok of the bedside lamp in action.
Promising review: “I wasn’t expecting much from this product based on the price. A night light at best. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was a light with three different settings. I love that feature. The Bluetooth speaker has amazing sound quality for my bedroom and can be heard all through the master bathroom and both master closets. How cool is that?! It also has a phone charger that works. Just hook your phone cord into the lamp and place your phone on the charger pad. I highly recommend this item!!” —Bunny Honey
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (clip the 50% off coupon on the product page for this price).
5. A hands-free portable phone charger with a cord *built right in* (available for both iPhones and Androids) so you can replenish that drained battery on the go without carrying something super bulky around (it’s about the size of a lipstick!) or needing to remember a separate cord (the easiest thing to leave behind!).
Check out a TikTok of the charger in action.
Promising review: “I used these several times for the past year, traveling for business and leisure. It is always a challenge to find an outlet at the airport since some airports do not offer a charging station. Using those types can also be a security risk. That’s why I love using these portable chargers. They are lightweight and fit in my travel handbag/or small backpack pocket. The portable chargers take about 30–35 minutes to fully charge if dead. Once charged, they charge fast and hold a charge for many hours.” —J
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in eight colors and in two-packs).
6. A flexible power strip to maximize your outlet capabilities (it has three outlets and two USB ports!) while flexing with the space behind your couch or under your desk. Your WFH area just got an upgrade.
Promising review: “I rarely write a review (this is the second in the past few years). One of the best purchases in a long time. Nice design and very practical. It solves all of my problems as it can go any direction. It’s worth every penny. I turned around and bought two more. I am about to buy my fourt one. Love this!” —Pond P.
Promising review: “I saw this on TikTok, so I ordered one. I absolutely love it. Everyone needs one in their life.” —Dani Jo Stengar
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors).
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7. An AirPod cleaning pen with three tools to keep your favorite headphones and their case cleaner than ever: a flocked sponge to clean dust from deep in the case, a metal pen-style tip for stubborn messes (cough, ear wax, cough), and a dense brush head for buildup on the speakers themselves. You might be surprised what a difference it makes!
Promising review: “Saw these on a TikTok video and took a chance. I ordered three for different family members, and boy, am I glad I did! This product is fantastic! It does exactly what it says it will do. The brush is phenomenal in cleaning out the little grates on the speakers of my phone and AirPods. There is a picker that you can use to get big, chunky ear wax out of your earpieces, and the long skinny wand thing reaches down into my charging case and gets all the junk out of there. This is a win-win-win!” —JMilwaukee
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two colors).
8. A Kindle/iPad remote control page-turner, because your e-reader is already convenient, but this takes it to the *next level*. Why lift your hand or risk dropping your Kindle on your face (I’ve done this *so* many times) when you can just sit back, relax, and turn the page with a click of a button? And btw, a lot of reviewers like to use this with a gooseneck tablet holder, so they don’t even need to hold their e-reader at all!
Check out a TikTok of the remote page-turner in action.
Promising review: “This product makes reading so damn convenient. It’s so easy to hold you can strap it onto your wrist so you don’t misplace it when using it. So far the battery life has been spectacular. I just mirror my iPad screen to my TV, and make the font size hysterically large, get under my covers, and just click away. I don’t have to move a muscle. I don’t know why I didn’t buy this sooner. I’m so obsessed. This is a must-have for anyone who reads from a Kindle or iPad. Just cocoon yourself under your blankets and enjoy your book without having to stick a hand out into the cold to turn the page. It sounds lazy, but trust me, once you have a clicker, you won’t know what to do without one.” —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
9. A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher if you’ve wished you could transform any old appliance into “smart” technnology. Just adjust the button pusher over basically any switch or button (from a light switch to your coffee maker), and you can simply control it from an app on your phone or even ask Alexa or Google Home to turn it on or off!
Promising review: “This is exactly what I was looking for, and I had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok! Our front walkway gets pretty dark at night, and I was frustrated with trying to remember to turn on the light every evening and off every morning. I looked into those light sensors you can plug in, but our front porch light is under an awning with enough shade that it would have kept the light on 24/7. This little Switchbot solved the problem. I applied it to the indoor light switch and set the time on my phone. It has worked perfectly ever since.” —Alecia McLochlin
Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in white and black).
10. An electric candle lighter to make setting your favorite scented candle aflame even *more* satisfying — and save money on those disposable gas lighters (and never burn your fingers on a match again).
11. A plug-in color-shifting mushroom light that’ll add a dose of whimsy to your space, whether you don’t like to sleep in a pitch-black room or you need to light up the bathroom or hallway for late-night trips without turning the overhead lights on.
Check out a TikTok of the mushroom night light in action.
Promising review: “I LOVE this night light. It’s in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on, which is nice because I don’t have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don’t have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night.” —1Thand
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
12. A portable handheld fan to help keep things a bit cooler when you’re on the go in warm weather — and especially for hot weather travel. But that’s! not! all! It also has a built-in flashlight *and* phone charger so you and your phone can stay refreshed when out and about all day.
Check out a TikTok of the portable fan in action.
Promising review: “Our vacation planner suggested getting something like this for when you’re waiting in line at an amusement park when the sun is out. Best advice ever, used this when we were at Disney this past year. It’s lightweight and doesn’t weigh you down; the fan has adjustable speeds and also includes a phone charger via USB A port and also a flashlight function. Love that it folds up nice and small, great fan that I’d recommend to anyone!” —Andrew
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).
13. A genius retractable window sunshade that stays suctioned to your windshield, so all you have to do when you park is pull to extend it across your windshield and secure in place. Ten seconds of effort, and your car will be much cooler when you get back in it later — no burnt-feeling buns on those leather seats. (Ow!)
Check out a TikTok of the sunshade in action.
Promising review: “Love that I don’t have to dig one out from behind a seat or something. You just grab the tab and pull it over to connect to cup on the driver’s side. Reduces the amount of heat in my car, steering wheel and surfaces are cool to the touch after a 90–100-degree day. Caution, when disconnecting, hang on to the tab and slowly put it back into a closed position, otherwise you will mess up the accordion folds.” —millie snow
Get it from Amazon for $27.87.
14. A sleep-training clock with a sound machine and optional alarm clock built in. It uses colors and facial expressions to let your kids know when it’s still sleep time (aka please don’t wake me up) and when it’s ok to wake up and say good morning — you can even choose the colors for each.
Watch this parent share why this sleep trainer is one of their “best parenting hacks” in this TikTok.
Promising review: “My 2-year-old started getting up at 6:30 instead of 7:30 and was ready for the day. I saw this on TikTok, so I ordered it and explained to him how if Mella is red, we have to sleep, and when Mella turns green, it’s time to play. The first night, he sat up a couple of times in the night, looked at it, and laid back down. We’ve been using it for almost a week, and he stays in bed until it’s green without any crying or complaining, so it fixed my problem so fast! You do have to toggle the night light on to red if you want it in all night. You could choose other colors, too, but red and green worked well since he has a car seat with red and green stop lights, so easy connection. Anyways, I highly recommend it! He loves to check on Mella during the day and see if it’s asleep.” —Mpt2
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors)
15. An egg bite maker, because if you’re tired of shelling out the big bucks for to-go versions at coffee shops or frozen pre-made ones at the grocery store, you simply need this. And even better: you can customize the recipe with your favorite ingredients (all the cheese! just veggies! bacon extravaganza!) for just you or the whole family. And if that’s not enough, you can pop off the silicone molds and use this gadget as a sandwich grill, too!
Check out a TikTok of the egg bite maker in action.
Promising review: “I bought this in hopes to make egg bites similar to Starbucks and I have not been disappointed. I chose this one after reading reviews on the smaller four-bite size. I have used it multiple times and have had excellent results each time. I followed the recipe in the booklet and used a tip from another reviewer that suggested to triple the cottage cheese amount. It’s very easy to use and clean.” —April124
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three colors).
16. An electric knife that surprise surprise, is not just for Thanksgiving dinner. People love it for carving meats, sure, but also for getting neat, even slices of bread from homemade loaves and cutting smushable veggies like tomatoes that tend to leave a giant mess when not cut with a super-sharp knife.
Check out a TikTok of the electric knife in action.
Promising review: “Super easy to hold and use, the on button is perfectly placed, and the blade length is just right for carving turkeys or large cuts of beef. Super sharp blades and a case with meat fork makes for a complete package.” —john alexander
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in two styles).
17. A side-access GE outlet adapter capable of turning a two-plug outlet into a SIX-PLUG OUTLET — without taking up tons of room or adding a whole extension cord situation to your already crowded home. Simplicity is a beautiful thing.
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Check out a TikTok of the side access outlet adapter in action.
Promising review: “This was a wonderful addition to my kitchen. It made a hard-to-reach outlet much more accessible. Glad to be able to plug things in without rearranging the whole counter. Would buy more if needed.” —Cara K.
Get it from Amazon for $8.01 (available in two colors and in a three-pack).
18. A touchless waterproof bathroom trashcan to keep used tissues, Q-tips, strands of floss, and other icky bathroom refuse out of sight. And bonus: people with pets love it for keeping their furry friends out of the trash.
Check out a TikTok of the trash can in action.
Promising review: “This trash can is very quick and responsive. As you are reaching down to throw something away, it picks up the shadow of your hand and opens before you even get to the can. Stays open for five seconds and then closes by itself. It works with just the nightlight on as well. I have had no false or random openings so far. Definitely going to buy another one.” —Mad Duck
Get it from Amazon for $37.99.
19. A locking container you can set to a timed release so you can finally *focus* for once, locking your phone away during family dinner or while studying or working to prevent distractions. And the lock works anywhere from a couple of minutes up to *10 days* so you can even throw some cash in there to be used over the weekend or on your next Treat Day.
Check out a TikTok of the locking container in action.
Promising review: “This product has saved me in many ways. I’ve been struggling with trying to focus studying for my classes. I’d always end up on my phone and barely get any work done. I have a bad habit of trying to find any distraction possible when it’s time to study or do work on my computer. Until I saw this product on a YouTube video. I had to fix this problem ASAP so I decided to try this product. It was pretty easy to set up. When I was done I locked my phone away and any other distractions for about an hour at a time. Instant game changer. Since there are no distractions, I’m forced to do my work or just sit there doing nothing for an hour. I don’t like to waste time, so I’m always gonna choose to do the work. This product has definitely increased my productivity by a landslide. I recommend this product if you sometimes just need a kick in the ass to get going and focus on your work.” —Michael Okoro
Get it from Amazon for $69.90+ (available in 18 styles).
20. A portable laptop power bank with a slim design perfect for working on the go, so you don’t have to fight for an outlet seat at the local coffee shop or while waiting at the gate for your next flight. It has two ports, too, so you can charge your laptop and your phone at the same time! And the display shows how much charge is left aaaand an estimate for how long it’ll take to fully charge your laptop, so you won’t have to second guess.
Check out a TikTok of the laptop power bank in action.
Promising review: “I have numerous backup batteries. The small 10,000 MA ones with three attached cables that are slightly larger than my phones do not charge my tablets and laptops. The bulkier ones that can be used for my laptops are really heavy and bulky and, unfortunately, have too many Watt hours for flying. The Baseus is the perfect middle: it is the size and (flat shape) of an external DVD drive, has enough power to run my HP convertible tablet for hours, has four ports, and has an accurate LED Display. At 100W, it is half the maximum for flying and, fortunately, has that printed in readable type right on the device. This made my life a lot easier when I was stopped by TSA at Kennedy. The agent did not have to squint or argue! I do not know how long it takes to charge as I usually charge it overnight. It will be my go-to large battery for my airline travels.” —C
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
21. A rechargeable, clip-on amber book light if you love to read yourself to sleep but don’t want to be kept up (or keep your partner up) by bright white or blue lights (this bb is 99.94% free of blue-spectrum light). It has a flexible gooseneck for easy angling and three brightness levels too!
Check it out on TikTok!
Promising review: “This was the best gift from my husband! Love reading in bed without having to use lamp light. Three brightness settings are perfect, it’s lightweight, and best of all, it holds a charge literally forever! I took it on a long airplane trip and was able to read without the annoying overhead light (especially when others are trying to sleep). Highly recommend!” —Rick Angelo
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four styles).
22. An automatic makeup brush cleaner with a textured silicone bowl to really get those foundation- and eyeshadow-caked brushes cleaner than ever — without a lot of elbow grease on your part. Just squirt in some makeup brush shampoo (I recommend the EcoTools one!) and water, plug ‘er in, press the button, and away the bowl spins, scrubbing your brushes clean while you simply hold them in place!
Promising review: “I used to wash my brushes by hand. It took forever because I have nearly 200 makeup brushes. This brush cleaner is a game changer. To use, put some water and a very little dish soap in it, turn it on, and put your brush in. The cleaner has nubs that scrub your brush. I quickly rinse the soap out under running water. My brushes are so much cleaner now. The task is relaxing instead of a chore.” —TaleSpinner
Promising review: “I saw this all over TikTok and thought, let me try it! The reviews were pretty good. I was still pleasantly surprised at how good this product is! I used a gentle soap at first, which didn’t really help clean my brushes but then when I switched it with Dawn dish soap, it was a game changer! I’m so happy with this product!” —Neha
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors).
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
