When the clocks go back and the damp arrives, a few small gadgets can make home a lot more comfortable. These ten are well reviewed and easy to use.
For each gadget we chose a top-rated product on Amazon UK, weighing rating, number of reviews and price, plus an alternative. Each links to our full guide to compare more options.
1. A portable heater
Warms one room quickly, with a thermostat and timer. Rated 4.6 from over 10,000 reviews.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Dreo 16 Inch Space Portable Heater — £64 (4.5★, 6,884 reviews)
2. A dehumidifier
Helps with damp, condensation and drying washing indoors, which are common problems in winter.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: NETTA Dehumidifier 500ml — £27 (4.3★, 1,029 reviews)
3. An air purifier
A HEPA filter removes dust and pollen from indoor air when the windows stay shut.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: AROEVE Air Purifier — £36 (4.4★, 20,639 reviews)
Compare more in our Best Premium Air Purifiers UK 2026 guide →
4. A slow cooker
Stews, soups and curries ready when you get in. Rated 4.7 from over 14,000 reviews.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Morphy Richards 3.5L Stainless Steel Slow Cooker — £25 (4.7★, 7,857 reviews)
5. A kettle
For endless cups of tea on cold days. Fast, reliable and well reviewed.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Russell Hobbs Inspire Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle — £47 (4.6★, 26,098 reviews)
6. A pod coffee machine
A hot latte or espresso at the touch of a button, no cafe trip needed.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Nescafé Dolce Gusto EDG155.BG Mini-Me Automatic Coffee — £45 (4.6★, 10,217 reviews)
7. A Kindle
Read for hours on a long dark evening, without the glare of a phone screen.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Kobo Clara Colour eReader — £170 (4.5★, 2,331 reviews)
8. A Fire TV Stick
Turns any TV into a smart TV, so the box sets and films are one click away.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Roku Streaming Stick™ 2025 — £22 (4.4★, 1,809 reviews)
9. Smart bulbs
Dim the lights and pick a warm tone for a cosy evening, all from your phone.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Tapo L530B — £20 (4.4★, 16,475 reviews)
10. A portable blender
Hot soups and smoothies in a cup. Cordless and USB-rechargeable.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: NutriBullet Portable Blender in Black — £32 (4★, 1,872 reviews)