Mosquito season shows no mercy—especially if you’re walking Fiona, our English bulldog, through tall grass at dusk. My kids, Stella and Greyson, are mosquito magnets too. After trying sprays, creams, and cold spoons, I tested the Heat It smartphone-powered insect bite healer. It’s a tiny device that plugs into your phone and uses concentrated heat to stop itching and pain. No chemicals, no mess—just heat.
What Is Heat It?
It’s a bite relief gadget that connects directly to your phone:
Version 1: For Android phones with USB-C → Buy it on Amazon
Version 2: For older iPhones with a Lightning port (iPhone 6s to 14) → Buy it on Amazon
Version 3: For newer iPhones (15/16) and Android (USB-C) → Buy it on Amazon
It delivers a quick hit of heat—124°F, to be exact—to the bite site. This temperature is medically proven to relieve itching and pain.
Why I Actually Like It
I didn’t expect much from a keychain gadget. But it impressed me:
No login, email, or account needed. Just download the app, plug in the device, and you’re good to go. Works fast. I tried it on a fresh mosquito bite on my ankle (thanks, backyard barbecue), and the itching stopped within seconds. Kid-friendly settings. You can lower the heat for kids or sensitive skin. Stella tried it and said it felt “like a warm tap,” not painful at all. No batteries or recharging. It pulls a tiny bit of power from your phone—less than 0.1% per use. Tiny enough for your keychain. I keep mine clipped on the leash I use with Fiona. No more searching for it when I need it.
Who Should Get It?
Parents who are tired of slathering anti-itch cream on every bug bite. Anyone who hikes, camps, or walks a stubborn bulldog through buggy areas. People who prefer natural, no-chemical remedies.
If Luna and Echo ever manage to get stung while being nosy in the garden, this will be the first thing I reach for. No cleanup, no side effects, and it just works. Honestly, it’s worth having—especially if your house, like mine, doubles as a mosquito buffet.