The weird and wonderful Amazon buys going viral thanks to TikTok
If, like us, you live for TikTok unboxings you'll understand how easy it is to be convinced to buy that thing you don't really need just because a bunch of TikTokers said so.
From a hamburger holder and stackable pizza slice container to a mug stirrer, motion sensor, even the world's smallest mobile phone, the wacky buys currently going viral on TikTok come straight from Amazon and have us intrigued, and adding to cart immediately.
Sure, I don't need a cloud-shaped humidifier night lamp, but I'm buying it.
To my credit card,
Sorry, TikTok made me buy it.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Remote Control Page Turner
If you're constantly scrolling through TikTok as much as we are, then your hand might need some reprieve. That's where this TikTok page turner comes in. It is a wireless and Bluetooth-connected ring-shaped device that lets you scroll up and down and pause TikTok videos without touching your phone screen.
PAWZ The NapBed Human Size Pet Bed
Be honest, you think those pet beds look comfy? Don't you? More so as your pets choose to sleep on the couch or your bed, it seems like they're going to waste. Why not get a human-sized pet bed for yourself. Because if you can't beat them, join them. That's what TikTok user @justicebuys did here.
Clear Acrylic Book Vase
Simple and subtle, but making a big difference in your room's aesthetic, this book-shaped acrylic vase will make the perfect gift for any avid reader or be the perfect addition to your reading space. Check out how @absalz uses their book vase in their kitchen here.
Mengshen Digital Spoon Scale
Forget pulling out those heavy scales and squinting to try and read the measurement – this digital spoon scale with do it for you as you scoop out your ingredients.
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SpillNot Drink Carrier
There's no excuse not to have breakfast in bed thanks to the SpillNot Drink Carrier keeping all your drinks safe and spill-free. TikTok user @techdropp puts it to the test carrying several glasses at once and even spinning one upside without losing a drop.
Original Solid Reusable Burger Holder
Burgers are a pain point for a lot of messy eaters. Big, delicious ones usually end up slipping and sliding, leaving sauce all over our hands. While this burger holder might look a little dorky, it's an absolute game-changer when it comes to eating burgers in a neat fashion.
The Tucker Bed Sheet Tucking Tool
Who needs to pull their back out or strain their muscles lifting a heavy mattress when you can now make your bed with just one hand. As demonstrated by TikToker @rachel_meaders, this little paddle can make the chore a breeze by helping you to push the bedsheets down into the bed frame or under the mattress.
The Tucker can be used for beds and bedsheets of all shapes with ease. It's also a great resource to help your little ones get in there and make their beds – now they have no excuse.
Pizza Pack Box Container
If you're a pizza lover (who isn't?), this is a must-have to keep in your kitchen. Made from a BPA-free silicone, this container is shaped like the perfect slice that you can store in for later and reheat when you're craving more.
The silicone can expand and collapse depending on how many slices you're storing, and to avoid the slices sticking together, there are five pans included to place between them. The lid is airtight to keep it fresh, and it's microwave and dishwasher safe, so you can heat it up, eat straight from it then put it straight in the dishwasher.
When you buy the Pizza Pack Box Container on Amazon, you can currently use a coupon at checkout to save five per cent.
Jeikuyia Chicken Shredder Bowl
This shredder bowl is an easy and fast alternative to get your meat prepared for cooking or eating then cutting or chopping. Simply put the meat in the bowl, close the lid, turn the handles and the machine will shred in a few turns. It was made to shred chicken but is also good for pork, beef, veggies, and salads. If you're worried about turning it too fast or hard and creating a bit of a mess in the kitchen, fear not as the base is non-slip, so you can shred away!
Uutensil Automatic Pot Stirrer
You've only got two hands – you can't chop, peel, stir and sip from that glass of wine all at the same time! This automatic pot stirrer with speed indicator can ease the burden and take a little bit of pressure off the chef, so it's no surprise it's going viral on TikTok.
KeepUs Smart Pill Box
US dietician and TikTok content creator Lauren Cadillac (under the username @feelgooddietitian) shows in her video how simple taking everyday medication can be – particularly for those who struggle with daily schedules or are simply forgetful. This KeepUs Smart Pill Box has six compartments with an alarm that will alert you when it's time to take your medication. You can set reminders, view history and create multiple users when paired with the VSON app on your device.
Aoaoct Portable Thermal Printer
Ink cartridges can be extremely expensive while a regular printer not only costs a lot but takes up a lot of space in your home office. This portable thermal printer weighs just 1.2kg, takes up a small amount of room and doesn't need any ink to print. Just use thermal printing paper and you can print pages from your computer or from your Android or iOS device.
To save even more on your printer purchase, there is currently a 40 per cent off coupon available at checkout on Amazon.
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Dreamfarm Chopula
Making cooking and serving food simple, the Dreamfarm Chopula can chop, flip and pick up food. The unique handle design keeps your hands away from the food as well as the heat if used in a pan or pot. The handle is also bent so the head doesn't touch the kitchen bench. Its flexible and curved head also makes it easy to slide under the food and onto the plate.
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Desktop Water Dispenser
Whether you want it for your bedside table in case of midnight thirst, or as an addition to your home bar, this automatic water dispenser functions like any tap. With a tube attachment that sits in a water barrel, you can fill up your glass with the touch of a button. With options for various mL amounts, you'll easily keep hydrated with this odd contraption on hand.
Olive Oil Dispenser Bottle with Silicone Brush
A great and helpful way to make sure you don't overdo it on the oil, simply squeeze the bottle topper to grab your desired amount and brush it into the pan. It'll be evenly spread, and just thick enough in coating to support whatever it is you're cooking up.
Vegetable Peeler with Container
We usually peel veggies over the sink, making it a task later when we have to dispose of all the peelings. This peeler keeps your veggie skin waste all in one place, making for easy dumping into the bin or the compost once you've finished peeling your carrots, potatoes, and whatever else.
Chef'n Garliczoom Garlic Chopper
Wondering if there's a way to chop, mince or crush garlic without the smell lingering on your fingers for days? We think this Garliczoom might do the trick. With gearing that crushes garlic as it moves along like a quasi-Hot Wheels, it adds a bit of fun to the kitchen, and takes up very little space.
8 Pack Dip Clips
If sauce travels on the plate, it can ruin your whole dinner. With these clip-on trays, you can keep your sauce on the side, and even treat yourself to more than one as you eat. These are also perfect for parties, allowing an array of dips to sit along a plate of snacks, and allowing your guests to indulge in their favourites.
Flameless Electric Arc Lighter
This might be the most functional lighter we've ever seen, with TikTok users sharing how useful they are when it comes to lighting candles. With its bendy neck, you can light up those hard-to-reach places, whether it's a very short wick, a BBQ grill, or the source of the campfire on those colder outdoor trips. It's also electric, and rechargeable, but can be lit about 500 times per charge – meaning you'll get plenty of use out of it.
Tap Strap 2 Wearable Keyboard
It might look like something you'd see Marty McFly using in Back to the Future, but this gadget is real and going viral online. You can now wear your computer keyboard and mouse on your hand and have control of typing based on the way your fingers move.
The Tap Strap 2 can be customised to be able to type in different languages and can be used outside of your PC, being compatible with Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and some projectors.
Monkey Business Pasta Shape Silicone Kitchen Accessories
These silicone kitchen accessories are shaped like our favourite carbs and are put to good use by TikTok user @simplysalfinds. The kit comes with one set of farfalloni pot grips, one ravioli spoon rest, one penne garlic peeler and three mafaldine elastic bands.
Scanmarker Air Pen Scanner
Keeping up in lectures already stressing you out? TikToker @mik.zenon has found a way to quickly take notes in class with a clever Amazon find: meet the Scanmarker Air Pen.
Simply scan the pen across a line of printed text and that text will appear on your screen in Microsoft Word or the other affiliated apps. It can accurately scan 3,000 characters of text per minute and a full line of text in one second. On top of that, it can translate over 40 languages. To make learning even simpler, it has a text-to-speech function that can read back what you just scanned.
The Scanmarker is compatible with Windows, Android and iOS devices and connects to these devices via Bluetooth.
Automatic Self Stirring Mug
On the move and don't have a spoon handy? With this self stirring mug, you won't need one. No matter how you take your coffee, tea or hot chocolate, it will be stirred and ready to drink to your liking.
Zanco Tiny T1 Mobile Phone
Advertised as the world's smallest mobile phone, the Zanco Tiny T1 is fully functional as a mobile. While it might not have all the high-tech features of the latest smartphone, it can do the basics you need a phone to do – call and text. It only weighs 13g, and comes with a lanyard attachment so it's easy to take with you and won't get lost. This might just be the upgrade you didn't know you needed.
Oceavity Waterproof Shower Phone Holder
With its double-layer waterproof structure, you can now bring your phone into the shower safely and without the risk of water damage with this Oceavity Phone Holder. The holder can rotate 360 degrees so you can use either landscape or portrait. It can be used for phones up to 12cm long and weighing up to two kilograms.
Cloud Shaped Humidifier Night Lamp
The best things come in small packages, and this humidifier certainly fits the bill. Shaped like a rain cloud, this humidifier and oil diffuser holds 270ml and has a soft lighting that can change colour.
XyKeey Toothpaste Tube Squeezer, two pack
Do you ever get to the end of a tube of toothpaste and never seem to get the last bit out no matter how hard you try? Well, now there's a solution – a toothpaste tube squeezer. Attach the squeezer to the bottom of the tube, and instead of squeezing the tube when you need to brush your teeth, you twist the handle, rolling it up the tube and getting every last bit along the way.
If this gold colour doesn't match your bathroom, they also come in black, coral, and silver.
Atendit Motion Sensor
Gone are the days where you set multiple alarms on your phone to do different things, then forget about them – say goodbye to the panic of wondering if you've locked the doors. Most annoying problems can all be resolved with the Atendit motion sensor.
TikToker @cherishandfavor tested it out and shows that it really does work. You just need to stick the sensor on a moving object, install the free app (available on Android and iPhone), and select what information you want the sensor to send to you. You can choose from alerts, reminders or notices.
For example, if stuck on a door, you can have it send an alert to let you know someone was trying to open it, or send a reminder to lock it. Or if on the medicine cabinet, when you open it, you could get a reminder to take a certain medicine. If it can move, you can know something about it. This is a great tool to keep your peace of mind and know everything is as it should be in your home and on your belongings.
Transparent Acrylic Facial Tissue Dispenser Box
Who knew we needed an acrylic tissue box – but if TikTok tells us to, then we must buy. This one is a great choice as it's made from sturdy plastic and will match the aesthetic of any room.
LED Electric Alarm Clock with Mirror Surface
This alarm clock is a great choice for any type of sleeper. It has three different brightness levels, so you can dim it if it's too bright and you can set your own snooze timer from five to 60 minutes depending on if you need (or want) a sleep in. It can also charge two devices at once and doubles as a mirror. No wonder it's going viral on TikTok.
Yamibobo Car Trash Can, two pack
One for the driver and passenger, these two little bins are a great size to keep in your car's cup holder to throw away those little things that would normally be chucked in the handbag like receipts, straw wrappers and tissues.
Disposable Shower Drain Hair Catcher, 40-pack
Anyone with long hair knows the difficulty of keeping the drain clear of all the loose strands. One of the best ways to combat this are these hair catchers. Using the strong, waterproof glue, these catchers can be stuck on any flat drain surface, including plastic, metal and tile. They will catch the loose hair as it falls and doesn't need to be changed for up to two weeks – however TikToker @simplysalfinds says these can last for up to three weeks.
Philips Hue Go 2.0 Smart Portable Light
Set the ambiance to your home just the way you want it with the Philips Hue Go 2.0 smart light. With Bluetooth connectivity and Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, you can set up to 10 lighting effects all from your phone. It uses a rechargeable battery that can last up to 18 hours on the warm candle setting, and has enough power for 2.5 hours of smart lighting in your home.
Portable Ice Ball Maker
Making ice is a relatively simple process, but we didn't know it could be this simple. TikToker @heartdefensor demonstrates the easy way to make ice on the go (just don't squeeze the water out at your desk like they do). Fill the bottle with water and put the cap on, put it in the freezer, take it out and let it rest for a few minutes, take the cap off, pull the straps on the size and, hey presto, you've got ice balls you can take on the go.
LocknLock Antibacterial UV Toothbrush Sanitiser
It's not a nice thought thinking of all the gross, microscopic bugs and bacteria that could be thriving on our toothbrushes. This antibacterial sanitiser can help ease the worry. It uses an ultraviolet-C lighting that removes up to 99.9 per cent of bacteria and viruses growing on a toothbrush head in just three minutes. It uses a rechargeable battery for power, and has a USB charging cord included. It requires two hours of charging, and will get 70 uses from a single charge.
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