I’ve been enjoying at-home spa days for more than a decade. Over the years, they’ve evolved from drugstore face masks and fuzzy socks for an hour to full-day productions with coordinated snacks, playlists, aromas and lighting—and now tech. Here’s how to get your gear to work for you for the most relaxing experience you can get without leaving your house.
SET THE STAGE
The first step in your home relaxation plan is to create your spa space. This can be as simple as cleaning up a small area to relax in, but we have some other ideas. First, an air purifier like the Molekule Air Mini+ ($359.99) can help get rid of any lingering smells or allergens in your home. Its small, sleek design provides a pleasant aesthetic and minimum disruption to your space while the app lets you know what toxins it’s destroying and when to change the filter. Deep breathing works much better when the air we’re inhaling is clean.
Next, set a chill mood with some calming lighting. I have the TPLink Kasa KL 120 ($45) set up and can trigger different lighting levels with just my voice. You can set this up through the Kasa app, choosing your lighting and giving it a name so Alexa can recognize what you’re asking for. Different smart bulbs have varying features, so you can see what works best for you.
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