How To Take Tech Into The Bath – And Survive

We all know it’s a terrible idea. Bath water and expensive gadgets are natural enemies. But let’s be real: you’re not always flipping through a paperback in the tub. More often than not, you’re watching Don’t Tell The Bride on your iPad or attempting to read a Kindle with one damp hand and a glass of wine in the other. Life’s short, and tech-free baths are for the virtuous (or very brave).

So, if you’re going to flirt with disaster, here’s how to make bathtime tech a little less risky.

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1. Go full waterproof (or close enough)

The best way to bring tech into splash territory? Wrap it up. There are actual products designed for this chaos. One highlight: a totally bonkers inflatable pillow that props up and protects your phone. Or try a waterproof hanging bag that loops over your shower head and mimics a bath-time cinema setup. If you’re not quite ready to commit financially, yes—you can use a Ziploc bag. Is it foolproof? Not even slightly.

2. Get a bath caddy like it’s 2024

Once the preserve of pensioners, bath caddies have had a serious glow-up. The modern versions come with adjustable shelves and wine glass slots—essentials, obviously. If you’re tempted to DIY one using a plank of wood, please don’t. Unless you’re strapping it down with Duck Tape, it’s basically a trap for your tech.

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3. Bluetooth speakers are your best mate

A Bluetooth speaker in the bathroom? Game changer. You can blast The Good Wife over the roar of your extractor fan without risking your phone’s life. Place it far from the water, and you’re golden. No budget? Place your phone in a dry sink for an accidental speaker hack—unless your tap’s got a passive-aggressive drip.

4. Towels. Everywhere. Always.

Is there a surface in your bathroom not covered in towels? Fix that. Towels underneath your devices will absorb condensation, help avoid slip catastrophes, and protect that £1,000 phone from minor steam-induced meltdowns. Also, keep one handy for drying your fingers before touching the screen. Wet volume adjustment is where dreams (and gadgets) go to die.

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Final word of warning: the rice trick? Total myth. If you soak your phone, you’re basically saying goodbye. So take the precautions, use common sense, and please—don’t sue us if your Kindle goes for a swim.

Now grab the bubbles, hit play, and live your best semi-reckless bath life.