We updated this story in March 2023 to remove picks that are no longer available. We also added a bottle from Larq.

A trusty travel mug or water bottle is great to keep on hand, but that doesn't mean you'll always remember to drink from it. A smart water bottle can go beyond holding your beverage — it can remind you to drink enough water and log how much you drink. And staying hydrated helps you feel great: It can help relieve headaches, contribute to glowing skin and even prevent hangovers.

The pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab tested smart water bottles to find those that are easy to use and offer useful and reliable tech: reminders, hydration tracking, temperature data and more. We also considered bottles from brands we know and love, as well as those with compelling features. Though we do include a UV-light bottle on this list — for which we have assessed certain brand-provided data — our experts need to review more data before supporting claims of self-cleaning or sanitizing.

Our top picks:

Read on for more about how we test products, how we chose these smart water bottles and what to consider when shopping for one.

HidrateSpark

amazon.com

$79.99

Shop Now

The HidrateSpark PRO, formerly the HidrateSpark Steel, was easy to use in our tests. The bottom of the bottle glows as a reminder to drink up, and you can choose to have it send push notifications to your phone to nudge you as well. It connects via Bluetooth to the HidrateSpark App (available for iOS and Android), and it can sync with Apple Watch, Fitbit and Garmin so you can add hydration to your tracking. It even includes tech to help you find your bottle if you've forgotten where you left it.

According to the manufacturer, the bottle is insulated to keep liquids cold for up to 24 hours, but note that it's not compatible with hot liquids. This version includes the chug lid, but we like that you can opt for a straw lid. Both lid styles are dishwasher safe, but the bottle is hand-wash only — remove the glowing puck first. A charging cord is included.

ICEWATER

amazon.com

$15.99

Shop Now

Icewater's smart water bottle glows to remind you to drink: Just power it up, and it will nudge you every hour — no Wi-Fi or app required. It also has a built-in Bluetooth speaker, so you can connect to your smartphone to play music and podcasts (again, no app required). But we did note that the company touts a "special resonance function" that "when used on wooden tables, will produce a strong bass," so be aware that the sound might be diminished in certain settings.

We have not tested this bottle in our Labs, but the manufacturer claims the vacuum-insulated stainless steel can keep your beverage hot for up to 12 hours or cold for up to 24 hours. The lid has a built-in large carrying loop, and the bottle holds 20 ounces of liquid.

Aquio

amazon.com

$59.99

Shop Now

At a glance, this is a 16-ounce, insulated bottle that keeps liquids cold for 24 hours and hot for 14. But look closer, and you'll see that the bottom of the bottle is a detachable Bluetooth speaker — perfect for workouts or picnics.

The company states that the waterproof and dustproof speaker provides about six hours of play before it needs recharging. It can also sync to your phone, so you can use it to answer calls as well. Our tester said the speaker's sound was impressive for its size. The bottle comes with a charging cord, and we like the convenient carry loop on the lid.

TYLT

walmart.com

$21.95

Shop Now

Cut clutter in your bag with this two-in-one water bottle with a removable smartphone and tablet charger. According to the manufacturer, the charger provides up to two full charges. It unscrews so the bottle and lid can be cleaned safely — both are top-rack dishwasher safe.

Though we have not tested this bottle, the company says it's vacuum insulated to keep liquids hot or cold for up to 12 hours. The bottle comes with a charging cord and is compatible with iPhone 8 and newer and Samsung Galaxy and Note 8 and newer (but not Google Pixel phones).

LARQ

amazon.com

$118.00

Shop Now

This smart water bottle claims to deactivate up to 99% of bacteria and to self-clean via a UV function. Because the UV technology is built into the lid, the Larq is not bulky; it looks and feels like a regular water bottle. Our experts appreciate that the brand has conducted laboratory testing to show the efficacy of the UV function within the cap to neutralize E. coli bacteria and that the company is sharing it with consumers online.

While the bottle seems to make self-cleaning claims, our experts still believe that every water bottle should be regularly cleaned with a brush, dish soap and water to remove any food particles that might get transferred into the water bottle during use or any other impurities that might accumulate inside the bottle over time.

This bottle holds 25 ounces and comes in several colors — green, pink, blue, black and mint — as well as a smaller 17-ounce version.