I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time remembering to drink enough water. I also have a hard time accepting that coffee and beer are not water. But that’s a problem for another day. 

The thing is, we need to drink water, and most of us should really be drinking a lot more of it. It sustains us. It gives us energy. It literally keeps us alive. 

Smart water bottles are relatively new technology, but they’ve become incredibly useful tools for keeping track of our hydration and improving the quality of the water we put into our bodies. While many smart bottles literally keep track of water intake, others have features to automatically sanitize the water within, ensuring its safety. 

Of course, not all smart water bottles are up to snuff, so we’ve taken the time to pick out some of the very best. These smart bottles have all earned a place at the gym, at work, on the trail, or at home. 

Best Buy

1. Monos Kiyo UVC Bottle

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The Kiyo UVC Bottle from the travel accessory brand Monos is a great buy for anyone who wants to drink clear, clean, bacteria-free water (that ought to be just about everybody). With the swipe of a finger, it uses powerful UVC purification to neutralize up to 99.99% of bacteria.

That makes the Monos Kiyo UVC Bottle great for everyday use if you want to make sure the tap water at home or the office is up to par. But you could also potentially use it while hiking or camping. 

The only limitation is the battery the bottle uses, which is designed to last a month with normal use. It’s also rechargeable via USB port, which is quite handy. The bottle takes 60 seconds to purify water in Quick Clean Mode, or three minutes in Deep Clean mode.

This is also a beautifully designed smart water bottle. It doesn’t look the least bit “techy” or futuristic, instead, drawing inspiration from artisan pottery for its minimalist design.