heat it®
heat it® is a German medtech company that produces smartphone-powered and standalone devices for treating insect bites using concentrated heat. The devices deliver brief, localized heating to around 51°C, providing chemical-free, medically proven relief from itching and pain. The product line includes the compact heat it® classic, the flagship heat it® pro with BiteLight®, and the standalone heat it® unplug.
- Consumer Electronics
- Hardware
- Healthcare Technology
- Medical Devices
- Wellness & Fitness Technology
Funding
Founders
Product
Problem
Insect bites cause persistent itching and pain that often leads to scratching, which can damage the skin and increase the risk of infection. Conventional treatments rely on chemical creams or oral medications that may have side effects, require repeated application, and are not always immediately available when a bite occurs.
Solution
heat it® offers a chemical-free alternative that uses concentrated local hyperthermia to relieve itching and pain from insect bites. The device briefly heats the affected area to approximately 51°C, a medically proven temperature that neutralizes itch signals without damaging the skin. The heat it® classic and pro models connect to a smartphone via USB-C or Lightning and are controlled through a dedicated app, while the heat it® unplug operates independently with a rechargeable battery. All devices are compact, keyring-friendly, and designed for immediate use wherever a bite occurs, with up to 1,000 treatments possible per full smartphone battery charge.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individuals seeking immediate, drug-free relief from insect bites, including outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and families with children, as well as pharmacies and specialty retailers stocking the devices.
Features
- Smartphone-powered models (classic and pro) connect via USB-C for Android and iPhone 15 or later, or Lightning for iPhone 14 and earlier
- Standalone heat it® unplug model with rechargeable battery and robust protective case, requiring no smartphone
- App-controlled treatment with 12 different modes on classic and pro models, and 5 modes with BiteLight® on the unplug model
- Sophisticated security concept protecting both smartphone and battery during operation
- Certified medical device manufactured in Germany with in-house development and production
- Sustainable design with no batteries to replace and no follow-up costs