Berlin’s IFA tech show is known for its wacky gadgets, and I may have found the strangest product at the 2024 edition.
Nestled in LG’s expansive booth showcasing its vision for the future of the home, you’ll find a product known as the PuriCare air purifier. There are regular versions of this product that simply filter the air, but the model I saw combines it with a cat bed.
Yes, you read that right. In this 2-in-1 device that no one saw coming, LG has combined an air purifier and a cat bed into one. It’s literally LG’s regular PuriCare air purifier with a cat bed perched on top.
But the device also has a few extra features. The dome-shaped seat has a built-in heater, making it a comfortable place for your cat all year round. It also doubles as a scale, making it easy to keep track of your four-legged friend’s weight.
But air purifiers can be loud and potentially disturb cats, which is why the LG PuriCare has a “pet rest mode” that can reduce the noise to a more appropriate level.
As you can see in the pictures, the cat bed sits directly on top of the air purifier. If your cat is older or unable to jump freely, there is an attachable stepper that will allow them to access it.
Anyron Copeman / Foundry
Anyron Copeman / Foundry
Anyron Copeman / Foundry
The air purifier itself is what you would expect from a pet-friendly air purifier. It filters the air in all directions around you and up to 25 feet away, making it suitable even for large rooms. It is also specially designed to remove pet hair and odors from the air.
If I had read this post online, I probably would have dismissed it immediately. But after seeing it in person and learning more about it, I love it. However, having never had a cat as a pet, I definitely won’t be buying one.
And even if you really want to get one, LG hasn’t revealed when or where this version of the Puricare air purifier will be available. We also don’t know how much it costs, which could be a big sticking point.
But if you’re looking for something truly unique, there’s nothing like it.
Check out our article on the best prices of IFA 2024 for a roundup of the best things we saw at the show.
