# I tested every 'allergy-friendly' smart home gadget - these 6 actually keep the pollen out

> Keeping your home's humidity between 40% and 50% is ideal to manage allergies, whether from pollen or dust. A smart humidifier can run automatically when humidity drops below 40%, helping to keep your home environment…

- **Source:** [Zdnet](https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-home/smart-home-tips-devices-for-spring-allergies/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3930f99d2e1dbe1a01dc8b)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #smart-home #allergy #humidity #keep #pollen #actually #below #drops
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