The Livivo Electric Heated Blanket, described by one buyer as "the best £45 I've ever spent," is now available for £27 at Yimbly with the code AUTUMN10, reduced from its original price of £39.99.
The blanket, which comes in a 'Sand' colour, is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to central heating, especially after Ofgem's energy price cap increase. According to Livivo, the blanket costs as little as 4p an hour to run, based on an average electricity unit rate of 26.32p/kWh (Ofgem energy price cap October - December 2026).
Features and Benefits
The electric heated blanket features a digital controller with nine heat settings and a one to nine hour timer. It also includes an automatic shut-off system for safety, and the controller can be detached so the blanket can be washed—a practical feature for households with pets or children.
Users can use the blanket draped over a sofa, on a bed, or wrapped around legs while working from home. The 'Sand' colour is described as a stylish neutral beige that fits with various interiors.
Shopper Reviews
Shoppers have left positive reviews at Yimbly and Amazon. One Yimbly reviewer said: "I have a couple of other electric blankets. The Livivo from Yimbly is the best. Good settings - even on 'low' the whole of the blanket warms up. Others are patchy. Very soft fabric and good length plug wire. Very good value."
An Amazon buyer wrote: "Everyone in work raved about heated throws so I ordered what I considered to be a reasonably priced one just to see. It's been wonderful. I live in a large cottage that needs the heating on to be cosy even though I have two wood burners that are on most evenings through the winter. This fleece blanket is cosy and warm. I could leave the heating off on milder winter days and not bother lighting the fires quite so often."
Alternatives
For those who prefer a non-electric option, Silentnight's Heat Genie Self Heating Giant Blanket (£34.99 at Amazon) does not need plugging in. It uses a heat reflecting foil layer to reflect body heat back, and while it won't heat up as quickly as an electric blanket, it costs nothing to run after the initial investment.
One shopper, who wished the Livivo didn't need a plug, still gave it five stars, commenting: "I bought this because I love being warm and use my under heated blanket every night without fail. I decided to invest in this and it is the best invention ever, it gets amazingly warm, and not just a lukewarm, the highest setting is really hot (a safe hot, not dangerous) and it keeps me wonderfully cosy on my sofa which gets me out of bed. My cats love it, I love it, and my nephews been stealing it so much for his room when he's gaming to keep warm that I've bought another one for him. It is the best £45 I've ever spent and is worth every penny. If you are someone who wants to save money on heating but doesn't want to freeze in their own home, this is definitely worth the investment."
