The Apollo H-3 Made KY Taste Buds' 2026 Holiday Hot List: A Kentucky-Made Ornament Where 100% of Profits Go to St. Jude

We made the list! The Apollo H-3 is number 9 on KY Taste Buds' 2026 Holiday Hot List, a roundup of great gifts from businesses around Kentucky. They called it a "Little Holiday Magic That Gives Back," and we couldn't have said it better.

Thank you to KY Taste Buds for including us. It means a lot to be recognized right here at home.

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A Kentucky-made ornament that gives back

The H-3 is our third annual holiday ornament, made in Versailles, Kentucky. This year it's a snowman that lights up and plays six holiday songs, and 100% of the profits go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

• Three buttons, six songs. Frosty, Rudolph, Jingle Bells, and more, each with its own light show.
• 37 colorful LEDs across the snowman's body, hat, eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Works right out of the box. Two AA batteries or USB-C, press a button, done. No app or Wi-Fi needed.
• Smart if you want it. Home Assistant fans can connect it for notifications and automations.
• Three tiers at $17.99, $24.99, and $29.99. The higher tiers donate more to St. Jude.

Why we do this every year

Every holiday season we make an ornament and donate 100% of the profits. Last year, the H-2 raised $4,200 for CASA of Lexington and the Open Home Foundation, and LEX 18 covered it. This year we picked St. Jude, where families never receive a bill.

We're a small team in Versailles, and our community has supported us from the start. The ornament is how we say thank you and give back. We'd love to beat last year's number.

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Who it's for

• A stocking stuffer that does more than sit there
• Anyone who loves Kentucky-made gifts
• Kids and grandparents, since it works with the press of a button
• The tech fan who will have it running automations by New Year's
• Office and teacher gifts with a good cause behind them

Giving Tuesday is December 1, and the H-3 is an easy way to give and get something fun back.

Shop local this season

We're in great company on the list. Give the other Kentucky businesses some love too, including Hostess House, Savané Silver Jewelry, KY Custom Engraving, Ghost Fox Winery, ReImagined by Luna, Completely Kentucky, Backroads and Barrels, Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Lexington, and Midway Art Studios. See the full Holiday Hot List.

Apollo H-3 FAQ

What is the Apollo H-3?

The Apollo H-3 is Apollo Automation's third annual holiday ornament, a snowman with 37 RGB LEDs and three buttons that play six holiday songs with matching light shows. 100% of the profits go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Where is the Apollo H-3 made?

The H-3 is made by Apollo Automation in Versailles, Kentucky.

How much does the Apollo H-3 cost?

The H-3 comes in three tiers at $17.99, $24.99, and $29.99. The higher tiers donate more to St. Jude.

How much goes to St. Jude?

100% of the profits from every H-3 go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Do you need any tech to use the H-3?

No. Put in two AA batteries or plug in USB-C and press a button. It works right out of the box with no Wi-Fi, app, or account. Smart home fans can also connect it to Home Assistant.

What is the KY Taste Buds Holiday Hot List?

KY Taste Buds' 2026 Holiday Hot List is a guide to gifts and experiences from businesses around Kentucky. The Apollo H-3 is number 9 on the list.

Is the H-3 a good gift?

Yes. It's under $30, it's made in Kentucky, it works for anyone with the press of a button, and every one supports St. Jude.

Thank you

Thank you to KY Taste Buds for the shout out, and to everyone who shops local and gives back this time of year. Grab an H-3 for your tree or someone on your list, and help us make this the best year yet for St. Jude. More details are in our H-3 launch post.

Get the Apollo H-3 and support St. Jude

Apollo Automation designs, engineers, and manufactures privacy-first, locally-controlled smart home sensors in Versailles, Kentucky. Every product features 100% local control with no cloud dependencies or subscriptions required. Apollo is a Works With Home Assistant partner, Made For ESPHome certified, Works With Homey certified, a BBB Accredited Business, and the second official commercial partner of the Open Home Foundation. Learn more at apolloautomation.com.

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