Smart Pedestal Fan Options?

Pbm33 on 04/01/2024 - 22:26

Hi guys, looking to buy a decent quality fan.

Not keen on tower fans as most seem quite wobbly and not that powerful.

So looking at brand-name pedestal fans and really surprised as to the lack of smart fans available in this type.

Anyone with any decent recommendations? Ideally DC motor, multiple speed settings (5+ would be nice), and timer options.

My back up plan is to go with the Kambrook 40cm Arctic Pedestal Fan and pair it up with a smart plug. Won't get the DC motor or multiple speed settings, but will allow me to use timer.

Cheers!

Electrical & Electronics Pedestal Fan

Comments

  • danred on 04/01/2024 - 22:40

    Following. I am keen on a tower fan though to avoid the general bulk and flimsyness that usually comes with pedestal fans but keen to hear recommendations.

  • sumyungguy on 04/01/2024 - 22:57
    +4

    With the desirable Xiaomi not readily available, I referred a friend to this one via Amazon but I won't get a review until later this month

    • bigbadboogieman on 06/11/2024 - 08:44

      Reviews?

      • sumyungguy on 06/11/2024 - 09:19

        I managed to get a non-battery Xiaomi but they're OOS again. I still haven't visited my mate's place to check out the yarratwo but by all accounts it's entirely satisfactory. The battery died in one of my Xiaomis and I can't source a replacement.

  • hmac on 05/01/2024 - 09:59

    Been looking for DC pedestal fans the last week or so but the popular ones aren't available anymore and there are limited options atm

  • Dejy on 05/01/2024 - 18:45

    If it's for a warehouse can look at something like the Mercator Airbond DC (Commercial) Pedestal Fan (DC, 19 Speeds, 80 deg oscillation, remote control, 1h - 9h timer).

    For at home, maybe check out the:
    Breville the AirDynamic 3D

    It has the smart features you are after and is DC but personally I like your idea of a smart switch because instead if always setting up the timer you can program your smart switch to turn off and on on schedules and also can get a WiFi connected one where you can remotely activate it or turn it off.. Maybe even integrate it with Siri/Google/Alexa.

  • knobbs on 17/01/2024 - 19:36

    Yeah I have been trying to source a Xiaomi Fan 2/3 but seems 0 stock anywhere. Wonder what happened?

    • aero11 on 21/01/2024 - 16:43

      I agree, so bizarre. I've been looking to get another Xiaomi or Viomi fan and nothing. Heck, I can't even find any DC fan for sale apart from the Yarratwo one mentioned by sumyungguy and even that is sold out now.

  • steve84 on 22/01/2024 - 14:28

    Stumbled across this when my mum asked me about my Xaioni Fan 2S - no stock anywhere! Seems weird it’s an awesome unit

  • Tibs on 15/02/2024 - 00:20

    I'm in the same boat, looking for a wifi fan. The Yarratwo seems to be the only real option right now but I can't find enough info from others about it's level of smart home integration from anyone but the manufacturer, it's available on Amazon.com.au for $145.99. The alternative option is to get the De'Longhi 360° Pedestal Cooling Fan for $179 and just use a Broadlink or similar IR blaster to connect to Google/Alexa/Home Assistant.

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