Let's invite a cool breeze all over the house.Cordless + Style "Smart Fan" Review

"Smart Fan" released by Plus Style on May 13th. I actually used it to see what is different from an ordinary electric fan.

It is a little expensive for a fan at 14,980 yen, but considering the added value of a DC motor with high quietness and smart functions, it can be said that the price setting is convincing.

And although it has just been released, it is on sale for 11,980 yen, which is 20% off at the "Amazon Time Sale Festival" (until 23:59 on May 25).

+ Style often cuts in line with Amazon's big sale, so if you want to get it at a reasonable price, you should aim for the sale.

The + Style smart fan allows you to perform basic operations such as power on / off, swing, wind speed, and timer settings from the buttons on the motor of the main unit, just like a general fan. A dedicated remote control is not included, and you can use your smartphone as a remote control.

You can connect a smart fan to your home wireless LAN (2.4GHz) and operate it from the "+ Style" app for iOS / Android. It is possible to set the wind speed in 12 steps, and it also supports the schedule setting of power on / off. Of course, you can put the same app on multiple smartphones, so if you have a smartphone, the whole family can share the remote control of the smart fan.

In addition, it also supports cooperation with smart speakers. It can be operated from Google Assistant (Google Nest series, etc.) and Amazon Alexa (Amazon Echo series, etc.).

It's surprisingly troublesome to go near the fan and turn the power on and off. If you link it with a smart speaker, it is convenient because you can start it by just calling "Hey Google, turn on the fan" from a distance. You can also save the trouble of searching for a remote control.

For example, if you are a remote worker and you think it's a little hot, you can adjust the indoor environment without leaving your computer, which is useful. If you're playing video games in the living room and feel the heat after a heated battle, you'll get a comfortable breeze right away.

The value of being able to use it without stopping when you want to concentrate on your work is unique to smart fans.

In addition to linking with smart speakers, it is also convenient to use in combination with an air conditioner.

With + Style's "Smart Multi Remote Control" (sold separately), you can make the air conditioners of most manufacturers smarter. For example, you can set the air conditioner and electric fan to start in one shot with the push of a button on the app.

The smart multi-remote controller also has a temperature sensor function. Therefore, if you set a routine that "starts the air conditioner and smart fan at the same time when the room temperature rises above 28 degrees Celsius", you can fully automate the operation of home appliances.

If you combine it with a "smart sensor (door / window)" (sold separately), you can make it even more elaborate. For example, you can enjoy it depending on your ideas, such as "turn on the fan when you open the door when you go home" or "turn off the air conditioner when you open the window and drive only the fan".

+ Style has a lot of products that can be used in combination, such as smart lighting with a motion sensor, and the difficulty of setting with the app is low. If you can use it well, full automation of your home is not a dream.

The height of the fan is manual (manual) but can be adjusted in 2 steps. The normal size is 350 x 344 x 890 mm (width x depth x height), which is just right when sitting on a chair in the living room.

If you remove the middle column, it will be a small size with a height of 570 mm. This size is suitable for combination with Japanese-style rooms and futons, or for use like a circulator. The vertical swing can also be manually adjusted up to 17 degrees upwards and 20 degrees downwards.

The + Style smart fan has another feature. It has a built-in battery and can be used cordlessly without connecting to an outlet. It weighs about 2.6 kg, which is light for a fan of this size, and it's not easy to carry ...!, But it's not bad to handle.

Battery drive is certainly useful in situations where you want to use it in a different room. For example, on a remote work day at home, you can use it to blow a breeze in the study during work and bring it to the living room to cool off during lunch break, such as disconnecting the power cable and searching for an empty outlet. Can be omitted.

Battery life lasts about 2 hours at maximum air volume and 30 hours at minimum air volume. The minimum air volume is a soft breeze like a breeze, and the operating volume is so quiet that it is almost unnoticeable, so it is suitable for turning as an auxiliary to the air conditioner at night.

On the other hand, on days when the temperature exceeds 28 degrees during the day, it is often felt that the minimum air volume is not enough, and the fan will be turned strongly. In that case, you may feel that the operating time of the battery alone is insufficient.

In addition, the lithium-ion battery built into the main unit generally has the property of deteriorating and reducing its capacity if it is used continuously. This product has an insulation switch at the bottom of the main unit as a device to avoid deterioration, and can insulate the motor part of the fan and the battery. For long-term storage during the off-season, turning off the insulation switch will last longer.

There are some points to keep in mind when using the + Style smart fan.

The main body is made lightly with a lot of resin parts, and the front cover can be easily assembled by fitting it in the groove of the back cover and turning it around, but it is fixed without using screws or fasteners (guard clips). Therefore, you need to handle it carefully so that the front cover will not come off during operation or when you carry it. If you are worried about it, such as in a home with children, you can feel relieved by using a fan cover (covering the blower).

Regarding this point, the person in charge of Plus Style products said, "The front cover has a structure that can not be removed unless the cover is firmly pressed and turned. Durability test and safety test of each part (difficulty of tipping, etc.) I implemented it and confirmed that there was no problem. It also has a child lock (which disables the button operation on the main unit), and I think that it can basically be used with confidence even in homes with children. "

* Editor's note: As a safety precaution, + Style guides children to use the smart fan only and to keep it out of the reach of children in the instruction manual.

There are some points to be aware of, but a smart fan that can be used as a remote control for your smartphone or smart speaker and can be carried anywhere indoors with a battery is a product that integrates the "smartness" required for home appliances. Certainly. Its convenience is likely to be something you can't let go of once you try it.