We’ve looked at smart heaters in our previous post but now it’s time to take a look at some of the UK’s top cooling gadgets; fans you can control with your smartphone. Best General: Princess Smart Fan The Whisper Flex is an all-rounder. It has 26 modes, is energy efficient and has a powerful motor with dual fan blades. In addition, thanks to the horizontal and vertical swing, the wind blows in all directions. And all this with minimal noise production.

Both of these things are great, as they mean you’re getting a powerful but unobtrusive fan that can easily sit in the corner of your room and won’t overpower conversation or late-night TV watching! Be careful when pressing the dial. If you hold it down for 5 seconds the device will reset and you will lose all wifi settings again. That same convenience can also make smart fans perfect for the elderly, or anyone who has lowered mobility due to illness or other factors, allowing them to control the temperature in their home without unnecessary strain.

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Otherwise, the best thing about this tower fan is that it offers an efficient and economical way to cool larger areas. It pushes through air at speeds of up to 3.2m/sec at the highest of its five speed settings, or 3.3m/sec in Turbo mode. True, it’s a little loud when maxed out, at 44.4 to 45.2dB, but on its next to lowest setting you can still hit speeds of 2.1m/sec, with the noise reduced to around 32dB – and it will only use around 20W while doing so. Throw in the competitive price, and you have a great tower fan for bigger bedrooms. The fan not only rotates in horizontal and vertical directions, but in a combination of both: a tilt of no less than 90⁰ horizontally and 105⁰ vertically, with three intermediate settings. Natural Breeze mode simulates real wind, alternating from a light breeze to a strong gust. The timer can be set from 0 to 12 hours and switches off automatically. In night mode, the screen automatically dims so that you are not disturbed in your sleep. For 210 euros for the Whisper flex with battery you can really expect more from the smart functionality. Choose from 26 adjustable speeds and multiple modes. In natural wind mode, wind speeds alternate to simulate real wind. The night mode ensures a good night's sleep thanks to minimal noise production and the automatically dimmed screen. In night mode, the display turns off completely after 10 seconds to ensure a good night\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s sleep. The display can be reactivated by pressing the control button. At the lowest speed, the fan produces only 13 dBa and thanks to the double blade design, the cutting wind noise is reduced.

The icing on the cake is that it will run from the supplied mains adaptor or from a USB power bank. Either way, power consumption is low, making it one of the more frugal options out there. It’s a slight pain to put together and we’re not fans of the cheap-feeling remote, but this is a great fan that will help you to sleep easily.Choose from 26 adjustable speeds and multiple modes. Natural wind mode alternates wind speeds to simulate real wind. The night mode ensures a good night\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s sleep thanks to minimal noise production and the automatically dimmed screen. If your fan is at level 1 and you want to increase it to 15 via Google Assistant, you will have to give the command "Increase Speed" to Google Assistant 14 times. Key specs – Dimensions: 54 x 15 x 14cm; Weight: 2.4kg; Oscillation angle: 90˚; Cord length: 1.6m; Warranty: 2 years; Power: 18W The fan was put on the market for a considerable price. You would expect that functionality will be further developed through application and firmware upgrades. Whisper Flex: the first design fan with the option to make it completely wireless. Thanks to the free smartphone app and optional battery, you can use this fan anywhere and take it with you; for example to your bedroom or that spot in your garden where you like to read a book. It is height-adjustable and transforms effortlessly from a table top to a floor stand with its horizontal and vertical swing. And the best part? It is whisper-quiet, so you can concentrate on that one book or sleep in peace.