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Open for your guide to a cooler summer. Open for your guide to a cooler summer. | As smart homes become more integrated and more sophisticated—from thermostats that sense who's home to refrigerators that can send a tweet—a new range of home furnishings are joining the internet of things, including a relative newcomer to the field: smart ceiling fans. | | | Benefits of a Smart Fan | | Fans help lower energy costs related to running heating and air conditioning. Smart fans take this a step further with sophisticated sensors that integrate with thermostats, as well as remote controls operable through smart devices and apps. When integrated with a smart thermostat, every room can stay at the comfort setting indicated. An automated home is one less thing to worry about not only for convenience, but accessibility too. Voice control and preset schedules can help those with limited mobility have better control with ease. | | | | | | Smart Fan Controls | | With a smart fan, there are many ways to control the unit. Whether it's voice activated, has a motion sensor, or is connected to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, smart fans bring an additional layer of comfort and convenience to the home. Smart fans that operate via Wi-Fi can be controlled from anywhere there is a connection. They also integrate with voice command devices like Alexa and Google Assistant. Some even have motion sensors to kick on only when the room is occupied. | | | | | | Types of Smart Fan Installations: | | New Smart Fan
With built-in technology, fans are controlled via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections and require nothing more than installation and syncing to connected devices. | | Retrofit
Retrofitting an existing fan with a dedicated device is a possibility. Some fans will require a wireless transmitter in the motor but others can sync via the remote control's radio frequency, eliminating the need for the old remote control at the same time. | | | | | | Smart Fan Brands: | | Big Ass Fans | | If the project requires a brand new fan, the selection from Big Ass Fans is a great place to start. The award-winning Haiku collection from Big Ass Fans comes in a huge variety of colors and sizes for indoors and out, and their proprietary technology includes a built-in sensor that automatically detects shifts in temperature and humidity. | | | | | | Smart Fan Brands: | | Modern Forms | | Modern Forms has also broken into the smart fan market with a wide selection of fan looks that cover a range of modern aesthetics. They include an RF wall panel and an exclusive smartphone app but can also be integrated with ecobee, Nest, Alexa and Google Assistant. | | | | | | The Guide: | | Minka Aire Fans | | Finally, Minka Aire Fans integrate with the BOND device, which pairs with any smart home app. This device works with Alexa and Google Home for voice activation and can control up to 6 fans. The BOND is a good retrofit device and there's nothing additional to install, plus future updates will come right to this device. | | | | | | Favorites | | Your personal "My Favorites" list organizes everything you love in one or multiple lists to make it easy to group items you're shopping for or simply revisit the things you love in one easy click. | | | | | | Project Manager | | Use our Project Manager tool to organize, store and share your current projects, whether remodeling, redecorating or looking for inspiration. Our Project Manager allows you to group products together by project, room and placement, and save to your account for easy reference. | | | | | | Show us your style with #loveyourlumens | | | | | | You've got great taste. | | See the Tube Top Table Lamp by Pablo Designs one more time. | | | | | | Design is inspiring.
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