Filtrete Smart Room Air Purifier FAP-SC02, Medium Room, White

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This review is specifically for the single-room size FAP-SC02L Filtrete Smart Air Purifier. I had previously reviewed the extra-large, multi-room FAP-T03-A2 air purifier a couple of years ago. Although I was generally pleased with the older device's performance, it lacked any sort of automated control other than a simple timer. For that reason, I had given it four stars instead of five. I was therefore pleasantly surprised to discover that this newest generation of air filters were deemed “smart” devices and therefore leapt at the opportunity to trial test one of the units offered by 3M in exchange for my assessment. To simply say that this latest version of air purifier meets or even exceeds my expectations doesn't even begin to express my satisfaction with this device. Yes, it remains relatively quiet during operation. Yes, it also retains the timer function of the original filter. And yes, it is now WiFi-enabled and can be controlled not only by a smart-phone app, but is Alexa-enabled as well, allowing operation via voice commands. However, perhaps its greatest new feature is the “Automatic” mode that varies operation based upon room air quality, as measured by an internal laser-based sensor! Not only that, but the air quality is prominently displayed on both control unit of the unit itself and the smart-phone app as well - color coded and actual particle count. Eventually, the air purifier will likely wind up in the bedroom, as originally planned. However, in the meantime I am truly fascinated simply moving the unit from room to room and watching the article count quickly diminish over the course of a few hours, taking the air quality from “Poor” to “Good” and throttling down the fan speed accordingly as the quality improved. First of all, I was dismayed to find out just how poor the air quality was in certain rooms. Secondly, I was amazed how quickly the quality improved. This filter is extremely efficient. I will very likely be purchasing additional units to be permanently deployed in additional rooms strategically placed throughout the house. Out-of-the-box setup for basic operation was straightforward - remove bag from box, remove from bag, remove protective plastic from display panel, plug it in, press “ON”. The control panel provides basic functions as well as displaying device status and air quality. Air quality is displayed by a numeric measurement of particle count, which is then also rendered in an intuitive color-coded display that can be readily seen at a distance: Green (GOOD), Yellow (FAIR), Orange (POOR), Red (VERY POOR), and Purple (SEVERE). Initially, the particle count for room in which I set it up read approximately 120 (Orange - POOR). Within less than an hour, the particle count had decreased to less than 10 (Green - GOOD) and the fan was automatically adjusted downward to its lowest speed setting. At the lowest fan speed, you have to be no more than eight to ten feet away to even hear it running. At that point, I decided to experiment a bit and used a vacuum hose connected to the exhaust port of a small one-gallon portable ShopVac to stir up any dust that had settled on various items situated throughout the room - initially, the particle count climbed immediately to the mid-60s (Yellow - FAIR) and the fan speed kicked into medium, but within 30 minutes, the count had dropped to zero (Green - GOOD). The room is 12 feet by 13 feet, so fairly closely matched to the 150 square foot rating of the air purifier. Setup of the Filtrete smartphone app was on a par with other similar home automation apps. The only problem I encountered was that the app did not initially recognize my home WiFi, preferring to link to several of my neighbors' networks instead. I actually had to place the purifier in closer proximity to the router in order to get a lock. However, once the setup was complete, the app was absolutely bulletproof during operation. All of the pertinent operating controls and status are available on a single screen. The only minor gripe I have is that it is not intuitively obvious how to bring it out of Sleep Mode following shutdown at the expiration of a self-timer period of operation; HINT - switch the grayed-out Fan Speed from 0 to 1. Integration with Amazon's Alexa was a little trickier and the results somewhat less than satisfactory. In the end, Alexa responds to SOME of the commands listed under the Filtrete skill set, but in many cases it'll respond with the purifier's air temperature instead. An accurate, concise set of instructions for integrating the Filtrete system with Alexa would be greatly appreciated. Also, the functionality needs to be expanded to include all of the listed commands. Still, it's at the very least on a par with other such Alexa-enabled skills for other home automation tasks associated with other devices. In conclusion, 3M's Filtrete Smart Air Purifier (FAP-SC02L) has exceeded my expectations and easily deserves a five-star rating. I would recommend it for anyone dealing with allergies, living with a furry pet, or simply concerned about the quality of their home's air.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have had this for a few months now, and it has been a great addition in our bedroom. I never would have thought to purchase an item like this, but we have really enjoyed having it. Being able to read the air quality on the digital screen is such a neat feature. I received this 3M - Filtrete Smart Room Air Purifier in exchange for an honest review.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've been using the 3M Filtrete Smart Room Air Purifier for a few months and I cannot recommend it enough! The light, soft hum sound while running is incredibly quiet. It has helped immensely with my seasonal allergies, too! I sleep better at night and wake up rested and being able to breathe better in the mornings. I find that after initially running it, the last several weeks I've only needed to run it a little bit each day to keep the air quality in the green "Good" zone, shown on the app or the display on the unit. The app is also super convenient for checking the air quality, filter life, and adjusting the speed. We love the easy and convenient display screen and controls on the unit. Extremely user friendly! I received the air purifier for free in exchange for my review but will be purchasing a few for family! It's so easy to set up, easy use, and has been a fantastic air purifier!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product to review and am so happy I had the opportunity to use it. I was really skeptical that the technology would be accurate and useful. Was I proved wrong. The air quality sensor works great. It knows within a minute that I have opened an outside window to let in “fresh” air. The fan speed adjusts itself to meet the needs of the air quality and I can see the air quality on the app. The linkage to “Alexa” allows me to set a schedule for it's operation. If I have any criticism, it is that the app or the instructions could be more intuitive. I had to go looking for the way to link the Air Cleaner to “Alexa”. GREAT PRODUCT for the Smart Home.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this air purifier from 3M as a pre-release product review unit. Setup was very easy, including connecting to my wifi. It's nice to have the inside air quality reports - very surprising to see that particulates have such an impact on our air quality. I've had a few issues with the unit not staying connected to wifi. The attached pictures show noise levels at fan speeds 1-4.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I set up the air Filtrete in the living room and was surprised about how quiet it was. That night we had a mishap in the kitchen that filled out house with smoke. It's was only 19 degrees out and I really didn't want to open a window. The Filtrete system immediately responded to the increase of toxins in the air and had most of the smoke cleared out of the living room in 8 minutes. Very thankful to have it and can't wait to get a second for the upstairs. It's compact and powerful.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We absolutely love our Filtrete Smart Room Air Purifier! We can breathe so much better now. No more stuffy noses all the time. This product automatically monitors and cleans your air 24/7 so you don't have to worry about it. I can also control it with my Amazon Alexa app which is so convenient. It traps all of the bad stuff in the air and makes it so much easier to breathe. We all have seasonal allergies and a cat so the air in our house was not always clean and fresh until now. And the filter only needs changed about once a year. I highly recommend this product to everyone because who doesn't want to breathe better?

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've tried several small air purifiers and found that this has been the best overall. It really cleans the air in my room (about 110 sq ft). It is also very quiet for the power. The wifi connection makes it convenient to operate without getting out of bed. However, the connection does sometimes glitch. The app is helpful, but the information is not as useful. Overall a winner. I did receive this product to use in exchange for an honest review.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seems to be doing a good job of cleaning the air. The contaminants count changes every 2 seconds or so, so you can see how dirty the air is. The lowest fan setting is very quiet, you can sleep with it on.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] For functionality i give it 5...its smart and easy to use...just plug in and set the timer and it cleans the air...i like to use it when i am cooking to neutralize the odors and make air in the house more clean...it can even be controlled by google home/alexa...so u dont have to bother about getting up to turn it on lookswise...i would like it to have a slightly smaller profile that i can set tabletop...this is bulky and needs to be set on the floor....also it doesnt go with the decor aesthetically