Filtrete™ Brand from 3M Unveils First-Ever Bluetooth®-Enabled Residential Air Filter
January 08 2018 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Filtrete™ Smart Air Filters will be available
for purchase beginning spring 2018
Hands-on CES media demo available at Filtrete
booth 40358 in the Smart Home Marketplace Exhibit at Sands, Halls
A-D
Filtrete™ Brand from 3M today announced the arrival of the
Filtrete™ Smart Air Filter, the first-ever Bluetooth®-enabled HVAC
air filter for the home. The new filter takes the guesswork out of
when it’s time for a filter change, and provides other information
so homeowners can take control of their home’s air.
Filtrete™ Smart Air Filters contain a Bluetooth®-enabled
pressure sensor that, when paired with the new Filtrete™ Smart App,
will notify users when the filter needs to be replaced based on air
flow and usage, not just time. The Filtrete Smart App also provides
data on outside air quality and gives helpful tips for helping to
improve air quality indoors. Users can decide how much interaction
they have with the Filtrete Smart App by opting-in to specific
smartphone notifications to alert them when it’s time to change
their filter or even when outdoor air quality in their area is
poor.
“When we talk with consumers, many know their air filter is
designed to last on average three months, but every home is unique.
Homeowners are unsure how their home’s environment impacts their
indoor air and the optimal time to change their air filter, And,
they often forget important details like their filter size and type
when it is time to change,” said Amanda Dauphinais, Global Business
Unit Manager, Filtrete Brand. “The Filtrete Smart Air Filter takes
the guess work out, helping homeowners take control of the air in
their homes.”
While the EPA recommends checking an air filter on a monthly
basis and changing them at least quarterly1, Filtrete research
shows it’s not uncommon for consumers to wait much longer between
filter changes.
Filtrete Smart Air Filter and App Features
- Helpful Reminders. The Filtrete
Smart App remembers filter type and size and can send notifications
to the user when it’s time for a replacement.
- Filter Life Tracking. The app
tracks filter life based on air flow and usage – not just elapsed
time. It utilizes a proprietary 3M algorithm to determine filter
life by balancing airflow and optimal particle capture efficiency.
The app updates with the latest data collected from the filter to
provide users with timely information on filter’s status, quickly
and easily.
- Simple Filter Replacement. The
app can direct users to online retailers that carry the exact
Filtrete Smart Air Filter they need for easier repurchase and
replacement.
- Helpful Information and Tips.
The app can display outdoor air quality information for multiple
locations and provide tips to help improve indoor air quality as
well.
- Real-time Indoor Air Quality
Readings. Consumers can use the app to get real-time data on
their indoor air quality by pairing it with a compatible indoor air
quality monitor (devices sold separately).
“The Filtrete Smart Air Filter helps monitor factors related to
indoor air quality and provides data-driven alerts and replacement
reminders, which is important because most people spend up to 90
percent of their time indoors,” continued Dauphinais. “When
combined with exclusive 3M filtration technology, the Filtrete
Smart Air Filter is a powerful and smart way to cleaner, fresher
air in the home.”
The Filtrete Smart App logs outdoor air quality information
based on the home’s location and provides tips to users on how to
improve the air quality inside. Every home is a different
environment, and various factors impact the lifespan of an air
filter. For instance, household activities like vacuuming, cooking,
and remodeling projects or the presence of pets can impact how long
the air filter will last. The weather and other environmental
concerns like smog and humidity also impact the air quality inside
a home and may play a role in how often an air filter needs to be
replaced.
Filtrete Smart Air Filters will be available at participating
retailers nationwide in spring 2018. The MSRP ranges from
$21.99-29.99 depending on filtration level and are compatible with
iOS and Android devices. For more information about Filtrete Smart
Air Filter visit www.filtrete.com/smart.
Filtrete is an exhibitor at CES 2018. Media attending the
event can visit Filtrete at Pepcom Digital Experience! or stop by
booth 40358 at the Smart Home Marketplace Exhibit
at Sands, Halls A-D during CES, for a hands-on
demo of the new Filtrete Smart Filter and app.
About Filtrete Filters
For more than 25 years, Filtrete™ Brand has been helping
homeowners by delivering cleaner air to millions of homes.
Developed by 3M scientists, Filtrete Electrostatic Air Filters are
designed with exclusive 3M filtration technology that pulls in and
traps unwanted particles — such as dust, pollen, mold spores,
bacteria and viruses — while letting cleaner air flow through.
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives
daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 90,000 employees
connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s
creative solutions to the world’s problems
at www.3M.com or on
Twitter @3M or @3MNewsroom.
1
https://blog.epa.gov/blog/2014/04/earth-mont-tip-change-your-hvac-system-filter/
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