You can control the fan remotely with the Fuux app or the Google and Amazon voice assistant.
With 26 fan settings, you can select the cooling setting you want.
The fan alternates between various speed settings with the natural wind mode, so it'll feel like the wind outside.
You don't receive a battery, so you can only use the fan with a cord.
Description
The Duux Whisper Flex Smart is a smart fan that you can easily control remotely. That's because you can adjust the settings with the included remote, the Duux app, or with the Google and Amazon voice assistant. The fan is adjustable in height, so you can also use it as a table fan. With 26 fan settings, the Whisper Flex Smart provides the exact right cooling you need. At night, you're not bothered by the light from the screen thanks to the night mode. The Whisper Flex Smart White works corded with a docking station. Want to use the fan cordlessly? That's easy with the Duux Battery Pack (not included).
The Duux Whisper Flex Smart is a smart fan that you can easily control remotely. That's because you can adjust the settings with the included remote, the Duux app, or with the Google and Amazon voice assistant. The fan is adjustable in height, so you can also use it as a table fan. With 26 fan settings, the Whisper Flex Smart provides the exact right cooling you need. At night, you're not bothered by the light from the screen thanks to the night mode. The Whisper Flex Smart White works corded with a docking station. Want to use the fan cordlessly? That's easy with the Duux Battery Pack (not included).
This fan is clearly presented by the manufacturer as a design luxury product. When you unpack the box, everything is nicely packed in numbered bags, and with a QR code to a clear installation video you can put it together yourself. Once done it will look beautiful. But does it also work so beautifully?
First of all, he is quiet. Very quiet. In the first 6 to 8 positions of the 26 that are on it, the sound of the fan is barely audible from a few meters away. And that is in a quiet room. The 26 positions are also nice, so you can find exactly your preference.
If you have the battery version, you can take it with you wherever you go. For example, you can put it next to your desk, or take it with you to the bedroom in the evening, without having to mess around with cables. It can run a little less on battery (maximum setting 18) but that's hard enough for me and no problem.
It has all the features you need. At least I'm not missing anything. It can rotate, horizontally and vertically. There is a timer, a natural wind mode, and a night mode where the display goes out faster.
But then. Operating these functions leaves a lot to be desired. For a product that calls itself smart, it's very stupid. For starters, the device does not have a physical power button. If you want to turn it off (or actually on standby) you will have to use the remote control. Small point, but a strange design choice.
If you then start using the remote control, you will notice that this has not been well thought out. You have to press a button 2 or 3 times before the fan does what you ask of it. An example. The fan is on, and you want it to spin horizontally. You press the button. The fan responds with a beep that the command has come in, and the screen on the foot turns on. But nothing else happens. Apparently the fan must first wake up with the 1st button press, because if you press a 2nd time while the screen is on, the action will be performed. At least if you're lucky. I had to press a third time several times before something happened. And every time the fan responded with a beep, so something was definitely coming in. It takes some getting used to, but convenient is different.
The funny thing is that it applies to all functions, but not to switch on. Then the fan will respond with 1 push of a button. So it seems to be a conscious design choice.
And the above problem creates more problems. If you have purchased the fan for its "smart" functions, you will be disappointed. The only thing you can do via Google Home is turn the fan on and off. And that only works half way. Turning it on works, but when turning it off it only works the 2nd time. Feels pretty stupid to have to say "hey Google, turn off the fan" twice in a row.
In addition, if you turn it off and on via Google Home, it won't remember if you had the spin function turned on. It does that if you turn the fan off and on with the remote control. When operated via Google, it always starts from a standstill.
Oh yes, then you have the mobile app. At least it responds immediately to input, but also forgets whether the spin function was on. All very logical.
These are minor points of criticism, but all added together it still gives the feeling that the user experience has been poorly thought out when operating the device. If the product didn't have a premium price it might be justifiable, but now I can't help but be critical.
Jdamsterdam
2 July 2020
Automatically translated from Dutch
8,5/10
Must-have for light sleepers
Compact
wireless
Quiet
Pricey
Quieter than my friend's snoring
Chayenne
31 May 2020
Automatically translated from Dutch
9,5/10
Perfect climate due to lots of air, little noise and Smart A
Quiet
design
Compact
Price
I first ordered the Duux Whisper and only later saw that the Whisper Flex Smart had the option to operate via App. I was under the assumption that the more expensive only battery option had as an extra option. Return and the desired fan in the house the next day. Great service!
Good, in the end very satisfied with the fan. Looks good, is very quiet and has many modes. Instead of the Duux App, I linked it to the Tuya Smart App. The reason is that the standard Duux App is no more than a remote control via smartphone. The Tuya Smart App offers more options. For example, you can set a scheduler and even switch it on or off under multiple conditions (e.g. outside temperature).
I use the fan to distribute the cold air from the air conditioning on the landing to all the bedrooms. Due to the fan, the temperature in all rooms is almost the same.
With the planner, it switches on at the same time as the air conditioning and automatically switches to a lower setting in the evening when the children are in bed. In other words, no more worries!
Compared to the Whisper, it is not infinitely adjustable. This Flex Smart has a leg of 2 parts, a short and a long one. You can use both or one of them.
The Consumentenbond has subjected the Whisper Flex to strict testing. The fan has been awarded a high score and holds the prestigious 'Best Tested' award!