Why You Should Consider Getting a Smart Ceiling Fan for Your Home

Did you know that the U.S. ceiling fan market is estimated to reach approximately $445 million in value by 2021?

There's a multitude of different options on the market for the smart home inclined as well. If you're already an owner of a couple of smart home devices, then adding a smart fan to your home's climate control mechanisms is the way to go. 

And if you're hearing about smart fans for the very first time, then no worries. We've got you covered. 

Keep on reading for our full breakdown on what a smart ceiling fan can add to your home, what benefits it can provide, as well as installation types. 

The Smart Ceiling Fan: A Breakdown

Before we head straight into the benefits and features that smart ceiling boasts of having, let's actually tackle what a smart ceiling fan is first.

In the simplest of terms, you can think of a regular ceiling fan that actually knows when to start or stop with minimal (or no) intervention from your side. 

Furthermore, they're a bit similar to smart thermostats. A smart ceiling fan can be controlled via remote. You can also preprogram your fan to switch on or off according to a specific schedule or room temperature. 

You can also get a smart ceiling fan that can be linked to your smart thermostat if you'd rather have a cohesive home climate control system.

Common Features

When you take a look at a basic smart ceiling fan, you'll get an appliance that connects to your WiFi internet. It can either come with a remote or you can use a phone app that provides you with a full-blown interface with your fan's mechanisms. 

In addition, when it comes to the more sophisticated smart ceiling fans, you can use vocal commands via your preferred virtual assistant like Alexa, Siri, or the Google Assistant. 

However, it's critical to keep in mind that full-fledged smart ceiling fans with complete integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) will be on rather expensive with a hefty price tag.

Yet, regardless of whether you're leaning towards a converted smart ceiling fan or a high-tech smart fan, the main features will be quite similar.

After all, the main concept of the fan is unchanged. It all comes back to the mounting part and the fan's blades.

Besides, when it comes to the wireless controller that adds the 'smart' to the ceiling fan, it's usually an external device that can be installed separately by replacing your wall switch, or it needs to be installed inside the fan itself as an add-on. 

Smart Ceiling Fan Costs

The short answer is: it depends. 

If you're more comfortable with a basic smart ceiling fan, then you can get yourself a smart switch starting from $100 to $200.

However, if you're aiming for a more sophisticated machine that's truly 'smart' in nature, then you're looking at a range of $300 to $1,000 or so.

The Benefits of Smart Home Ceiling Fans

We know that it might seem like getting a smart ceiling fan is a superfluous purchase at first glance. However, this couldn't be farther from the truth. 

By just getting your hands on a smart ceiling fan, you're actively helping with keeping your indoor climate control steady and cutting down on your electricity bill. 

A smart ceiling fan has the perk of running on cue. This cue can be set to help circulate cool air in a room. The fan automatically turns on or off, as well as change its speed and direction according to the room temperature detected by the A/C or thermostat. 

Therefore, during the summertime, you can turn on your A/C to higher degrees and also save on the 'on' cycles of your A/C compressor by up to 10%.

This can add up pretty quickly, which will give you a significant reduction in your total energy consumption. 

Other Great Perks

In addition, a smart fan grants you the ability to create schedules. This allows you to set your home with the perfect temperature if you're on your way home from work. 

Your smart fan can also have sensors that can detect the amount of light in the room, which helps it determine whether it's night or day. Then, it'll dim the light accordingly. 

Moreover, a smart ceiling fan provides you with all the perks that a traditional fan can offer, like speed control, lights, as well as winter/summer modes.

The Types of Smart Home Ceiling Fan Installations

We've previously mentioned that there are some differences between basic smart ceiling fans and high-tech ones.

Once you add that concept to the condition on your smart fan, it creates two main installation 'types' to keep in mind. There's installing a new product, and there's installing a retrofit device. 

New Smart Ceiling Fans

If you've decided to grab a shiny new smart fan that's high-tech to replace an old fan, or even as a new fan for your home in general, then installation will be a streamlined process for you.

Since these smart fans are WiFi or Bluetooth-based, then all you'll have to do is follow the installation instructions, and sync the fan to its compatible devices. 

Retrofit Smart Ceiling Fans

On the other hand, you have the option of turning your old fan into something a bit more 'smart' in nature. 

You can retrofit your current fan with a specialized device that can turn it 'smart by giving it connective abilities. For instance, you can use a wireless transmitter for some fans by placing them in the motor. 

In addition, you can simply buy a wireless switch and install it at your wall switch. However, you'll have to keep in mind that this might need a bit of advanced programming and even a bagful of accessories. 

Ready to Get Your Ceiling Fan?

It's truly a whole new world out there when it comes to smart fans and ceiling fans in general. We know that it can be quite overwhelming if that's your first foray into ceiling fans for the home. 

However, now that you've learned what a smart ceiling fan is all about, you're in a great place to start researching in earnest. 

Yet, the learning never stops. There is still a lot out there when it comes to ceiling fans for the modern home. Therefore, make sure to check out our blog for all the information that you need. 

Also, you can take a look at the different fan styles as well as the smart ceiling fans we have on offer.