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
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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