We’ve been testing the Lumeo Smart Fan in a heatwave and every day we love it a little more.
Sometimes the universe aligns to create magic. Receiving a fan to test at the same time as a heatwave is one of them – well if it works.
If you live in Joburg, you no doubt have been complaining about the unbearable heat over the last few weeks. If you don’t, you’ve most likely heard Joburgers complaining about it. I’ll spare you the dramatic whining, it’s been hot. And bless our well built homes. Sure you can’t knock a hole in the walls by punching them, but they will keep you hotter than the sun in summer, and colder than the arctic in winter.
I’ve never been a fan person, but every summer as I sit in my office overheating, I consider buying one but never know what to choose (out of the options that aren’t a Dyson at +12k). When we were given a hand me down for the office last year, it largely went unused because it’s heavy, clunky, got in the way of everything and was so noisy that it gave Zissy’s meeting voice a run for its money. Enter the Lumeo Smart Fan…
Lumeo Smart Fan First impressions
The Lumeo Smart Fan comes packed in a sleek compact box. Inside you’ll find the fan folded up (measuring 196x196x90mm), a remote control, a USB-C charging cable, and an instruction manual.
When I took the fan out the box and unfolded it, I was immediately floored. The design is genius. It looks good, it has a weight to it that makes it feel like it’s not a toy, but it is light and compact enough to move around easily.
Our Experience using the Lumeo Smart Fan
Using it is easy and intuitive. Charging was quick and efficient, operating it is easy and the remote control is a really nice touch. Best of all it works amazingly, discreetly fits in whatever space you have available and is phenomenally quiet doing it.
After one week of use, I am addicted to using it and can’t stop raving about it to anyone who will listen.
Compact & Lightweight
The folding of the fan is a really smart design. The fan is connected to the pole. The pole is extendable and collapses into itself, folding perfectly into the base. It’s so easy to store and carry around. It weighs around 1kg, which makes it lightweight enough, but weighty enough to feel sturdy.
Height Adjustable
The fan extends to 1m in height but the extendable pole stops at 7 different positions making it very flexible. I have mostly enjoyed using it on my desktop and bedside table in the fully collapsed position.
4 Speed Settings & 90 degree swing
The Lumeo Smart fan has 4 settings, it does get louder as you increase the speed but even at the highest speed, the sound isn’t obnoxious. It also oscillates 90 degrees which helps you to share the cool breeze with a friend.
Charging System
I love that it doesn’t need to be plugged in but if you’re using it often you need to be on top of the charging. The battery lasts for up to 16 hours. I haven’t tested full run time, but it has lasted me a full night’s sleep and with a quick recharge between wakeup and when I start my workday, a full day of work.
So, is the Lumeo Smart Fan a worthwhile purchase?
100% yes. This is another great product from Lumeo. If you don’t already have a fan and are in a hot environment, it is a great option. It has made a huge difference to my productivity during hot days and has increased the quality of my sleep during hot nights. Being portable makes it easy to carry around your home and workplace and if you’re outdoorsy an excellent camping option.
Get it here, currently R999
