LAS VEGAS — Here's a scary thought: The air we breathe indoors can be
five times as polluted as outside air, according to the Environmental
Protection Agency. Since most of us spend a considerable time indoors,
we're inhaling a lot of what we shouldn't be.
Smart air purifiers, like those from Honeywell and Mi Air, sync up
with apps. But a new air purifier called the Airmega, from Korean
company, is taking air tracking a step further with built-in sensors
that optimize the filtration process, based on what's happening to the
air in your home.
The Airmega logs
the pollution level of your home and pits it against historical data
(i.e. you can see how the air quality has changed over time, and in many
cases, the process is quick). It also tells you when it needs to be
cleaned via a notification sent directly to your phone.
Image: Mashable. Jhila Farzaneh
In a short demo shown to Mashable
at CES, a glowing yellow-green light appeared on the exterior of the
unit to show the low-to-average air quality of the small room we were
in. Within a few minutes, the light switched to blue, indicating the air
reached its cleanest level. The fans were quiet and barely recognizable
during the quick test.
Image: Airmega
Just
like how you may monitor a fuel gauge on a car dashboard, the purifier
aims to give consumers more control over air quality. While devices like
this are popular in large metropolitan cities battling intense air
pollution, like Seoul, homes with young children prone to allergies
could certainly benefit from such a product, too.
The Airmega, which doesn't yet have a set price, officially launches in February. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
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