Dyson quietly dropped a new smart fan that ‘follows’ you around the room – it’ll keep you consistently cool and comfortable during the heatwave
Dyson has solved the biggest problem I have with fans
Let’s be honest: Dyson is kind of a big deal. This appliance brand has created products to tackle everything from our dirty floors to our wet, unstyled hair, but it’s also known for its impressive, high-quality fans and air purifiers. And the Dyson Find+Follow Purifier Cool (£549.99 at Dyson) is the latest model to be added to that lineup.
Merging one of the best air purifiers with the best fans, Dyson quietly dropped the Dyson Find+Follow last month. But with minimal marketing and the excitement of the handheld Dyson Hushjet Mini Cool Fan launch overshadowing it, it seems as though the Find+Follow hasn’t been given the attention it deserves. So, allow me to explain - especially as fans are in short supply right now.
On the surface, this air-purifying fan looks very similar to other Dyson models. But this new release is smarter than ever, and solves the biggest problem I have with fans. Namely, the fact that fans don’t account for the ‘pockets’ of hot air you have to deal with when you move around your house.
Controlled via an app, Dyson's new smart air purifying fan comes in a classic white and gold colourway and the brand's iconic bladeless loop design.
Dyson has designed this new purifying fan to automatically track your movements in a room, so it can ‘follow’ you and ensure the cooling, purified air is always pointing towards you.
And if you share your space with others, the air projection system will detect this and automatically adjust the oscillation up to 350° so that the same purified air is shared between you, as long as you’re not in a space larger than 27m².
When it notices that you’ve left the room, it will stop moving and wait for you to return. And if you don’t return within the hour, it’ll switch to Auto mode to maintain the room’s comfort and air quality. Of course, throughout it all, you also get the benefits of using an air purifier during a heatwave, which is a little-known hack to cope with rising temperatures.
And as someone who tests air purifying fans and believes they are wholeheartedly worth it, I’m lucky to have a few in my house right now - especially with temperatures soaring and my husband’s hay fever wreaking havoc on his entire being.
However, one problem I’ve always had with fans is that they’re quite restrictive to where you’re sitting or standing in that moment, considering they don’t actually cool a room in the same way portable air conditioners do. And while an oscillating fan is always better than a static fan, oscillation isn’t exactly accurate.
Instead, you just have to hope that the oscillating breeze catches you exactly where you are at the time, distributing the ‘wind chill’ they produce in a way that makes you feel cooler. If it doesn’t, you’re thrust back into a pocket of hot air that UK homes are known for during the hotter months. But that’s where the Find+Follow can help.
Naturally, you may have concerns associated with smart AI technology that uses a camera and 17-point user detection to ‘track’ you around your own house. But to quell one of the biggest concerns I had when I heard about this new appliance, Dyson has confirmed that it is cyber-safe.
The brand explains, ‘Dyson’s Find+Follow AI vision system never identifies anyone and only detects presence. Images are processed instantly within the machine, deleted and never leave the device.’ So, you don’t have to worry about any images or personal data being shared elsewhere.
Despite all of the perks and tech features, though, it’s hard to ignore that an appliance like this comes in at a premium price. At £549.99, it’s not cheap, and it is definitely possible to find an air purifying fan for a lot less.
But if you already think Dyson fans are worth it, and you love new technology, unlike anything you’ve ever seen, it could be an investment worth making. If not, here are some other air purifying fans I’d recommend.
I tested this air purifying fan last year, and I raved about it so much that I inspired my mum to buy one too! It has an oscillation feature and integrated filtration to help you breathe easier, too.
If you don't like the Find+Follow feature, the Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 is a great alternative. It offers very similar air-purifying properties but doesn't include the AI technology. Our Senior Digital Editor, Jenny, loved it during testing.
If space is limited, this air purifying fan offers a more compact design. It will also serve as a heater in the winter, but just be warned that it is an air purifier first and foremost. Our tester loved it and gave it a 4.5-star review.
What do you think of Dyson's new air purifying fan? Could it be your new heatwave hero?
