![]() Vocolinc Mistflow Smart Humidifier Review on a table (Image credit: Christopher Close / iMore) You should buy this if. ![]() VOCOlinc MistFlow Smart Humidifier: Should you buy Speaking of cool mist, our top pick for the best cool mist humidifiers is the Boneco Air-O-Swiss Ultrasonic Humidifier 7147, which has a massive three-gallon tank making it suitable for larger areas than the MistFlow, covering rooms up to 600 square feet. Some of our current faves include the TaoTronics Top-Fill Hybrid Ultrasonic Humidifier and the Elechomes Warm & Cool Mist Humidifier, both of which have a handy on-device display, physical remotes, and support both warm and cool mist functionality. Of course, there are plenty of "dumb" humidifier options also available. Without HomeKit support, you cannot control these humidifiers with Siri through your phone or HomePod, and they will not be available for automation with other accessories or with scenes. These humidifiers have similar size tanks as the MistFlow but have drastically different designs, and they only work with Alexa and the Google Assistant for voice control. Outside of the HomeKit world, popular smart options include the TaoTronics TT-AH019 and the Sierra Modern Home Smart WiFi Diffuser. Vocolinc Mistflow Smart Humidifier Review Back (Image credit: Christopher Close / iMore) However, as you might expect, the smaller tank means more refills, and it doesn't come anywhere close to putting out the amount of mist that the larger option is capable of. The tiny tank allows the Aroma Diffuser to have a sleeker design that fits in better around the home and makes it one of the best travel HomeKit accessories that you can buy today. Still, the Aroma Diffuser includes the same mood lighting and five adjustable mist levels. There is one option - the FlowerBud Aroma Diffuser, which is also from VOCOlinc that is fairly close, but it is tailored to aromatherapy and not humidification.Ĭompared to the MistFlow Humidifier, the VOCOlinc Aroma Diffuser has a smaller 300 mL water tank, and it retails for around $20 less. In fact, VOCOlinc's humidifier is the only game in town for Apple's smart home ecosystem in North America as of now. When it comes to smart competition, the VOCOlinc MistFlow doesn't have much currently - especially for HomeKit-enabled options. Vocolinc Flowerbud Diffuser next to a plant (Image credit: Amazon) This isn't really a safety issue as the unit still automatically shuts off when empty, but it would be nice to have this feature working as it would be quite convenient for keeping up on its status. During testing, I ran the humidifier until it ran out of water several times, and on each occasion, the app failed to deliver a notification. Rounding out my list of complaints with smart functionality is that the "Empty Alert" option in the VOCOlinc app doesn't appear to be working at this time. Now, you can make output settings and color scenes available through HomeKit using a third-party app, but again, I prefer just using one app and keeping things as simple as possible. If it were in the lowest setting previously, it would stay that way. For instance, you would think that setting the humidifier to 100% in the Home app would ramp up the device to its highest output automatically, but it doesn't. Setting mist output can also be confusing as the Home app only supplies controls for desired humidity and not actual mist levels. ![]() Vocolinc Mistflow Smart Humidifier Review Vocolinc App (Image credit: iMore) I love the "Flow" mood lighting effect, as it offers a gentle transition between a series of colors, and I really like how you can adjust the speed of intervals. Since I prefer to have the MistFlow set to the highest mist volume, I spend most of my time in the lighting area, where the mood lighting effects are found. As the MistFlow combines lighting with humidification, I like how the app separates controls into two specific sections keeping everything clean and easy to manage. Once in the app, VOCOlinc accessories are displayed front and center, each with quick power controls that require just a tap to toggle. For HomeKit users, the VOCOlinc app offers a HomeKit-only mode that provides these advanced features without an account, which I really appreciate. Through the VOCOlinc app, you can access controls for all five mist settings, scheduling, color adjustments, and colorful scenes, complete with customization options. To get the most out of the MistFlow, you will need to download the VOCOlinc app, available on iOS and Android. Vocolinc Mistflow Smart Humidifier Review Vocolinc App Mood Lighting (Image credit: iMore)
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