Even though it’s been raining cats and dogs recently, Singapore has still been as warm and humid as ever. In fact, the Meteorological Service Singapore reports that our temperatures are rising two times as fast as the global rate, so if you’re perspiring more than usual, now you know why.
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Besides keeping yourself hydrated, there are other, more effortless ways to beat the humid and hot weather. Here are 11 high-tech inventions to keep you cool and comfortable at home:
The latest innovation by the British tech giant is a unique personal purifying fan that’s designed to project a focused stream of air to cool you down, while purifying the air around you. This compact machine can sit comfortably on your bedside table or vanity counter too! Plus, you can set a sleep timer so it can keep you cool at night, without the need for an air-conditioner. At $499.
This innovative and eco-friendly standing fan is able to oscillate both horizontally and vertically, essentially providing you with 25 per cent more coverage while circulating air smoothly and constantly at an energy-efficient 2 watts power. This means you save on energy bills too! At $268.
Unlike traditional ceiling fans, the Haiku fan features an elegant and more streamlined curvilinear design that maximizes airflow, built-in automatic LED mood lighting and 10 advanced settings such as a timer and sleep mode. From $1,500, from Big Ass Fans.
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Designed with low HDB ceilings in mind (we’re talking 2.6 metres), this ceiling-mounted fan fitted with energy-saving LED lights also saves space and can be easily controlled via remote. At $648.
You can activate this futuristic air purifier from the comfort of your couch, thanks to its voice control function. It has no less than eight levels of filtration including a four-stage HEPA filter for removing pollen and other irritants, a toxic gas filter, plus a plasma ionizer to protect against bacteria and viruses in the air. At $1,499.
This multifunctional unit works in three ways to give you cleaner, more comfortable indoor air: its True HEPA filter eliminates 99.97 per cent of airborne allergens and contaminants, helps boost and balance the humidity when air is too dry, as well as produces negative ions which has calming, stress-relieving effects. At $799.
Equipped with a highly-advanced sensor that can identify fine particles smaller than PM2.5, this air purifier detects even the tiniest drop in air quality to automatically get to work and rid your air of allergens. You can also remotely control the purifier via an app, and check the filter’s lifetime to see if it needs changing. At $899.
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Install smart blinds like this one with sheer and opaque vanes that can be conveniently operated via Alexa voice control or your mobile phone, giving you greater control over how much sunlight you allow into your home at any given time. It also helps block out UV rays from penetrating your home. Available at MC2.
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Loaded with an improved HEPA filter and new 350 degree oscillation, Dyson’s latest line of purifying fans work to project a powerful stream of clean, purified air around your entire room, while a brand new LCD display shows you air quality information in real time. At $899.
This five-tick air conditioner is engineered with energy-saving tech like Econavi to save you money, while a pair of new Aerowings delivers cool air gently and uniformly around the room. Plus, it’s made with nanoe technology to purify the air as well! From $2,499.
If you prefer using an air-conditioner, check out this recently-launched unit from the Japanese brand that claims to be Singapore’s first five-tick low Global Warming Potential Inverter Multi-Split air conditioner. This means it’s one of the most energy efficient units in the market, which is great for both the planet and your wallet. Plus, it’s equipped with a self-cleaning function that reduces mold growth that can cause respiratory problems.
In addition to having five ticks for maximum energy efficiency, this smart unit can also be paired with Daikin’s D’SmartHome app so you can operate and schedule all your air conditioners directly from your smartphone, no matter where you are.
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This post was first published on September 20, 2018, and updated on June 11, 2019.