Smart fans are part of a smart home appliance that allows you to adjust to the room temperature, and to remote settings by connecting to a smartphone application.
Equipped with many features and advantages, of course, smart fans are an option worth considering to move from conventional fans.
Are you familiar with the features and benefits of the device? This article will discuss the definition, features, benefits, and regulations of smart fans in Indonesia.
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What is a Smart Fan?
Like other smart home appliances, smart fans are equipped with smart features, such as automatic control, speed settings that are adjusted to the room temperature, to remote settings by connecting to a smartphone application. With this device, your comfort and efficiency can increase compared to using a conventional fan.
The Features of Smart Fan
In general, a smart fan is just like a regular fan, but with added digital connectivity features. Here are the features you can enjoy:
- App Control: The device can be controlled using an app on a smartphone, allowing users to adjust the speed, select modes (such as normal, natural, or sleep mode), and schedule run times.
- Voice Control: The device also supports control via voice commands using virtual assistants such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
- Auto Adjustment: Some models are equipped with intelligent features that can automatically adjust the fan mode and speed based on room temperature conditions or user presence.
- Speed Options: The device generally provide various speed levels, allowing users to customize the airflow according to their preferences.
- Environmental Sensors: Some types come with temperature and humidity sensors that detect ambient conditions, helping to automatically adjust fan settings or inform the user.
- Other Features: In addition to the main features, some models also include extras such as timers, blowing direction control, and automatic cleaning features.
The Advantages of Smart Fan
Using a smart fan provides quite a lot of advantages such as convenience, control, to efficiency that you enjoy, here are some of the advantages:
1. Greater comfort
With smart fans, you can further increase the comfort of your room as you can adjust the fan speed, turn on/off the fan, and customize the fan and light settings according to your needs and preferences.
2. Easier and flexible control
Smart fans provide flexibility and ease of control, you can remotely control the fan via smartphone, app, or voice command, without the need to press a button on the wall.
3. Integration with smart home
Just like any other smart home appliance, smart fans can be integrated with smart home systems, allowing you to control the fan along with other devices in your home, and even activate the fan automatically based on sensors or location.
4. Energy saving
Smart fans have automatic on and off control according to what you have customized in the settings. It also has variable speed settings, which allow users to customize the fan speed to their cooling needs, thus saving energy usage and electricity costs.
Smart Fan Regulations in Indonesia
The smart fan uses communication technologies such as Bluetooth or WiFi that operate within a specific frequency spectrum. In Indonesia, any Bluetooth or WiFi-based wireless device is required to have DJID (Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure) under the Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI).
Smart fan regulations are based on KEPMEN No. 260 Tahun 2024 and No. 12 Tahun 2025, which require all Bluetooth or WiFi-based devices to meet specific technical standards before being sold in the country.
The DJID certification ensures that the product meets government safety and quality regulations and does not interfere with other communication devices. The certification process involves technical testing, such as frequency adjustments, safety checks, and compatibility with the surrounding environment.
Once the tests are completed, products that pass are listed in a Test Result Report, which confirms that the product is safe and ready for sale in Indonesia. This report reassures customers that the product meets technical standards and is secure.
For companies wanting to sell smart fans in Indonesia, Type Approval Certification Services for ICT Products are available to assist with this process. This service includes preparing technical and legal documents, conducting required testing, ensuring compliance with regulations, helping companies streamline the certification process, and giving consumers confidence in certified products.
