Air Purifier? - There's An App For That

Now that spring is in full swing, tree pollens are predominating in the New York area. Although we can't do too much to avoid pollen outdoors, I tell my patients we have more control over our environment outdoors.Air purifiers are a way to eliminate many indoor allergens such as pollens, dust and mold, that get trapped in our home. Although there are many different types that target on a variety of allergens as well as unwanted odors, I recently came across an interesting article about a high-tech air purifier.I read recently, in the Wall Street Journal that the Honeywell Company has introduced the first Bluetooth-enabled air purifier, one that's controlled by a smartphone app.While quite pricey--at $250.00--it does what other air purifiers do--filters dust, mold and other allergens. But the difference is that a smartphone app is the remote control that makes it work (with a 30-foot range) and can schedule on and off times.What's more interesting is a feature offered by the smartphone--an allergy tracker. The Journal reports "that it takes advantage of the phone's internet connection to gather pollen counts and other allergen information by zip code. Armed with this knowledge, the app can tell the purifier to dial up the power or to lie low." a potential savings on electric bills.The article continues and states "the purifier has a proximity sensor that works in conjunction with the app to turn off the device when you are not around. Also, there is an indicator to show how dirty your filters are getting, filter-change alerts and of course, direct links to purchase replacement filters."The Honeywell air purifier covers rooms up to 310 square and can be purchased at Best Buy. Its app is compatible with iOS and Android devices.To learn more, visit http://www.nycallergydoctor.com/allergy