The Best Matter-Compatible Smart Fans

With their ability to circulate the air and provide comfort on-demand, fans are an excellent way to beat the heat without firing up the AC. However, fans are only effective if you actually remember to turn them on, so why not let Matter take care of it for you? 

In this guide, we'll take a look at all that Matter-compatible smart fans have to offer and provide you with a few of our top recommendations so you can keep your cool with just a tap, shout, or simple automation.

What are Matter-Compatible Smart Fans?

As you might have guessed, smart fans are just like traditional fans—only smarter. Smart fans are available in a wide variety of configurations and designs, from rounded table and tall tower fans to modern ceiling and tiny portable fans.

Despite having the word smart in their name, connected fans do not require any special wiring or complicated setup process. Smart tower and table fans only require access to an available power outlet, and smart ceiling fans are still just as DIY-friendly as their "dumb" counterparts with simple, easy-to-understand steps.

A smart fan connected to Matter unlocks a suite of convenient benefits. For instance, Matter streamlines the smart home pairing experience with its QR code-based system that doesn't require entering Wi-Fi credentials. Matter also unifies all your smart home devices under one roof regardless of whether you use Alexa, Google, or Apple Home, so you can create scenes and automation without having to worry about being locked into one platform.

While it is dependent on the vendor and the fan hardware, available Matter controls for smart fans include power toggles, fan speed settings, and oscillation. Matter can also expose other smart capabilities within a fan to your preferred platform like climate and motion sensors, opening the door to even more automation possibilities.

What to Look For in Matter-Compatible Smart Fans

Before starting your smart fan search, you can save valuable time by first determining your priorities. Focusing on the areas following will help weed out a lot of the available options:

• Budget: Smart fans—especially ceiling fans—are expensive with prices ranging from $100-$3000. If you just want the basics, stick to a cheaper option.
• Type: Tower and table fans are great for smaller areas but can be noisy. Ceiling fans provide better air circulation but they are limited to a single room.
• Connectivity: Matter-over-Wi-Fi fans offer a frustration-free setup experience while fans that require hubs can prevent your network from becoming overcrowded.

The Best Matter-Compatible Smart Fans

Once you have your ideal budget, type, and connectivity method determined, you can now focus your attention on choosing the right smart fan for your home. The following are our picks for the best Matter-compatible smart fans on the market today.

GoveeLife 42" Smart Tower Fan 2 Max

As its name suggests, the GoveeLife 42" Smart Tower Fan 2 Max offers power and convenience making it perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and more. This slim tower fan features a brushless 1,460 RPM high-torque DC motor, capable of delivering a cooling breeze up to a whopping 40 feet away on the highest of 12 available speed settings.

Other Highlights include a built-in thermostat, 5 preset modes, 150-degree oscillation, integrated RGB lighting, quiet operation, and a slick on-device display. And, since it connects to your smart home—and Matter—via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, it doesn't require any additional hardware or hubs to get it up and running.

SwitchBot Smart Circulator Fan (Requires SwitchBot Hub)

The versatile 15" SwitchBot Smart Circulator Fan allows you to keep your cool at home and on the go thanks to dual power options. That's because in addition to your standard power plug, SwitchBot's fan sports an integrated 3,600mAh rechargeable battery that keeps it running completely wire-free for up to 12 hours.

That's not all though, as this fan features 90-degree oscillation and step-less speed regulation that allows for 100 adjustable speed settings. The only downside is that this fan utilizes Bluetooth for smart home connectivity, so you'll need to pick up a SwitchBot Hub 2 to get it connected to Matter.

Big Ass Fans Haiku L Smart Indoor Ceiling Fan

While pricey, the Haiku L Smart Indoor Ceiling Fan from Big Ass Fans is a stylish all-in-one solution that provides cooling, lighting, and remote controls. This 52" ceiling fan keeps the air moving in spaces up to 15x15 feet through 7-speed settings, while its onboard 1,280-lumen dimmable LED lighting system can brighten up the darkest of areas.

The Haiku L Smart Indoor Ceiling fan seamlessly integrates with Amazon's Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home via hub-free Matter-over-Wi-Fi connectivity. And, for those times when you just want to make a quick adjustment, it even comes with a handy IR remote in the box.

Big Ass Fans es6 Smart Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Also from Big Ass Fans, the es6 Smart Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan brings smart home convenience to the great outdoors. Available in two finishes—black or white—and in sizes up to 84", this fan is built to withstand nature's elements in covered spaces with corrosion-resistant materials like aircraft-grade aluminum and advanced safety features.

The es6 is also incredibly smart with built-in temperature, humidity, and motion sensors, as well as dimmable lighting with optional uplight or downlight kits. In conjunction with Matter-over-Wi-Fi connectivity, these sensors enable some truly awesome automation possibilities without needing to invest in a dedicated piece of hardware or hub.

Keep Your Cool With The Best Matter-Compatible Smart Fans

Whether indoor, outdoor, portable, or stationary, there is a Matter-compatible smart fan available to help you stay comfortable all year long. With Matter, you'll not only get that satisfying air circulation when needed, but you'll also gain access to speed and oscillation controls that you can summon at any time with just your voice or a tap.

To take your new smart fan to the next level, we suggest pairing it with a Matter-compatible temperature and humidity sensor. Through Matter scenes and automation, these sensors can be set to automatically turn on your fan when the temperature rises above your desired comfort level, or off when it gets too chilly.