ICONSmart Extractor fan

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For a smart bathroom exhaust fan setup integrated with Home Assistant:

  1. Fan Recommendation:
  • Use a dumb multi-speed fan like the Panasonic WhisperGreen Select or Delta BreezSignature. These fans are quiet, efficient, and compatible with external controls.
  1. Smart Wall Switch:
  • Use Girier Zigbee 3-Speed Fan Switch Module or Leviton Decora Smart Fan Controller (Z-Wave or Wi-Fi) for fan speed control. Both integrate well with Home Assistant via Zigbee or Z-Wave.
  1. Sensors:
  • Pair with Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor or Sonoff SNZB-02 for humidity-based automation. Add a Philips Hue Motion Sensor for occupancy-based triggers.
  1. Home Assistant Configuration:
  • Use Zigbee or Z-Wave hubs (e.g., Conbee II, Aeotec Z-Stick) to connect devices.
  • Create automations to adjust fan speed based on humidity and turn the fan on/off based on conditions:
  1. AirFlow iCONSmart:
  • Limited integration options. It lacks native Home Assistant support. A smart switch and sensor setup provides more flexibility and reliability.
  1. Alternative Smart Fans
    Claims to work with googlehome and alexa built in

(no guarantee that it will integrate into home assistant perfectly)

Recommendation: Avoid limiting choices to Bluetooth-only fans like iCONSmart. Opt for a flexible, modular system with a smart switch and sensors for better integration and cost-efficiency.

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