Philips 3000 series, which has the model number AC3256, is a much more expensive version that shows the PM2.5 levels Delhi might have clear blue skies these days, but we all know come winter the smog will roll in and the sky will turn ugly grey. That’s when the PM2.5 particles hit an all-time high. Delhi’s air pollution has consequences for everyone, and while concrete policies to tackle this might be missing, the air purifier business is booming. Philips has launched quite a few models in India, and the latest one is the 3000 series Air cleaner. I’ve been using a Philips Air Purifier AC4025 model in my home for the last one year, which is not as fancy as the one I got for review. It doesn’t tell the PM2.5 filtered, although you can see how dirty the air we are breathing is when we do the bi-weekly cleaning of the front filter. The Philips 3000 series, which has the model number AC3256, is a much more expensive version that shows the PM2.5 levels and costs Rs 32,995.

Amazon appears to have some discounts though, and you can get it for Rs 26,000. whole house portable air purifierBut is this price tag worth it? austin allergy air purifierHere’s what I thought.air purifier instructions Specifications: Dimensions: 47.4 x 34 x 79.8 cm ; PM2.5 particle sensor | Fan speed indicators | Child lock mode | Cord length: 2 m | Effective area: 333-818 sq.ft | Frequency: 50/60 Hz | Sound level: 32.5~63.8 dB(A) | Philips 3000 series purifier is a pretty big unit as I found out when it was delivered to my office. Lugging it from my office’s driveway on to the main road where my car was parked was quite a task. So moving this even within the house can be a pain. Philips 3000 series Air purifier needs space and is quite tall.

The Air Purifier is nearly 2 feet in height (Source: Philips) The Air purifier needs space and is quite tall. It’s fine for a house like mine with bare minimum furniture and lots of empty space. Homes with lots of furniture might have a hard time finding enough space for this product, which is nearly 2 feet in height. It has a touch UI based panel on top where you can apply various modes from A which is for allergy special, to the fan speeds (1-5), the PM2.5 level indicator, timer and the child lock mode. The Air purifier has an interesting design, with round light sensor for air quality placed below the panel. This changes colour according to air quality, though for some reason it stayed mostly blue in our house. Most people buy Air Purifiers to know, or at least get this feeling, that at some point during the day they are breathing a bit of clean air. With the A3000 series, you get to know the exact PM2.5 levels and also how soon the filter is reducing them. During the review period we used this is in our bedroom, and TV/living room, with levels of PM2.5 being mostly between 100-150, if I go with the maximum range.

This is definitely a powerful filter as it would bring the range down quickly, often in less than half hour to under 30, which is closer to acceptable range. With the A3000 series, you get to know the exact PM2.5 levels and also how soon the filter is reducing them (Source: Philips) The Air purifier is not as noisy as I thought it would be. The fan levels are quite low and neither my husband or I found ourselves getting up to reduce the fan levels. The low fan noise in helps because you can keep this on all night without getting disturbed. Do note we had this placed further away from our bed, which was another advantage in this case. I’d say less noise gives this one an edge over the lower models as well. We could also turn off the ambient blue light at night so that was another plus point. The size of the Air Purifier means you will need ample space for this. In my bedroom the only big piece of furniture is a bed, so yes we didn’t have any trouble keeping this one towards the foot of our bed.

But keep the size in mind when considering this. Also the light sensor is distracting, even when we used the air purifier during the day, and we preferred to switch it off. With all air purifiers you need to make sure the company is supplying replacement filters, because the normal filter life is around 4-6 months. For example, on our Philips AC4025 purifier we replaced the filter within six months. In case of the new Philips A3000 series, the replacement filters are not yet available on the Philips India website, which will be an issue later on. If you’re okay with a big air purifier in your house, that also monitors the PM2.5 levels, the A3000 is a good option. Remember though it costs Rs 32,995, which is a high price to pay for an Air purifier.9 Best Car Air Purifiers | We spent 35 hours on research, videography, and editing, to review the top options for this wiki. Has that fast food or your kids' smelly sports socks left a nasty odor in your car? Or maybe you just have allergies and want to avoid pollen on your daily commute.

One of these portable car air purifiers will have you breathing easy in no time. They are designed to eliminate gases, smoke, bacteria, and strong odors, to leave you with healthy air in the cabin of your vehicle. sleek and unobtrusive design accepts dried flowers for air freshening warranty is only for 45 days 3 levels of filtration purifier is pretty expensive 0.25 micron hepa air filter offers 6-8 hours of sustained use the heat setting isn't very useful compact design takes up very little room automatic fan speed adjustments built-in air quality indicator light Peak Plus Best Car 4.8 million negative oxygen ions per cm³ also works in rooms up to 150 square ft. helps to relieve car sickness modern looking and powerful filters last 8-12 months purifier is easy to installIf you've been waiting to dip your toe into the smart home waters, now — at this very moment — may be the best time to get started.

SEE ALSO: The best deals from Amazon Prime Day Amazon has packed its second annual Prime Day with special, one-day deals you can only get if you are an Amazon Prime member. Among them are deals on a host of Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets, many of which work with its digital assistant Alexa and smart home hub Echo. Amazon EchoImage: mashableIf you're game, you'll need to start with at least one Echo device. The Echo is on sale right now at a steep Prime Day discount. Normally $179, Amazon's Echo Prime Day deal lops off $50 to bring it down to $129. Thanks to Alexa, the Amazon Echo is always listening, ready for you to call her name and ask a question. However, with Alexa's ever-growing list of smart home device connections, she can control virtual every part of your home. Philips Hue Starter KitImage: PhilipsBringing lights into your smart home fold is an obvious post-Echo step, but you have to choose a kit that will work with your existing setup. Fortunately, Prime Day includes a deal for Philips Hue Starter Kit deal that knocks 25% off (at checkout), bringing the total price to $125.

Inside, you'll find three Hue bulbs and a Wink-compatible hub. If you already have an Echo, you can actually order through it to get this lighting kit for 37% off. There still isn't a smart option for every home gadget, but, since most are powered by electricity, it's actually pretty easy to add a little intelligence with a smart plug. TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plug w/ Energy MonitoringImage: TP LinkTP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plug w/ Energy Monitoring lets you plug in any electrical device and add energy usage monitoring and the ability to turn off or set usage schedules, all from an app and, if you want, your new Amazon Echo and the Alex voice assistant. The Prime Day deal lops $10 off the price, bringing it to $29.99 per plug. Echo owners can use Alexa to buy the TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plug (no energy monitoring) for $15 a piece. Yale Real Living Keyless Touchscreen DeadboltImage: YaleSmart home intelligence can extend outside the home — at least to the front door — and is especially welcome when you can't find your key.

There are now a host of new smart locks that let you stop worrying and keep your keys in your pocket. Yale's Real Living Keyless Touchscreen Deadbolt integrates with a Z-wave Hub (Z-wave does work with Amazon Alexa) and lets you use PIN codes to enter your home and will integrate with existing home automation system so you can lock and unlock the door via an app. It's $204.21, but Prime Day lops another 20% off at checkout. Holmes Smart Wifi-Enabled WeMo True-HEPA Premium Air PurifierImage:  HolmesBack inside the house, the air is a little... well, shall we say, stale.  Holmes Smart Wifi-Enabled WeMo True-HEPA Premium Air Purifier does the air-freshening job of a regular air purifier, but with a little more intelligence. it connects to your Wi-Fi network and lets you control and monitor air quality via your smartphone. The Prime Day deal price of just $97.49 (50% off) is like a breath of fresh air. Arlo Smart Home Security Camera SystemImage: arloNow that you're giving your home a partial brain transplant (there are a lot of amazing smart home gadgets, like the Nest Learning Thermostat, that are not on sale), it might be a good idea to protect it.

Smart home security cameras are the next big thing. Prime Day has a rocking deal for the Arlo Smart Home Security Camera System, which actually includes five cameras and a base station. The whole set-up is wireless, weatherproof (not counting the base station) and can see in the dark. The cameras also have motion sensitivity so they can alert you via the dedicated app or an email when something has passed in front of one of the cameras. The Prime Day bundle deal is $499 for the whole system. If you're not ready for the full home conversion, perhaps you and to want to upgrade your consumable buying habits. Amazon's Dash buttons — the ones you hit to reorder through Amazon necessities like toilet paper — are being offered for just 99 cents up front (instead of $4.99). What's more, Amazon gives you back $4.99 when you make your first order through one of the buttons. Yup, you make money on the deal. Many of these deals are in limited quantity, so if you plan on upgrading your home intelligence, you might want to make the smart move and act fast.