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TaoTronics Cool Mist Humidifier 4L Ultrasonic Humidifiers for Large Bedroom Home Baby Quiet Operation LED Display with Humidistat Waterless Auto Shut off 1 06 Gallon US 110V
Last Updated: January 16, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
153easy, easy to clean, easy to fill, quiet, refill
+99%
" ... Its output is consistent and the controls simple. ... "
" ... Easy to adjust humidity levels. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and refill with carrying handles on the top and bottom of the tank. ... "
" ... It has two handles on both the top and bottom of the tank which along with the tanking being square makes it very easy to fill. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and refill. ... "
" ... Easy to program. ... "
" ... Easy to fill up and Clean ... "
Capacity
152room, humidifier, humidity, living room, small
+93%
-7%
" ... It's just the right size to sit on a table near the bed or on the floor anywhere in the room. ... "
" ... Covers the whole room ... "
" ... Not intended as a multi-room unit but for a single room I rate it very efficient. ... "
" ... I'm probably using this in a room at the max of its range (400+ sq feet) and think it might better serve a smaller room. ... "
" ... We've gone through several humidifiers in our family and there is no doubt that this is one of the best! ... "
" ... Keeps are large bedroom well humidified. ... "
" ... We use this product in our 12 x 15 bedroom and it does a great job. ... "
" ... With a smaller home, I centrally located it in the living room, since that is where we spend the majority of our time. ... "
Cleaning
144clean, cleaning, tank, easy to use, humidifier
+89%
-11%
" ... Cleans easily with vinegar. ... "
" ... We were looking for a large capacity and easy to use and clean humidifier and this fits the bill! ... "
" ... Easy to use and clean compared to the other humidifiers we’ve had in the past. ... "
" ... I set it at 40% and usually get 3 nights of use before I need to refill it, and it's simple and not messy to refill. ... "
" ... I typically empty the whole thing out and clean it weekly due to buildup but i'm using tap water to fill the tank so I anticipated some type of buildup. ... "
" ... It must out a lot of moisture and will just land on your floor is too close to it. ... "
" ... Works great but you have to constantly clean it. ... "
" ... Easy to fill with water and clean. ... "
Sound Quality
109noise, humidifier, silent, noise level, mist
+90%
-10%
" ... I love how this humidifier looks , it’s also very quiet . ... "
" ... Love this item, great output with little noise level. ... "
" ... First humidifier -- very good quality, produces little if any noise. ... "
" ... very quiet and High quality! ... "
" ... - Quiet, good for night time if people are sensitive to noise ... "
" ... I love the night light and it’s super quiet. ... "
" ... Very quiet and relaxing. ... "
" ... It is so quiet. ... "
Price
87quality, quality and amazing, money, value, amazing
+90%
-10%
" ... Value for money! ... "
" ... The best quality and amazing price! ... "
" ... Good value A+++++ ... "
" ... Price is very good too. ... "
" ... Good price too. ... "
" ... worth the money! ... "
" ... Great product foe the value. ... "
" ... Fantastic machine for the price. ... "
Features
79night light, humidity, auto, timer, mist
+95%
-5%
" ... The mist is very fine and it's helpful to be able to set the humidity levels so that the machine auto turns off as needed. ... "
" ... Haven't figured out how to use all of the various features, but only because I haven't needed to (e.g. ... "
" ... It is very quiet and the humidistat function is perfect for auto regulation. ... "
" ... Quiet humming with a bonus night light feature! ... "
" ... Love the timer and auto off when low. ... "
" ... Other reviewers mentioned the handle on the bottom and didn't know how much of a difference it would make but I love that feature. ... "
" ... Easy to use and looks cool with light. ... "
" ... It's sleek, quiet, and the humidistat feature is great-- just set it to 50% humidity and it goes on and off automatically. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
72clean, easy to use, quiet, use and clean, easy
+96%
-4%
" ... Easy to and easy to clean . ... "
" ... And looks great and it's easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to fill with water and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use and clean compared to the other humidifiers we’ve had in the past. ... "
" ... Easy to fill up and Clean ... "
" ... The humidifier is very quiet and very easy to clean. ... "
" ... It is also very easy to use and to clean. ... "
" ... Seems well made and easy to clean and fill, especially with a handle not only on the top of the tank, but the underside, too, so it can be held firmly while filling. ... "
Sleep Tracking
66mode, quiet, humidity, humidifier, sleeping
+94%
-6%
" ... Ugh the whole sleeping. ... "
" ... Will help them sleep at night. ... "
" ... I like the sleep mode. ... "
" ... Helps when I'm sleeping. ... "
" ... This has helped me sleep well at night specially with the dry air. ... "
" ... The humidifier is quiet (doesn't bother me at all and I'm a very, very light sleeper) and the "sleep" light mode, which turns all the lights off, is especially nice at night. ... "
" ... There may be a way to turn that down during sleep, but I haven't yet taken the time to find out. ... "
" ... This humidifier is perfect for my room, love that it has a timer and also a sleep mode, works great adding humidity to the air for those cold winter months of feeling stuffiness in my nose ... "
Product Reliability
66working, weeks, month, stopped working, humidifier
+67%
-33%
" ... Bought almost 2 months ago and haven't had any issues. ... "
" ... It’s super quiet and reliable ... "
" ... I've been using this for a few weeks and it's been doing the trick for me. ... "
" ... Have been using for three weeks and so far so good. ... "
" ... Hope it holds well after many months of continued use. ... "
" ... seems like I'm replacing 1 or 2 every year. ... "
" ... I have it from few months and it’s working great. ... "
" ... works great a few months in ... "
Cooling
63quiet, humidifier, room, cool mist humidifier, bedroom
+98%
-2%
" ... Puts out a great amount of humidity for our bedroom. ... "
" ... Looks cool in my bedroom and it seems to be working well so far. ... "
" ... The mist spout can be rotated 360 degrees. ... "
" ... It's extremely quiet, adds lots of humidity to your room or area. ... "
" ... The TaoTronics Cool Mist humidifier is an excellent product. ... "
" ... A coworker recommended this to me and I love it for my sons room when he has a cold. ... "
" ... We have gone thru several cool mist humidifiers over the past several years. ... "
" ... Helped our 3 month old with his congestion from a cold. ... "
Water Usage
56tank, refill, fill, tap, distilled
+80%
-20%
" ... I use tap water and don't have any issues with white powder as some have said. ... "
" ... I love that it has a filter and that that it continues to run for a littler after shutting off to get all the water out of the spout. ... "
" ... Very quiet, full tank of water could be used for two nights. ... "
" ... It’s nice to know the machine turns off when the water is out so you don’t need to worry. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to fill without slopping water all over the place and it works like a charm. ... "
" ... Easy to fill with water and clean. ... "
" ... I'm using unfiltered water(not distilled water) but working well. ... "
" ... I always need a fork to take it out so I can put it flat underneath the faucet to fill the water tank, so I don’t need to hold it for 30 sec. ... "
Drying
48humidifier, winter, skin, nose, air
+83%
-17%
" ... Looks great and for me, greatly reduced the dry painful eyes in the morning. ... "
" ... Let's be real here, if you feelin crusty and dry, then this machine is for you. ... "
" ... I am a diabetic with dry skin and dry eyes and this has helped me feel more comfortable. ... "
" ... This humidifier does a great job increasing the humidity in my dry Southwest home. ... "
" ... The air at my work is very hot and dry, this humidifier has helped so much! ... "
" ... It works great specially here in Denver where is really dry. ... "
" ... This works really well for cold winters an dry summers. ... "
" ... It has changed our room at night esp living in a super dry place. ... "
Design
32sleek, design, modern, works great, made
+91%
-9%
" ... It looks and works great. ... "
" ... Very quiet and sleek so it didn’t look like a humidifier which I loved! ... "
" ... Exellent Design, works effectively and smoothly, just a great implement for decor and stay healthy with humidty. ... "
" ... Overall I love the look and the job it does! ... "
" ... Looks great too. ... "
" ... The item looks sturdy. ... It does look that its well designed and made with good plastic. ... "
" ... First of all, it's a lot more attractive. ... "
" ... I really love this humidifier with it's quite and sleek look. ... "
Water Resistance
30tap, tank, use distilled water, white dust, distilled
+57%
-43%
" ... The best part is it tests the air and only turns on when needed, saves on water. ... "
" ... It also has the little permanent rock bead filter that helps filter out impurities in the water. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to fill without slopping water all over the place and it works like a charm. ... "
" ... make sure you use distilled water and stay on top of cleaning the base every 2 weeks or so. ... "
" ... You can tell it is effective by the water it uses overnight. ... "
" ... It holds enough water to last all night even if on full blast the whole time. ... I use water filtered through my Brita pitcher, but I don't know if that is strictly necessary or even the right kind of water (filtered, but not distilled). ... "
" ... I do use distilled water though. ... "
" ... Has great features and on high it puts out the water. ... "
Storage
30space, humidifier, large, size, reservoir
+83%
-17%
" ... Good size tank ... "
" ... It's best to place the unit on something as high as you can for better workability and will cover more space. ... "
" ... The only thing I would fix is the location of the refill cap and lower carry handle. ... "
" ... It is small and doesn't take much space. ... "
" ... I also love how big the tank is so you don’t have to keep refilling it. ... "
" ... Great size when you don’t have a lot of surface space. ... "
" ... Originally got one over a year ago for my newborn's room, and it's worked great! ... "
" ... Large capacity, good output. ... "
Size
26compact, small, design, tank, large
+100%
" ... Compact, quiet and works. ... "
" ... It is small and beautifully designed. ... "
" ... Lightweight, awesome handle to carry and to fill! ... "
" ... The size and everything makes it easy to place almost anywhere. ... "
" ... I am happy with the compact size, ease of refilling and the quietness of it. ... "
" ... It's a very nice humidifier – great size, nice style – but it doesn't do the things it purports to do very well. ... "
" ... I like the handle, which makes it easy to carry back and forth for filling up and I also like that even on a higher setting, the mist is so fine that it doesn't puddle around the base. ... "
" ... Good size tank ... "
Marketplace
24works as advertised, product, bought, time, sent
+75%
-25%
" ... great product , great company ... "
" ... I've been using Amazon for like 7 years and it's my first time writing amazon review. ... "
" ... Registering with Amazon order number is a breeze. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... It is as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This product is exactly as described. ... "
Controls
23buttons, button, mist, humidity, controls
+70%
-30%
" ... Setting the humidifier up was easy and I love the mist button, timer functions etc. ... "
" ... I like the moisture control feature. ... "
" ... Love the rH control feature. ... "
" ... Its output is consistent and the controls simple. ... "
" ... I was a bit intimidated by all the buttons at first but it was really easy to figure everything out. ... "
" ... Can figure out and control humidity level easily. ... "
" ... It can be set to low, medium, or high, but humidifiers I've had win a dial control allowed more fine tuning for the mist volume. ... "
" ... The timer makes the control of humidity very easy. ... "
Night Photography
23night, night light, love the night, love, bright
+96%
-4%
" ... light goes out so perfect night time . ... "
" ... I love the night light option it has so it can be used for both. ... "
" ... So no matter what it will have at least one bright light coming from somewhere at night. ... "
" ... Overall, a decent humidifier and night light is fairly bright, so good if you need it. ... "
" ... Love the night light and that you can turn the display off also. ... "
" ... Soothing noise and great night light option. ... "
" ... I like the auto-set humid level and night light. ... "
" ... You can turn off the night light. ... "
Comfort
23humidifier, hands, skin, mist, refilling
+78%
-22%
" ... What makes this humidifier great is you can set the humidity levels that you feel the most comfortable with. ... "
" ... Helps keeps my skin soft in the winter. ... "
" ... I've noticed a difference in my skin. ... "
" ... Well made and doesn’t feel cheap. ... "
" ... The cool mist that the humidifier produces feels great and help me breath when i get sick. ... "
" ... I read all of the reviews and I can't tell you how much this has helped my head and breathing. ... My husband even said that he can feel a difference. ... "
" ... It even makes my plants look healthier and our home more comfortable. ... "
" ... For this also I recommend ear plugs. ... "
Software Platform
21app, humidifier, error, control, integrate
+38%
-62%
" ... I thought maybe I had made an error in setting it up so I set it up (on a towel) in our bathroom and let it run. ... "
" ... The result of this error was that I had to just let the machine run constantly and live with whatever RH that resulted in. ... "
" ... The device can be connected through its app "Sun Home" but can not be controlled through Alexa devices. ... "
" ... Makes using with Alexa difficult. ... "
" ... this product does not integrate with Alexa and offer no support after spending hours on the phone with Amazon and the vendor ... "
" ... Doesn’t come with a separate remote, so the humidifier is only controlled by phone or Alexa. ... Same frustration with the Alexa skill. ... "
" ... It required a third party app to interact with Alexa but the that third party app is neither functional nor responsive. ... "
" ... App does not let you connect. ... The App also does not show up in the list of Apps. ... "
For Kids
20humidifier, son, especially, night, daughter
+100%
" ... My daughter bought one for our house and we both love it! ... "
" ... This humidifier is ideal for a kids bedroom. ... "
" ... Some thing my daughter wanted for Christmas. ... "
" ... It’s in my 9-year-old son’s room, so it needs to be self-monitoring. ... "
" ... I bought this unit for my daughter. ... "
" ... It appears to keep the humidity level perfect for the kids, and they’re sleeping through the night again! ... "
" ... Also looks pretty at night, my four year old loves it. ... "
" ... We use to help our son with croup. ... "
Overall performance
19quiet, well, super, really, quality
+100%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... It’s super quiet and reliable ... "
" ... Very quiet and does it job - great quality, great price! ... "
" ... Does its job and nice to look at ... "
" ... It looks like nothing significant is coming out but it is doing the job very well. ... "
" ... But it gets the job done! ... "
" ... It’s doing the job, don’t even know it’s running ... "
" ... Does the job, no issues! ... "
Display Clarity
19turn, light, night light, humidity level, humidity
+84%
-16%
" ... I love the digital screen that show the humidity level in the room and the fan speed. ... "
" ... Display look nice! ... "
" ... The orange light on the screen makes all the difference when you want it on while sleeping. ... "
" ... Works well, I love the blue light and the screen that tells you the humidity and mist level and timer etc. ... "
" ... It's very quiet, the ability to turn off the display is handy, and it does keep a room more humid. ... "
" ... Good humidifier with LED display. ... "
" ... I love the fact it has a humidity display. ... "
" ... Night light mode is nice you can turn off the display if you like. ... "
Setup
17setup, instructions, set, understand, immediately
+94%
-6%
" ... I love how easy to setup and clean this system is. ... "
" ... The humidifier performs great and the settings are easy to understand and set. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and refill. ... "
" ... It works great, is simple to use , and has simple cleaning instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to install and can go on 24/7 for days. ... "
" ... Setup was easy and went well. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and put into use immediately. ... "
" ... Instructions are good. ... "
Volume
17small, loud, quiet, medium, large room
+82%
-18%
" ... Gives a nice volume off mositure . ... "
" ... Perfect small sized room humidifier. ... "
" ... The mist throw is pretty far so it is good for a small room. ... "
" ... really helps a small room area ... "
" ... It is surprisingly quiet and you can't hear anything even when it is next to your bed. ... "
" ... Would recommend for medium/small rooms. ... "
" ... This humidifier is great for a medium to large room, quiet too ... "
" ... This is so quiet and puts out at any volume you need. ... "
Fit
17tank, filling, fill, direct the mist, upside
+47%
-53%
" ... Stay away from this cheap piece of junk. ... "
" ... The white nozzle on top that directs the vapor is not secure, so if I forget to remove it before filling, it drops off in the tub when the tank is turned upside down. ... "
" ... You have to take it off when refilling, otherwise it'll fall off. ... "
" ... The top piece that directs the mist falls out every time you flip it over to fill it. ... "
" ... Everything was as expected, except the little doohickey on top that turns to direct the mist falls out when turning over the tank to fill it. ... "
" ... After filling the tank be sure not to tighten the filter any tighter than just secure. ... It's very difficult to unscrew if you tighten it. ... "
" ... There are no visible cracks anywhere and the tank holds water. ... "
" ... That one never failed us, it just wouldn't fit in the car when we moved. ... "
Build Quality
14made, smell, strong, sleek, run
+43%
-57%
" ... Broke down immediately. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it’s not a very durable product. ... "
" ... which is so close to a plastic part that even my small hands have painfully scraped across it. ... "
" ... I took the little sponge that covers the internal electronics out of the bottom and tried using it every way I could think of and the same problem persists. ... "
" ... Not made of good material. ... "
" ... It's very difficult to unscrew if you tighten it. ... "
" ... These little plastic bbs have some sort of fragrance attached to them so the mist coming out has a slight perfume smell. ... There is no way to remove the plastic bbs as the basket is completely attached to the cap and cannot be removed or opened. ... "
Returns
13returned, back, unfortunately, sent, refund
+23%
-77%
" ... I ultimately returned it. ... "
" ... Sent it back and bought a different brand. ... "
" ... I am returning it ... "
" ... Sucks that the return window is so short and we paid quite a bit for something that didn’t work long 😩 ... "
" ... I can't return it, I can't sell it to anyone else, and I can't even donate it to charity since it's probably a health hazard. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I discovered this to be the source of the rash too late to return this to Amazon, so I wasted my money and also had a nice doctor bill to boot. ... "
" ... Already returned it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately,it's going back. ... "
Apps
12alexa, phone app, control, let, humidifier
+33%
-67%
" ... It required a third party app to interact with Alexa but the that third party app is neither functional nor responsive. ... "
" ... The app seems like something that hasn't been updated in years and they've made some kind of change to the humidifier that makes it so they don't recognize each other. ... "
" ... App does not let you connect. ... The App also does not show up in the list of Apps. ... "
" ... The phone app is wonky and even when the humidifier is one line, the phone app states the unit is not connected and I keep fighting a circle of frustration. ... "
" ... The app requires invasive permissions unrelated to the device to use. ... "
" ... Bought it only for the smart app control. ... However, the app could never add this device. ... "
Wash Programs
11love the timer, setting, night mode, love, humidity
+100%
" ... I use the timer feature - easy to use. ... "
" ... I love that it has a timer. ... "
" ... I love the timer too. ... "
" ... Love the timer and auto off when low. ... "
" ... I like that it has different humidity settings and a timer. ... "
" ... I love the timer it has. ... "
" ... And I can also set up the timer. ... "
" ... Night mode is completely dark - not quite ... "
Washer Dryer
11air, winter, humidifier, skin, noses
+91%
-9%
" ... I have this running day in and day out and it brings the humidity in my bedroom up so much that I feel less dry as a whole. ... "
" ... I do like the drying feature, though! ... "
" ... It works great specially here in Denver where is really dry. ... "
" ... With our heater running during cold temps, the air in my house is so dry! ... "
" ... The automatic humidistat feature ensures my room is at the perfect humidity for when I get home from a day being out in the dry air. ... The product is easy to clean and air drying keeps it fresh for when you're not using it. ... "
" ... I got it because the air is dry in my house & within a half hour of it running there was just a huge difference in the air . ... "
" ... Let's be real here, if you feelin crusty and dry, then this machine is for you. ... "
" ... Excellent for dry air! ... "
Accuracy
10humidistat, seems, readings, super, see
+80%
-20%
" ... The humistat is ballpark accurate as compared to my hygrometer (within RH 5%, which I'm sure is plenty close for this kind of thing). ... "
" ... I doubt it's super accurate but I can still see that it senses the humidity going up and down, which is the point. ... "
" ... Seems to be effective and accurate. ... "
" ... Humidistat seems very accurate. ... "
" ... The humidistat seems to be fairly accurate, +- about 5% it seems depending on the hydrometer you're using. ... "
" ... I placed two very accurate humidistats next to the unit when off to see how bad the readings were. ... "
Delivery
10time, good, delivery, delivered, condition
+90%
-10%
" ... Shipping was on quick and on time. ... "
" ... Efficient, timely delivery. ... "
" ... It arrived on time and was easy to start using. ... "
" ... Arrived same day! ... "
" ... I had an issue with the delivery it's was delivered in the wrong Address I think I don't know what happened but I got my money back "Amazon customer service she was amazing "and am glad I order another one my kids sleep better now ... "
" ... arrived in good condition ... "
" ... Package was wrapped nicely in a couple of boxes with styrofoam. ... "
" ... Arrived in good condition. ... "
Device Compatibility
10via, connected, control, skill, phone app
+50%
-50%
" ... The device can be connected through its app "Sun Home" but can not be controlled through Alexa devices. ... "
" ... Then it will work for about a day before not connecting again. ... Makes using with Alexa difficult. ... "
" ... this product does not integrate with Alexa and offer no support after spending hours on the phone with Amazon and the vendor ... "
" ... The phone app is wonky and even when the humidifier is one line, the phone app states the unit is not connected and I keep fighting a circle of frustration. ... Same frustration with the Alexa skill. ... "
For Running
9run, would, let, know, keep
+89%
-11%
" ... I run this all day every day and it keeps my air nice and doesn't bother me at all. ... "
" ... It’s doing the job, don’t even know it’s running ... "
" ... Just keep it full & let it run!! ... "
" ... I keep this baby running constantly. ... "
" ... We have been running it almost nonstop since we got it. ... "
" ... Have not had the appliance running long enough ... "
" ... It is so quiet, you won’t know it’s running! ... "
" ... I now have this running constantly. ... "
Product As Described
7described, works, unit, product, advertised
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... This product is exactly as described. ... "
" ... The photos make this unit look big but actual it is compact. ... "
" ... It is as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described . ... "
Other
6humidity, level, also, product, built
+33%
-67%
" ... The sensor is in the bottom of the humidifier so I thought maybe it just wasn't getting proper air flow. ... "
" ... Way overpriced if the sensor doesn't work. ... "
" ... I purchased this product because it has a built in timer and humidity sensor. ... "
Wifi
5extra, enabled, wi fi, version, paid
+80%
-20%
" ... Like WiFi so I can control it with my smartphone. ... "
" ... Can’t wait to upgrade to the WiFi version. ... "
" ... The wifi set up was a bit confusing, but once I figured it out, it works well through Google Home. ... "
" ... Just purchased the wifi one and love that even more! ... "
Network
5upstairs, two, sq, second, room
+100%
" ... Small bedroom, probably 200 sq ft at most. ... "
" ... We have it on the upstairs loft space so it disperses through the whole house. ... "
" ... I'm probably using this in a room at the max of its range (400+ sq feet) and think it might better serve a smaller room. ... "
" ... The room its in is 144 sqft. ... "
" ... I have a two-story house so I got a second one for downstairs. ... "
Heating
4+75%
-25%
" ... This is a real help in our house due to forced-hot air heating during the winter. ... "
" ... We have all electric heat! ... "
" ... Heat with wood and kettle with water works well to hydrate ... "
As Gift
3daughter, christmas
+100%
" ... I wrote this review in exchange for a free gift, but that does not alter my review. ... "
" ... I liked it so much that I ordered two more as gifts for my dad. ... "
" ... Some thing my daughter wanted for Christmas. ... "
Noise Cancellation
3makes, noise level, humidifier
-100%
" ... even the littlest noise bothers me. ... "
" ... It was all good for a month and now it makes a humming noise ... "
Color
3soothing, night, light
+100%
" ... Sleek black color. ... "
" ... LIke the color choices. ... "
" ... The night light is great and very soothing color. ... "
Battery Life
3hours, long, 24
+67%
-33%
" ... Lasts so long. ... "
" ... When filled lasts a long time. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1181.1 meters
Display
Type: LED