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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: December 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Review Analysis - 941 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Capacity
151room, humidifier, humidity, rooms, living room
+95%
-5%
" ... It is also very quite which makes it great for the bedroom. ... "
" ... Looks cool in my bedroom and it seems to be working well so far. ... "
" ... It's as recommended, about 2 ft off the floor. ... Nothing gets wet, except the air in my room. ... "
" ... Keeps room just right. ... "
" ... So far this humidifier has been great and i even bought a second one for an additional room. ... "
" ... perfect for what was needed in the bedroom! ... "
" ... Bought this for my kids’ room and it works great. ... - the nightlight gives off a nice blue glow, not too bright, great for a kids room ... "
" ... really helps a small room area ... "
Ease of Use
147easy, easy to clean, easy to fill, quiet, humidifier
+99%
-1%
" ... It's easy to clean and has been wonderful at night which is when I use it. ... "
" ... We love it and it is super easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use, low noise, easy controls. ... "
" ... It’s worth the extra cash over the simple humidifier. ... "
" ... Easy to use, large reservoir and auto humidity setting. ... "
" ... Simple and easy. ... "
" ... Fine humidifier, easy to use, quiet, making it great for bedrooms and offices. ... "
Cleaning
139easy to clean, cleaning, tank, quiet, brush
+88%
-12%
" ... This product is wonderful however it is incredibly difficult to keep clean. ... I use filtered water as recommended, but there's a thick film that develops with each use and the brush provided for "cleaning" is a joke. ... It takes about 3 days of use before I have to refill the tank and clean it, but it requires a deep clean each use. ... It's good for the cost, but if you're looking for something easy to clean and keep clean this isn't it. ... "
" ... Thankfully it's very easy to clean. ... Just throw in half a teaspoon of bleach per the directions and brush any gunk off with the included brush. ... "
" ... As far as cleaning goes, it isn't possible to get into the container to cleaner with your hand since the opening is small, so just get a long brush. ... "
" ... If used daily be prepared to do a good cleaning each day and a thorough cleaning weekly. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and clean. ... "
" ... I clean it out once a week. ... "
" ... The color blue it has is very clean but it would be nice to be able to choose by a touch of a button different colors. ... "
" ... Using well water takes a little more diligence at cleaning, but it is designed to make the job much easier than other units. ... "
Sound Quality
101noise, humidifier, super, silent, works great
+92%
-8%
" ... It is surprisingly quiet. ... "
" ... It is very close to silent and has a soothing sound. ... "
" ... It is extremely quiet, it does make slight gurgling noises periodically during operation. ... "
" ... Tank is some what small, however the machine is very stylish and super quiet. ... "
" ... Very quiet and stylish. ... "
" ... Love this item, great output with little noise level. ... "
" ... Not too noisy, works great. ... "
" ... It's quiet enough at night, but I noticed that the sound increases slightly after it does a little hiccup sound every few minutes. ... "
Features
90mode, humidity, timer, feature, night
+94%
-6%
" ... I love all of the features. ... It has night light setting or sleep mode. ... "
" ... Love the nightlight feature. ... "
" ... The three levels of mist is a great feature. ... "
" ... A plus is that it is whisper quiet and I appreciate the adjustable lighting modes. ... "
" ... Also like the auto shutoff. ... "
" ... Night mode is really helpful for light sleepers. ... "
" ... Haven't figured out how to use all of the various features, but only because I haven't needed to (e.g. ... "
" ... Quiet humming with a bonus night light feature! ... "
Price
87good, quality, quality and amazing, value, humidifier
+91%
-9%
" ... Price is very good too. ... "
" ... Good quality and amazing price! ... "
" ... Good Quality, Amazing price, highly recommend. ... "
" ... Great product foe the value. ... "
" ... Good quality and amazing price! ... "
" ... Excellent quality and amazing price! ... "
" ... Good Quality and Amazing Price! ... "
" ... Good quality and amazing price! ... "
Ease of Cleaning
68easy to clean, easy to use, quiet, easy to fill, easy
+97%
-3%
" ... It's quiet and so easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... I have been using distilled water in the machine and that seems to make cleaning it very easy. ... "
" ... Also, really easy to fill and keep clean. ... "
" ... Easy to be clean. ... "
" ... It's easy to fill and keep clean, it's quiet, and the design is unobtrusive. ... "
" ... looks very clean and modern. ... "
" ... Needed a fair amount of cleaning to maintain it. ... "
" ... Really easy to clean. ... "
Cooling
67humidifier, room, quiet, cool mist humidifier, cool mist
+99%
-1%
" ... I love that it tells me that current room humidity, and that you can tell it to stops at the desired level. ... "
" ... Great humidifier for my bedroom. ... "
" ... Quiet and humidifies the air within minutes ! ... "
" ... The TaoTronics Cool Mist humidifier is an excellent product. ... "
" ... This is the first time I have bought a true cool mist humidifier, I really live it and highly recommend this Tao Tronics cool mist humidifier. ... "
" ... Very well made and puts out a lot of cool mist. ... "
" ... I have to keep the bedroom door closed, since air circulation will reduce the effect. ... "
" ... I really like the TaoTronics Cool Mist Humidifier. ... This humidifier is very quite and puts out a very good amount of humidity. ... "
Product Reliability
62weeks, working, humidifier, month, stopped working
+73%
-27%
" ... I've had it for 1.5 months, so far it's worked well. ... "
" ... Still no problems in the couple months I have had it. ... "
" ... This one has been working wonderfully!! ... "
" ... This one is great and I’ve had it almost a month so far. ... "
" ... I have three of these now, oldest is 3 years old. ... "
" ... The new one works awesome, I hope it lasts longer than the previous one. ... "
" ... Working great so far! ... "
" ... It's been in operation now for several weeks and we have no complaints. ... "
Sleep Tracking
61sleep mode, mode, sleeping, humidifier, humidity
+97%
-3%
" ... It has a night light you can turn on to produce a nice soft glow, or it has a sleep mode that turns the screen off completely for better sleeping in the dark. ... "
" ... Great product, 4L lasts multiple days, sleep light Is great feature, and humidistat is the most innovative feature I've ever seen on a humidifier! ... "
" ... The light (even in sleep mode) does stay on, but that can easily be remedied by placing something in front of it. ... "
" ... With the winter's dry heat, it really helps my grandson sleep. ... "
" ... There is a small, bright light that stays lit even in sleep mode. ... Incredible value, considering the quality sleep we've had since setting up the humidifier. ... "
" ... Love the fact the humidity settings can be adjusted and the display goes dark while in sleep mode. ... "
" ... Bought this for our bedroom we have a baby and toddler that sleep with us. ... "
" ... I love how it slowly emits the most making my night sleep super comfortable. ... "
Water Usage
51tank, tap, fill, refill, night
+80%
-20%
" ... It is very quiet and I don't have to put pans of water by the registers. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... But low capacity for water means I'm filling it twice a day. ... "
" ... It's quiet and easy to refill water. ... "
" ... Depending on your setting, it can use up the water but it is easy to refill. ... "
" ... It is quiet with consistent cool mist coming out and it is very different with my old humidifier that boils water. ... "
" ... Has great features and on high it puts out the water. ... "
" ... You need to refill the water every day but so what, it keeps the humidity at the level that I require. ... "
Drying
40humidifier, nose, air, winter, wake
+80%
-20%
" ... Must have living in the dry mountain air. ... "
" ... And now that I can see what the humidity level is, I don't have to wait for her throat to dry up before turning this on. ... "
" ... Lasted for 2 days before it got close to dry, holding 40% humidity well. ... "
" ... Happy owner, the humidifier works great, I sometimes get dry eyes or stuffy nose during the summer, from combination with the fan or a/c on. ... "
" ... Perfect for the dry cold weather. ... "
" ... Living in Northern Minnesota the air in the winter is incredibly dry. ... "
" ... This quiet little dry mister has helped my night time cough. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Design
34design, sleek, modern, looking, humidifier
+91%
-9%
" ... Very quiet and sleek so it didn’t look like a humidifier which I loved! ... "
" ... It is basically silent and very nice looking. ... "
" ... It looks great and is so convenient! ... "
" ... Modern design is aesthetically pleasing. ... "
" ... It looks like nothing significant is coming out but it is doing the job very well. ... "
" ... Quite and very aesthetically pleasing. ... "
" ... The product looks great and has good functionality. ... "
" ... And it looks great in black by the way! ... "
Water Resistance
32night, tap, holds, white, tank
+69%
-31%
" ... Must use distilled water! ... "
" ... Has great features and on high it puts out the water. ... "
" ... I like the humidistat and auto-off on no-water feature. ... "
" ... I use tap water and don't have any issues with white powder as some have said. ... "
" ... Pros: Holds a lot of water. ... "
" ... It has a filter in it and we use plain tap water. ... "
" ... Works great, does go through water fast but maybe I need to adjust a setting. ... "
" ... Must purchase distilled water and hopefully that will be successful. ... "
Storage
29humidifier, reservoir, room, capacity, space
+83%
-17%
" ... It's much easier to fill, and not overly heavy when carting the filled reservoir to the unit. ... "
" ... This humidifier is so much more powerful than the ones you can buy at the big box stores. ... "
" ... If you need a humidifier for your grow space then look no further. ... "
" ... Large capacity, good output. ... "
" ... It will last me two whole nights when the whole bottle is filled. ... "
" ... I really like the 4L capacity as well. ... "
" ... Still too new to be proficient with the product but it does work well, has good amount of controls, and has a large reservoir so it does not need refilling for several days. ... "
" ... Good size tank as well. ... "
Night Photography
28light, night light, love, blue, option
+96%
-4%
" ... Love the humidistat feature and the night light settings. ... "
" ... The added blue glow of the night light is a bonus for finding your glasses on the table when you wake in the night for a trip to the bathroom. ... "
" ... Night mode is completely dark - not quite ... "
" ... There is a night light and it isn’t too bright which is nice. ... "
" ... light goes out so perfect night time . ... "
" ... It has a nifty night light option, but we don't use it. ... "
" ... Love the blue light at nighttime. ... "
" ... My 5 year old enjoys the night light ... "
Overall performance
26quiet, super, well, really, like
+100%
" ... Does the job, no issues! ... "
" ... It’s spring a great job. ... "
" ... Does the job well. ... "
" ... It’s super quiet and reliable ... "
" ... Really does the job!!! ... "
" ... Does a great job and is so QUIET! ... "
" ... It’s doing the job, don’t even know it’s running ... "
" ... Controlling mist speed/ fan speed ( very helpful suiting your personal needs). ... "
Marketplace
26advertised, works, product, works as advertised, sent
+77%
-23%
" ... great product , great company ... "
" ... I'm glad Amazon offered it as a choice. ... "
" ... Also,it is available in amazon filter replacement. ... "
" ... This product is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Registering with Amazon order number is a breeze. ... "
" ... Thank you Taotronics ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works great - would highly recommend this seller and product. ... "
Size
25small, compact, nice, tank, design
+100%
" ... For such a small unit, it does a powerful job. ... "
" ... Lightweight, awesome handle to carry and to fill! ... "
" ... It works great for a small unit. ... "
" ... Good size tank as well. ... "
" ... It's not as big as my old one but that makes it much easier to fill and carry to where I want it. ... "
" ... It is a good size, easy to use and nice compact design. ... "
" ... It has a surprisingly small footprint. ... "
" ... in fact, I'm a little lazy so I might even like if it were larger, but I'm happy with this size. ... "
For Kids
23son, room, humidifier, daughter, year old
+100%
" ... My daughter bought one for our house and we both love it! ... "
" ... First time mom so I want the best products for my child. ... "
" ... My daughter is 3 and was getting a bit sick lately and I have seen a great change in the environment ever since we got it. ... "
" ... Bought this humidifier for my newborn child's room. ... "
" ... The best feature was the night light which my kids loved. ... "
" ... I've had a handful of humidifiers over the years, mostly for when the kids get sick. ... "
" ... We now have two, one for each of our kids rooms for when they get sick. ... "
" ... Thinking of getting another for the kids rooms. ... "
Comfort
23much, hands, times, room, mist
+87%
-13%
" ... 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's super quiet for a machine that can make the air wetter and more comfortable. ... "
" ... My "Cool Mist Humidifier" has made my nights much better, more comfortable. ... "
" ... I go through a lot of humidifiers trying to keep my older home comfortable in the winter. ... "
" ... Well made and doesn’t feel cheap. ... "
" ... I was hoping that my husband would be able to breathe more comfortably instead of waking up parched multiple times a night. ... "
" ... It's so much easier than the one I broke. ... "
" ... I can wake up without having pain inside my nostrils and my calathea in particular is doing much better. ... "
Setup
18easy, set, works, use, simple
+83%
-17%
" ... Easy to understand instructions and when you kick it on wow it actually works very well. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and put into use immediately. ... "
" ... Instructions are good. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up right out of the box and I started using it immediately. ... "
" ... Setup was easy and went well. ... "
" ... The instructions were easy and the unit was working. ... "
" ... It works great, is simple to use , and has simple cleaning instructions. ... "
" ... It’s pretty easy to clean and comes with simple instructions. ... "
Controls
18button, humidity, buttons, mist, timer
+72%
-28%
" ... Its output is consistent and the controls simple. ... "
" ... Compared to other humidifiers it produces tons of mist which you can control with a touch of a button, from Low, Med, High. ... "
" ... I was a bit intimidated by all the buttons at first but it was really easy to figure everything out. ... "
" ... Controls easy to use and adjust. ... "
" ... Humidity control works great and accurately! ... "
" ... The control system is also very easy to use,so it is suitable for anybody. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Software Platform
18app, humidifier, connect, use, support
+44%
-56%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
" ... App does not let you connect. ... The App also does not show up in the list of Apps. ... "
" ... Doesn’t come with a separate remote, so the humidifier is only controlled by phone or Alexa. ... Same frustration with the Alexa skill. ... "
" ... 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 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. ... It insisted that there’s an network error even though I’ve turned on the WLAN & Cellular switch, and later turned off and on again. ... "
Wash Programs
13love the timer, works, setting, night mode, multiple
+100%
" ... timer works perfectly! ... "
" ... Cycle time "on" is kept to a minimum. ... "
" ... It has three spray modes and very easy to switch. ... "
" ... I love the timer too. ... "
" ... I love the timer feature! ... "
" ... It’s has a humidistat setting and mist setting. ... "
" ... Love the timer and auto off when low. ... "
" ... It is quiet and timer works well. ... "
Delivery
13unit, delivered, condition, back, working
+85%
-15%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... In good condition, recommended ... "
" ... Package was wrapped nicely in a couple of boxes with styrofoam. ... "
" ... Arrived same day! ... "
" ... Came more than well packed. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised when I received this product. ... "
" ... arrived in good condition ... "
Fit
13tank, holds, direct the mist, water, tighten
+54%
-46%
" ... Its a sleek design and not too bulky to fit on a night stand. ... "
" ... Fits perfect on small tables and you can direct the mist in any direction. ... "
" ... This sits in our bedroom just in front of the ceiling heat vent. ... "
" ... This caught my interest when I saw that it holds 4L (less refills), if you leave it a low misting setting it last into the next day. ... "
" ... For this also I recommend ear plugs. ... "
" ... It fits easily on top of a small bookshelf in his room where he can’t reach it, and it has a directional spout on the top to direct the mist away from the wall/surface. ... "
" ... Humidistat holds pretty well. ... "
For Running
12run, quiet, let, know, keep
+92%
-8%
" ... It is virtually silent when running. ... "
" ... We have been running it almost nonstop since we got it. ... "
" ... It is so quiet, you won’t know it’s running! ... "
" ... Very quiet, sounds like only a small fan running, much quieter than my older humidifier that sounded like a little fountain running, which wasn't bad but this is even better. ... "
" ... I now have this running constantly. ... "
" ... It’s been running strong every night since I purchased it. ... "
" ... It’s doing the job, don’t even know it’s running ... "
" ... I keep this baby running constantly. ... "
Volume
12small, loud, volume, medium, humidifier
+83%
-17%
" ... This is so quiet and puts out at any volume you need. ... "
" ... If you need low/medium or a smaller room it is probably good ... "
" ... 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 ... "
" ... Would recommend for medium/small rooms. ... "
" ... The humidifier has nice adjustments and puts out nice volume ... "
" ... Gives a nice volume off mositure . ... "
Washer Dryer
12air, live, humidifier, winter, itchy
+92%
-8%
" ... This humidifier is very quiet, works for any bedroom, and helps keep the room from getting too dry. ... "
" ... It puts out a lot of mist and the floor gets quite damp. ... "
" ... 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 used it to keep instruments from drying out here in the desert and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... I really enjoyed its output, as my room is especially dry ... "
" ... Dry sinus problems, this solves all that. ... "
" ... This quiet little dry mister has helped my night time cough. ... "
" ... We live in the desert so the air is pretty dry. ... "
Display Clarity
12night light, turn, light, screen, night
+75%
-25%
" ... Easy to clean and the electronic display is a plus for ease of use. ... "
" ... Night light mode is nice you can turn off the display if you like. ... "
" ... Good humidifier with LED display. ... "
" ... Like the screen display, water lasts all night and very quite. ... "
" ... Love the night light and that you can turn the display off also. ... "
" ... The orange light on the screen makes all the difference when you want it on while sleeping. ... "
" ... It's very quiet, the ability to turn off the display is handy, and it does keep a room more humid. ... "
" ... I can do without the led's and the screen. ... "
Build Quality
12made, like, broke, strong, smell
+42%
-58%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... when the 2 (things) meet, the spring gets up ( as the little plastic bump push it up) let the water leaks under ... "
Apps
11use, phone app, alexa, something, meant
+36%
-64%
" ... 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. ... "
Returns
10unfortunately, returned, paid, going, sent
-100%
" ... I am returning it ... "
" ... Don't know how to return the things (from Madagascar) but definitely need a refund . ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I ultimately returned it. ... "
" ... I would return if I still had the box it came in. ... "
" ... Unfortunately,it's going back. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Product As Described
9works, works as advertised, described, unit, product
+100%
" ... This product is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... The photos make this unit look big but actual it is compact. ... "
" ... It is as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described . ... "
" ... This product is exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
Device Compatibility
8via, connected, connect, skill, phone app
+50%
-50%
" ... 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. ... "
Network
7two, second, room, one, ft
+86%
-14%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... It's as recommended, about 2 ft off the floor. ... "
" ... 600 sq ft) and it works well. ... "
" ... I live in a small 1,000 square foot apartment. ... One unit seems to be sufficient for the entire apartment. ... "
Other
6humidity, level, helps, shut, settings
+50%
-50%
" ... 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. ... "
Accuracy
4seems, humidistat, works
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... great little humidifier that is accurate. ... "
Wifi
4wi fi, extra, humidifier, enabled, paid
+75%
-25%
" ... 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! ... "
Color
3night, light
+100%
" ... LIke the color choices. ... "
" ... The night light is great and very soothing color. ... "
" ... My daughter enjoys blue color at night. ... "
Packing
3looks
+100%
" ... Package was wrapped nicely in a couple of boxes with styrofoam. ... "
" ... Came more than well packed. ... "
" ... looks good works great but- it came in 3 cardboards, a bit much for packaging ... "
Defective Delivery
3working, perhaps, new, defective, arrived
+33%
-67%
" ... Once back home in my country, i opened the box ... "
" ... Perhaps unlucky, perhaps defective unit, but moving on to a different brand. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1181.1 meters
Display
Type: LED