It seems the moment you look away, Dreo shows up with a new product worth looking at. This time, the company has launched a new pedestal fan to add to its collection. It is the new Dreo PolyFan 704S Pedestal Smart Fan and it has freshly slipped into the market this week for purchase.
Similar to the PolyFan 513S, but with a whole new silver design, sleek stem/body with touch-sensitive buttons, and 9 speed settings (in case 8 wasn’t enough). This new model is great for those looking for a more modern/simple design while holding onto the same great features.
Dreo includes everything you need in the box, including a quick and friendly install experience. Along with a new accessory for holding the remote control to the stem/body of the fan. That way you don’t lose it if you don’t make use of it much.
All contents are listed on one of the flaps of the box so you instantly know what to find inside as you are unboxing it. Along with a link to find the app for your mobile device.
The fan is incredibly easy to put together as all you have to do is slide the body of the fan into the base and use the included screw, washer, and screwdriver to tighten things together. Then you connect the power cable to it and turn it on.
You likely will find yourself skipping on the instructions unless you need it for the app/pairing process (if you haven’t already invested into any of Dreo’s smart products). Attaching the two pieces together is straight-forward and obvious.
The base is weighted to make sure the fan doesn’t tip over without noticeable force (similar to a microphone stand with a heavy base).
There is a release knob at the bottom that you untighten, allowing you to raise the body of the fan up by a number of inches (0 to 5 inches). It isn’t much, but it can make a difference and is mostly slid down for shipping than anything else.
There is a round handle-looking shape on the back that you’d think is for lifting and carrying the fan from one location to another. But it seems to just be there as part of the design and not for this function since the instructions specify to lift via the stem/body, just below the horizontal oscillation point. Keeping pressure away from any damage points/angles when it comes to the moving parts.
Like the 513S, it pivots not only left to right, but also up and down (vertically). Allowing it to effortlessly circulate air around the room. Doing more than just blowing into a general area, while also helping to push around any trapped hot air near the ceiling.
All of the touch-sensitive controls run across the front of the fan. This includes power, fan speed (9 speeds total), mode, timer (0-8 hours) for auto-shutoff, and two oscillation buttons for both horizontal and vertical (each can be turned on or off individually).
Mode offers 6 different settings to pick from. Including normal, auto, turbo, natural, sleep, and custom (custom is configurable via the app). The Mode button also functions as the mute (for sounds) when you press and hold it. The oscillation buttons feature multiple modes as well, specifying degrees of movement that include up to 120 degrees for vertical and up to 150 for horizontal.
There is also an LED display right above these buttons when it is functioning that displays the current speed, mode, and timer (if enabled).
The small remote control is just like the 513S and functions great (as expected). Providing buttons for power, speed (-/+), mode, both oscillation options, and timer. Keeping things simple and easy to use. The power button features a lifted pattern similar to brail so you can easily find it in the dark when reaching for the remote.
The App
Like all of Dreo’s smart model fans, purifiers, or humidifiers, it supports the Dreo app. This app is very friendly to use and it only takes a few minutes to get it connected to your network. Once you do, it can be fully controlled via the app (available for Android or iOS).
Using the app to connect it to your network, you can then pair it to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant/Nest devices. Allowing you to control the fan using your voice. You can also customize the custom mode of the fan and allow it to be triggered via scenes within Alexa/Google (like end-of-day scenes). Making it easy to automate your life that much more, as well as to help take a little strain off of your HVAC system.
Personally, I use Google Assistant for goodnight and good morning scenes to automatically start certain fans around the house, as well as to turn them off when I get up. I also use Google to trigger them when the house hits certain temperatures to help move air around. They also kick in when air quality drops. All using Google as a bridge between all of these devices and sensors (which Alexa can do as well).
If you have access to Google or Alexa from another hub/ecosystem, you can dial things in even further with deeper or more accurate automations (ie, like Home Assistant or SmartThings).
You are also able to keep the fan’s firmware up to date using the app.
Our Conclusion
This is another powerful fan from Dreo. Capable of moving air around even the largest spaces around your home. Making it great for living rooms, bedrooms, or anywhere else you’d want full circulation. It is also very quiet during operation, so it will work great in sleeping spaces without keeping you up.
Dreo continues to make a name for itself within the fan industry with this model. It looks nice, offers plenty of functionality, can be controlled in many ways (manually, remote, app, or digital assistant). The fact that it can easily and quickly move air around the space it is in is fantastic for balancing temperatures in the room and feels refreshing.
If you are experienced enough with smart home environments, there is a lot you can do with this model (as well as Dreo’s other smart models). Allowing you to automate your day to day life. Leaving one less device around the home you have to worry about.
The price has gone up a bit with this model, but I’m also sure it will fall on sale from time to time like everything else. It already is dropped to $149, which actually feels closer to a normal spot for it. I think $199 is a bit much for any tower or circulation fan.
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| Our Rating | Average Price* $199.99 |
*Average price is based on the time this article was published
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