The Dreo Smart Ceiling Fan CLF712S features white and color LED lighting, a powerful 12-speed motor, and voice control support in an attractive design.
When we reviewed the Dreo CLF521S ($189.99) ceiling fan last year, it earned an Editor’s Choice award for its affordable price, powerful airflow, and generous feature set, which includes voice control, adjustable LED lighting, and built-in Wi-Fi. The company’s latest connected ceiling fan, the $219.99 CLF712S, may cost a bit more than its predecessor, but it offers several upgrades, including a slightly wider LED lamp, the option to set the lighting to colors in addition to white, and more powerful airflow. It significantly improves on the CLF521S, while costing only $30 more, and it’s just as easy to install. That’s why it’s our new Editors’ Choice winner for smart ceiling fans.Design and Features: Clean Lines and Powerful Airflow
The CLF712S is a five-blade ceiling fan available in black or white. The curvy 52-inch blades feature a faux wood grain finish and require no tools for installation—they simply snap into the slots on the motor and are secured in place by tightening a thumbscrew.
The fan is powered by a reversible 12-speed DC motor, which provides a maximum airflow of 6,040 CFM (cubic feet per minute). That is significantly more powerful than the CLF521S’s 5,600 CFM airflow. The included remote only provides six fan speed settings, and an additional six are available in the mobile app.
Although the CLF712S is only $30 more expensive than the CLF521S, its improved power makes it the better choice for most people. It’s also significantly cheaper than some other connected fans we’ve tested, like the indoor/outdoor-friendly Modern Forms Renegade Smart Ceiling Fan ($499.95).
The CLF712S has a 13-inch round LED lamp that emits the same amount of light (2,400 lumens) as the CLF512S’s 12-inch lamp. It’s dimmable and features an adjustable white color temperature range, offering warm yellows, cool blues, and everything in between. New to this model is the addition of a 16-million-color RGB light ring that surrounds the white LED, allowing for mood lighting.
