Air circulation in your home is important, both during the hotter and colder months. There are a few reasons your home may benefit from a duo fan and heater. Maybe you don’t have central air or air conditioning, your home’s insulation isn’t great at holding heat in or keeping it out, or maybe you just like the white noise a fan makes. It’s also nice having air flow and not having stagnant air. Today I’m reviewing the JS DUO 2.0 heating + cooling tower fan.
Inside the box of the JS DUO 2.0
The JS DUO 2.0 heating + cooling tower fan comes fully assembled which makes it easy to unbox and allows you to put it to use quickly. Inside the box you will find the DUO 2.0 tower fan, the instruction manual, and the remote control.
Features and specifications of the JS DUO 2.0
- Both a fan and a heater
- Bladeless fan design
- Smart phone compatible
- Built with VO flame retardant material
- Auto shut off safety sensor
- Remote control
- 10 speed fan
- 80-degree oscillation
- Sleep mode
- 1–8-hour timer
- Ceramic heating element
- Sleek space saving design
Testing out the JS DUO 2.0
After unboxing the JS DUO 2.0, I quickly read through the instruction manual. Inside the manual there’s a page with detailed information for each of the remote-control buttons to help you get familiar with the options. The DUO 2.0 has a main power button on the back, right side of the base that turns the unit on to standby. From here you can power on the fan using the power button on the front of the unit just above the black digital screen, by using the remote control, or the Smart Life app.
Since it’s mid August I tested out the fan function first. Right away I was impressed with how quiet it is. My husband had the TV on, and I couldn’t even hear the fan until the fifth speed. I should mention that I placed the DUO 2.0 in my open living/dining/kitchen area, so a rather large room overall. Using the plus and minus buttons on the bottom left side of the remote, I easily adjusted the fan speed from 1-9. There is also a Max Mode button that displays an “H” on the DUO 2.0 screen. This mode puts the fan on its highest speed. For extra air flow, you can also choose the oscillation feature which allows the DUO 2.0 to swing left and right 80 degrees.
When I moved the DUO 2.0 to our primary bedroom at night, I didn’t feel the need to put it on sleep mode. We do have central air in our home so I quite like having white noise in the background and I can’t sleep without it. Sleep mode is a nice option to have though for anyone who requires a quiet space to sleep.
I then switched over to the heater option by pressing the red sun button on the top right-hand side of the remote. From here I was able to adjust the temperature from 1-30 using the plus and minus buttons on the bottom right side of the remote. When the temperature in the room reaches your set temperature the heating function will stop, and the fan will turn onto the lowest setting. Once the temperature in the room drops below your set temperature, the DUO 2.0 heater will turn back on. Because the temperature is measured in the base of the DUO, there may be up to a 3-degree variation before it turns back on again. It’s important to note that the JS DUO 2.0 has a built-in safety feature that shuts off the heater automatically after 12 hours. It’s recommended for anyone who would like to have the heater running overnight to simply turn off the heater and turn it back on before going to bed. This way you won’t have to worry about waking up to a chill in the room.
The heating and cooling tower fan also has a timer option you can set between 1 and 8 hours. You’ll also notice when you power on the unit it has quite a loud beeping sound, but you can turn this feature off by pressing the sound button on the remote.
The JS DUO 2.0 is also compatible with your smartphone using the Smart Life app. I initially had to do some troubleshooting as I couldn’t get the DUO to pair with my smartphone. The DUO 2.0 requires a 2.4GHz network and in my home, we use a 5GHz network. To be able to use the app feature I had to log into my router and create a 2.4GHz SSID network. Once I did that, I was able to pair the DUO 2.0 with my smartphone with ease. After connecting the app to the JS DUO 2.0, I renamed the DUO, and then I was able to control it from my phone.
Final thoughts on the JS DUO 2.0
Overall, I love the design of the JS DUO 2.0. It’s lightweight, which makes it easy to move from room to room if needed. The white colour easily blends into any décor and the slim design doesn’t take up very much space.
I found that even on the max fan mode, the noise from the fan wasn’t overbearing or obnoxious. The airflow is great and with the oscillation turned on I could easily feel the breeze throughout the room as I went about my day.
As with all electronic devices you want to be sure to place the DUO 2.0 with plenty of room around it and away from any water sources, direct sunlight, or flammable objects. I also like that part of the safety shut off feature is that it will turn off if it happens to get knocked over.
The Smart Life app is a nice feature to have if you’re away from home and worried you’ve left it on or would like to cool down or heat up your home or room before getting home. After the initial pairing I found the app extremely user-friendly. You can also share it with anyone you’d like through the Smart Life app so other family members can control it as well.
You can find the JS DUO 2.0 heating + cooling tower fan at Best Buy online.
I like that it is both a fan and a heater…saves on space having it combined and energy replacing them.
Its quiet so you don’t even know its there
My favourite feature is the auto safety shutoff, for peace of mind!
I love that I can use this with my smartphone!
I love all the features but my favorite feature is the bladeless fan design for simple and fast cleaning.
I like the space-saving design. My current fan is enormous (not to mention full of dust…).
Love that it’s smart phone compatible. I will lose a remote but not my phone lol
The the Smart Life app feature so can control it via my phone
I like the fact that it comes fully assembled and that it is two products in one.
Its quiet so you don’t even know its there
I like how quiet this fan is so I can still hear the TV.
I love the Unit Both a Fan & A heater. Would be perfect in my living Room.
my fave feature is the fanless design! I love knowing I won’t have to keep taking the unit apart to keep the fan blades clean and clear of debris they tend to collect.. for the Win!
I like that it’s both a fan and a heater – sure beats swapping out the stand-alone fan with the mini ceramic heater!
My favourite feature is the auto shut-off for safety.
the fact that it heats and cools is the best, what more could you ask for?!
Favourite Feature – It has a remote control and can both heat and cool.
I love that it is smart phone compatible. How COOL is that!? See what I did there?!
Its quiet so you don’t even know its there
Love that its so quiet so you don’t even know its there
The sleep mode is my favourite feature, my sleep will improve.
Having a disabiliy . I love the remote control and can both heat and cool Perfect for folks like me who find it difficult to get around.Love I could control it from my chair!
I like most the fact that it heats and cools.
My favourite feature is that the fan is very quiet, as I can’t get to sleep if there is any noise in my bedroom.
I like the fact that it’s smart phone compatible. This way you can have your home ready to your desired temperature upon arrival.
I like the fact it has a remote control and can both heat and cool.
I love that it dosen’t make a lot of noise
I love that it can do heat and also cool
I just like the remote control.
You get both a fan and heater no need to buy separately
The sleep mode function is nice!
The smartphone compatibility is my favourite feature mentioned!
I love the phone app feature as I’m always paranoid about leaving things on!
My favorite feature is the 1 to 8 hour timer which lets me control how long I want it on.
You can power on the fan using the power button on the front of the unit just above the black digital screen, by using the remote control, or the Smart Life app.
You get both a fan and heater in one unit.
I like that there’s an Auto shut off safety sensor
I love how quiet it is!
I love the app so multiple family members can control it.
So many positive features with this fan but I like that there’s an Auto shut off safety sensor! I love that it’s a fan and heater in one!!! Fingers crossed!!!
The fact that the fan is quiet is a great feature as some fans are annoying loud all the time!
Like that it is two in one unit.
I love how quiet it is especially when sleeping
Ohhh I love how quiet it is!
The auto shut if safety feature
I love that it has a remote as hubby has some mobility issues.
I love the remote control feature – it sure saves having to get up and manually adjust the unit!
I like that it is Smart phone compatible so it’s easier to control and adjust the temperature/settings.
I love that it’s compatible with a smart phone. Makes controlling it so easy and you don’t have to get up!!
I love that it’s Smart phone compatible so I can control it from bed!
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