Blueair - Blue Pure 411i Max

Picked up a BlueAir 411i Max about two weeks ago. It got decent reviews from Consumer Reports. The Homebridge [plugin] (https://github.com/kovapatrik/homebridge-blueair-purifier) is actively worked on, and is straightforward to install and configure, but currently relies on the cloud to communicate with the device. The plugin creator has stated that they're working towards local control. Overall I like it and I've noticed a reduction in my allergies in the house.

We are in the same boat - we have two dogs in a small house and I’m due next week. We’ve had a Blue Air purifier with the pet dander & dust filter and it seems to be working well - we have one big unit (i think the product is 211i Max) down in our first floor that was gifted to us from my in-laws two summers ago when wildfire smoke was really bad. We just bought the smaller version (411i Max) with the same filter for our bedroom. We had a purifier for our bedroom from Home Depot for a few years but it was not cutting it. The Blue Air’s are kind of pricey, but the filter life lasts a long time and I like that I can control them from my phone (fan speed, see how dirty the filter is, etc.) Also like that they’re not an eye sore and you can pick the color of the fabric that goes over the unit. Looks like they’re running some sales right now too! (https://www.blueair.com/us/shop/air-purifiers)

I have a 411i MAX in my bedroom and 211i MAX in the living/kitchen/dining area. I purchased directly from BlueAir and have been happy enough with them. I didn’t really read reviews beforehand but am happy to answer questions you have.

Blue Air is great. The nice thing is most of their residential models offer a washable outer layer and the box includes a second so you can wash one while using the other. This helps catch a lot of big stuff and I change the inner filter only annually. OP - no purifier removes all dust. Cleaning the source of dust is always the most effective. Still, an air purifier, especially oversized for the room and run at a good speed (I do max overnight and just a tad slower in the day) helps get the remainder.

We have the 211 Max and we also have the classic 405. I have a tiny 411 in my office.

I like BlueAir because they’re quiet and I can buy after market filters in bulk for cheap. Been running a 211 (kitchen/family room) and 411 (bedroom) continuously without turning them off since 2020 and both still operate as new. The air filter taped to the back of a box fan works really well too but is very loud even on the lowest setting. I’ve used this method before I got the BlueAirs when we were dealing with real bad wildfire smoke here in California.

I have a Blue Air 411. I was waking up with a sore throat for over a year. Had the idea to run the purifier in our room at night and my sore throat is gone!

The key here is that this is a brand Costco has carried for years AND sells the replacement filters. I have this model in my son's room and it performs very well. Years ago, I bought (an awesome) BlueAir HEPA air purifier from Costco and they no longer sell the replacement filters. Those filters are crazy expensive, so that purchase turned into quite the "investment".

Having lived in fires and smog. Theres two easy brands to pick: Bluair (more expensive but rock - I have a few) Coway Back up is box fan with hvac filter (check which one for smoke / etc. Good luck!

i love my blueair. i have two cats, one is as floofy as they come, and it keeps up easily. the outside cover is machine washable and i wash it every time i do laundry. my only complaint is the filters are pricey and they’re often sold out during allergy and wildflower season. you can’t find them on their website or amazon or anywhere. and the generic ones are garbage. i’ve learned to keep a couple extra on hand.

BluAir (Swedish) is what we used in the middle east.