# Filtrete Smart

> A smart way to cleaner air.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1340390225](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1340390225)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1340390225`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 3M Company
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (52,953 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-27
- **First published:** 2018-03-07
- **Size:** 100 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/filtrete-smart/id1340390225)
- **Website:** [http://www.filtrete.com/smart](http://www.filtrete.com/smart)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.filtrete.com/3M/en\_US/filtrete/smart-app/privacy/](https://www.filtrete.com/3M/en_US/filtrete/smart-app/privacy/)

## Description

Filtrete Smart pairs with Filtrete Smart Air Filters and Filtrete Smart Air Purifiers to help you understand and manage your home's air quality. It delivers tips and alerts tailored to your environment and notifies you when to replace filters based on air flow and actual usage.

Key capabilities include pairing multiple Smart Air Filters to track their life and trigger change reminders by usage; remotely controlling Smart Air Purifiers (power, fan speeds); scanning barcodes of non-smart filters to set timers; remembering filter type and size for quick replacements; monitoring outdoor air quality and trends; and receiving actionable tips to improve air quality.

## Rankings

- #5,886 — Overall

## Review summary

Filtrete Smart users appreciate the reminders and Bluetooth-enabled tracking that reduce manual maintenance, and many find the app useful when it works. However, there are frequent reliability and usability problems: notifications often fail, scheduling options are inflexible, Bluetooth syncing is unstable, post-update UX breaks hinder setup, and barcode scanning/manual entry workflows are error-prone. Privacy prompts and firmware compatibility issues are also noted by a subset of users. Overall, the app shines when functioning but has recurring reliability issues.

### Pros

- Reminders to change filters help reduce the need to track dates manually.
- Bluetooth-enabled tracking with Filtrete smart filters provides automatic status updates.
- Reduces manual tracking and helps maintain cleaner air in the home.
- Overall positive user sentiment when the app is functioning, with users expressing appreciation and praise.

### Cons

- Notifications are frequently unreliable or stop working for many users.
- Lack of flexible replacement intervals; removal of custom scheduling options (e.g., 30-day or user-defined periods).
- Bluetooth connectivity and syncing issues; devices frequently disconnect or show offline status and inaccurate readings.
- Post-update UX regressions: scanning barcodes, continuing prompts, and generic error messages hinder usage.
- Barcode scanning failures and reliance on manual data entry flow poorly, with difficulties identifying and saving filter information.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1340390225)