According to the EPA, installing an air purifier is one of the best ways you can improve the air quality in your home. However, it can be rather cumbersome to have yet another home appliance that you need to manually control and keep track of. Many people have therefore started using smart home devices like Google Home, which allow you to control your appliances, including air purifiers, using only your voice.
Many popular air purifier companies have begun to release their own line of smart devices, but since they usually focus on Alexa more, there aren’t too many air purifiers that are compatible with Google Home. Not all of these purifiers are of good quality either, and if you are new to the world of smart appliances or air purifiers, finding the right one can be rather tricky.
In this post, we will discuss the best 15 air purifiers available that can be controlled with Google Home. We discuss them in terms of their filtering mechanisms and efficacy, their cost, their aesthetics, and the overall performance.
What is Google Home?
Devices like Alexa and Google Home are still quite new to us. So, if you aren’t sure what Google Home is or does, don’t worry – we are here to help.
Google Home is basically a ‘smart’ speaker that can communicate with you and follow your commands to perform certain tasks by using a software platform called ‘Google Assistant’.
For example, you can simply say “Okay Google, Turn the lights on”, and Google Home will turn the lights on for you without you having to even touch the switch. However, for this to work, the lights will also have to be ‘smart’ lights that can be linked with your Google Home.
Likewise, for you to use an air purifier using Google Home, the purifier must be designed to link to and be controlled by Google Home. Only then can you use your voice to control your air purifier.
There are two ways a device can be compatible with Google Home:
- Seamless setup
- Device manufacturers app
To be capable of seamless setup, an air purifier needs to have been designed specifically to work directly with the Google Home App.
Whereas other air purifiers will utilize their manufacturers apps to connect with the Google Home App, via Google Assistant.
These devices have a different set of steps to follow to connect properly with Google Home. You can access this information directly from Google, which is available via these links:
Benefits of Google Home Compatible Devices
The single biggest advantage of having Google Home compatible air purifier is voice control.
Using only your voice, you can turn your air purifier on or off, or adjust its settings as per your needs.
This can be particularly useful if you have a large space, and you are using a single air purifier that you may not have easy access to.
Even if the air purifier is close to you, having voice control can save your time and energy. Many users have found Google Home to be most useful at night, when you simply don’t want to get out of bed to turn the purifier off or to adjust its settings.
You can also ask your Google Home device to tell you what the air quality in your room is, and if your purifier is linked to a sensor, the device will tell you these stats without you having to go to your air purifier and check its screen.
With this background covered, let’s take a look at the best 15 air purifiers compatible with Google Home.
1. Afloia MagePro Air Purifier
Afloia’s MagePro Air Purifier is one of the best smart air purifiers in our line-up today that stands out with its large coverage, sturdy performance and easy controls through Google Home.
In terms of its performance, it features a four-stage filter system that includes a pre-filter (to catch larger contaminants like fur), an H13 true HEPA filter to capture up to 99.9% particles of up to 0.3 microns diameter, an activated carbon layer to adsorb odors, and a UV-C light at the end to kill remaining germs, if any.
The result is a fantastic device that can work in larger rooms up to 1500 sq. ft, and offers an impressive CADR (clean air delivery rate) of 600m³/h.
At first glance, the 11 *11 *22 inch device has a while cylindrical body and a blue transparent rim on top, giving it a rather unusual yet elegant look. It features a small display towards the top that shows the current settings and allows easy control of the device.
One of the biggest standouts about the device is its focus on smart features. Compatible with both Google Home and Alexa, this purifier allows you to use your voice to control the device. It uses its own ‘Afloia Home’ app that offers you full control over different modes and speeds.
Additional features include a timer, an ‘auto’ mode that automatically detects the pollution level and adjusts the fan speed accordingly, a real time AQI display, and super quiet functioning.
Pros:
- Large coverage area
- 4 stage filtration including a UV-C filter
- Comprehensive ‘Afloia Home’ app
- Air quality monitor and display
Cons:
- Unimpressive design
The complete range of Afloia air purifiers is available direct from Afloia.com, or via Amazon.com.
2. Purezone Turbo Smart Air Purifier
Functionally, Pure Enrichment’s Purezone Turbo Smart Air Purifier device offers something we rarely get to see in an air purifier: a 5-stage filtration system.
In addition to the usual fabric pre-filter, a HEPA filter and an activated carbon layer, the Purezone Turbo offers a UV-C light as well as an ‘antimicrobial layer’, offering comprehensive protection from odors and up to 99.9% particles 0.3 microns in size.
The device is capable of working in medium to large spaces about 430 sq. ft, where it provides a decent CADR of 280 CFM. Producing noise as little as 27 decibels in its lower fan speed, making it one of the quietest devices in our line up today.
Where the device truly stands out is in terms of the control options. In addition to the touch screen panel and its own app, PureZone Turbo offers voice control via Google Home, Alexa, or even your android phone.
You can use these to choose between four different fan speeds, use the timer, to enter sleep mode, or even to see what the current air quality in your room is.
Pros:
- 5 stage filtration system
- Intuitive app
- Multiple control options and features, including child lock
The complete range of Pure Enrichment air purifiers is available direct from Pureenrichment.com, or via Amazon.com.
3. Levoit 600s Air Purifier
Levoit is a well-established brand known for providing consistent performance at affordable prices with all of its home appliances, and the Levoit 600s is no exception.
Designwise, the 12*12*36 inch device, like our previous entries, is shaped like a tall cuboid. While the white body does not offer anything unique in terms of aesthetics, it can seamlessly fuse into the design of any room, making it suitable for a wide range of spaces, be it an office or a kitchen.
The filter is designed with very large spaces in mind, cleaning air from rooms up to 3,175 sq. ft. every hour at an incredible CADR of 410 CFM. This makes it suitable for open-concept living spaces, high-ceiling houses or even halls and seminar rooms.
The technology that it uses is quite typical, featuring the usual pre-filter, the HEPA filter and an activated carbon layer. You get additional features like a very sensitive auto mode, an energy star rating, and virtually silent functioning at just 26 decibels. Also noteworthy is the IF design award it won in 2022.
In addition to Google Assistant, you can also use the device with Alexa. To get the widest range of control, however, you will need to use its own ‘VeSync’ app.
Pros:
- Reliable brand, bestselling in the US
- Designed for very large spaces
- Extremely quiet
- Simple, intuitive control
Cons:
- Lackluster aesthetic
- Some users have complained that the app glitches frequently
4. Germguardian Smart 4-in-1 Air Purifier
With dimension of 8*10*30 inches, Germguardian’s Smart 4-in-1 purifier has the cleanest, most sophisticated looking design of all the purifiers in our line-up today. With its sleek, black surfaces and a tall, towering body, it can elevate the aesthetic of any room to make it more minimalistic and even futuristic.
Using the standard pre-filter, true HEPA filter, activated carbon layer and a UV-C lights, this device can remove up to 99.9% particles up to 0.3 microns in size, and even remove most odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Designed for smaller spaces up to 167 sq. ft. in area, this purifier offers multiple customizable setting options including 5 different speeds and an ‘ultra-quiet’ mode. You can use the control panel on top or use voice control via Google Home (and Alexa) to change these settings.
The entire process is quite intuitive and simple, making this a great choice for beginners or for those who aren’t particularly tech-savvy.
The fact that Germguardian is offering a 5-year warranty with every purchase is also a big plus.
Pros:
- Simple, minimalistic design
- Intuitive app and controls
- 5-year Warranty
Cons:
- Small area coverage
5. Coway Airmega 400s
The Coway Airmega 400s is a fantastic air purifier designed for working in rooms as large as 1560 sq. ft. with 2 ACH, making it suitable for those with larger bedrooms, open concept living spaces or even offices.
Performance wise, it is equipped with a fan that can generate a CADR of 350, along with its 3-stage filter unit which includes a pre-filter and a ‘MAX2’ filter unit, which essentially includes the typical true HEPA filter with an activated carbon filter.
There are five different fan modes, multiple timer options, and it even offers real-time adjustment of the fan settings based on the current air quality of your room. The device is also energy star certified and produces only 43 decibels of noise, even in its highest settings.
All these features can be utilized through voice control via Google Home or other devices that use Google Assistant, including your android phones.
This air purifier by Coway, is the only air purifier on our list that is capable of seamless setup with Google Home.
Pros:
- Designed for large rooms up to 1560 sq. ft
- Quiet functioning at higher fan speeds
- Real time air quality monitor and an auto mode
- Inexpensive
- Seamless setup
Cons:
- Bulky build
6. Levoit Core 400s
The Levoit Core 400s is another great model from Levoit and is in fact one of the highest rated purifiers in our line-up, often listed as the best air purifier out there in terms of quality and overall performance.
The Levoit Core 400s does not offer anything unique in terms of aesthetics; it is the same white cylindrical design we have been seeing in our list. However, at less than 13 pounds of weight, the device is very compact and fits most spaces with ease.
It can clean air from large rooms up to 405 sq. ft. with 5 Air Changes per Hour. You also get many other features including a smart-control app, the advanced H13 filter, a very sensitive auto mode, 360 degrees air circulation feature and quiet functioning. While none of these features are particularly unique to this device, the user experience with these has been overwhelmingly positive compared to many competitive brands.
Reviews have been equally good regarding voice control as the device offers simple, hassle-free compatibility with both Google Home and Alexa.
Pros:
- High quality performance, one of the best reviewed
- 360 degree air circulation
- Smart control app
- Good value for money
Cons:
- Plain design
7. Samsung Cube Air purifier
Although not the most popular choice by any means, the Samsung Cube Smart Air Purifier is a great choice when it comes to compatibility with Google Home and other voice control-based apps.
As the name implies, it is shaped like a cube and weighs 24 pounds, making it relatively portable. The porous front facade features a display that seamlessly merges into the rest of the front face, giving it a very interesting appearance when the display is turned on.
The filter itself consists of a three-stage system including a prefilter, a true HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter. Samsung claims the device is ‘virtually noiseless’ and wind free, meaning there won’t be a cold draft running through your room as is the case with some common purifiers. This makes it ideal for baby rooms where warmth is a priority.
Designed for medium sized rooms up to 310 sq. ft, the Cube also offers a real time air quality monitor, but the biggest stand-out is its filter that can last a whole year without replacement.
The Cube is compatible with Google Home, in addition to Alexa and Bixby.
Pros:
- Compatible with multiple voice control home devices
- Windless with no cool draft
- Quiet
Cons:
- Finding replacement filters is difficult
8. Levoit 300s Air Purifier
No brand seems to have paid as much attention to voice control and smart devices as much as Levoit, which is why the Levoit 300s is the third entry from the brand in our line-up today.
The appearance of this device is almost exactly similar to the other two in our list, featuring a sterile white cylinder and a porous facade. With a 9-inch circumference and a 14-inch height, it is also one of the more compact devices among the ones we are discussing.
Performance wise, the three-stage filtration system with the pre-filter, H13 True HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter is suitable for rooms up to 219 sq. ft, which is equivalent to an average bedroom in the US. What is fantastic is the speed- it can clean the air from this size in just 12 minutes, offering 5 air changes per hour.
You can use both Google Assistant and Alexa to control the device. Levoit provides its own ‘VeSync’ app for your smartphone as well, so you can track the air quality of your room and make adjustments without needing to be present around the purifier.
Additional features include a DC motor (which is very energy efficient), a sleep mode, and an auto mode.
Pros:
- Trusted brand, very high rating
- Great value for money
- Energy Efficient
Cons:
- Unattractive design
9. Blueair HealthProtect 7470i Air Purifier
Following the pandemic, Blueair released its HealthProtect range of purifiers which, in addition to several other features, offer compatibility with Google Home.
The 7470i model in particular has a slender, towering design that tapers towards the top, giving the device a modern, futuristic appearance.
Regarding performance, this purifier uses a unique ‘HEPASilent’ technology which Blueair claims is quieter and consumes less energy than traditional HEPA systems while offering protection against most common allergens and contaminants.
The device also features a ‘GermShield’ technology which not only traps viruses and bacteria in the air but also actively kills them, giving you clean and safe air to breathe in.
You get many other useful features like a real time monitor, auto-adjustment of fan speeds, very low noises and filter replacement indicators.
The filter is designed for larger rooms up to 418 sq. ft, though it could fall short if you are planning on using the device for large open concept living spaces or halls.
Pros:
- ‘HEPAsilent’ technology, efficient and quiet
- Designed against microbial pathogens
- Low energy consumption
- Futuristic design
Cons:
- No formal warranty
10. Elechomes A3B Air Purifier
Elechomes A3B Air Purifier is another great smart air purifier compatible with Google Home, Alexa and any essentially phone with the Elechomes app.
Designed for medium sized spaces up to 323 sq. ft, this device offers a decent CADR of 135 CFM, making it suitable for rooms where the pollution load is not too high.
This is also suited for bedrooms and nurseries more than some of the other entries in our list because of its ultra quiet functioning. At just 22 dB of noise in its sleep mode, the purifier is barely noticeable.
The filter mechanism itself consists of a true HEPA filter and offers other handy features like 3 fan speeds, 4 timer options and an auto mode.
Even the design is quite ergonomic with a concave handle and just 14 pounds of weight for easy transport, along rounded edges for safety.
Pros:
- Ergonomic design
- Super quiet
Cons:
- Low CADR value, not suited for large rooms
11. Filtrete Smart Air Purifiers (Large and Medium)
For Large Rooms
For Medium Rooms
The Filtrete Smart Air Purifiers are a popular choice in the ‘smart’ appliance category, with both its large unit (designed for up to 310 sq. ft) and medium unit (for ~150 sq. ft) being highly rated. Because of the similarities in their build and performance, we are discussing the two devices together.
Both devices feature a sleek cylindrical body that is clean and modern, fitting seamlessly into any modern home or office. The ‘large’ version is taller, whereas the ‘Medium’ version stands wider, but the overall aesthetic is quite similar in both.
Both devices work using a true HEPA filter that can remove up to 99.9% contaminants from your room, including most pet dander, pollen, fur, smoke and even some microbes.
These purifiers also feature a laser-based pollution sensor that shows the air quality as a light embedded on top of the device, meaning you can see the air getting cleaner as the device runs. You can easily monitor the air quality and adjust its settings through Google Home or Alexa, using only your voice.
The ‘large’ unit offers a good CADR of 200 CFM, whereas the medium version only has 98 CFM, which is something to keep in mind before making a purchase.
Pros:
- Sleek modern design and display
- Intuitive user interface, easy to use and understand
- Good value for money
- Generally, receives good reviews
Cons:
- Low CADR in the ‘Medium’ version, recommended only for residential use
12. LG Puricare 360 degree Air Purifier
LG’s Puricare 360 degree air purifier stands out the moment you look at it. The cylindrical body with a circular fan located on top may not fit everyone’s taste, but it is certainly different from the regular white cylinder that most other brands seem to be offering.
Performance wise, the filter consists of a single stage True HEPA filter that can remove up to 99.97% contaminants of 0.3 microns in size. This is suitable for medium sized to large rooms up to 310 sq. ft in size.
LG also claims to have a ‘360 degrees’ technology that delivers the clean air in all directions around the device, including the floors. This is in contrast to the single draft of air the most purifiers create.
You get additional features like LED based air quality monitor, ultra-quiet functioning and of course, compatibility with Google Home and Alexa.
You will notice that the device is not too popular in the US but verified independent reviewers have had nothing but good words to say about the purifier. We certainly think this could be the device for you if you are looking for a purifier that offers simple but efficient functioning at affordable prices.
Pros:
- Unique design
- ‘360 degrees’ technology
- Sturdy build and quality
Cons:
- Single stage filter
13. Geeni Breathe XL Smart Hub Air Purifier
Geeni’s Breathe Smart Hub Air Purifier has a sleek yet simple design with a tilted fan on top, giving the entire device a formal yet unique appearance. At just 4.79 pounds, this is also the lightest device in our list today.
Powered by a battery, this purifier uses the usual three stage filtration system that can remove 99.9% contaminants from your room including most dust, smoke, pet dander and even odors. However, the device is clearly designed with smaller spaces in mind and can only provide a small CADR of 110 cubic meters per hour.
Despite this limitation, The Breathe XL offers many other features like 3 fan speeds, two timers, quiet operation, filter replacement alert and an auto-shut off.
It is compatible with Google Home, Alexa and Microsoft Cortana.
Pros:
- Small and lightweight
- Battery operated
- Suited for small rooms
- Does not need a separate hub, can directly connect to home wifi
Cons:
- Not suited for medium to large rooms
14. HIMOX Air Purifier
The HIMOX Air Purifier does everything! It is an awesome unit that delivers in both high air quality and usability. It works with Alexa and can be voice controlled using Google Home following set up via their Smart Life APP.
Another great feature is the option to use the auto air quality mode, where it will automatically increase or decrease power depending on the surroundings.
Designed for large rooms up to 356 sq. ft, the HIMOX contains three filters including:
- Pre-filter: Removes dust, dander, and dirt.
- Medical grade HEPA filter: Removes 99.97% of harmful airborne particles down to 0.3 microns in size such as pollen, dust, mold, and mites.
- Activated carbon filter: Removes odors, gases, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), smoke and fumes.
It also removes 99.9 % of certain airborne viruses!
Pros:
- 2 Year warranty
- CADR rate of 100 CFM3
- Has adjustable light (bright – soft)
Cons:
- Not seamless setup – it’s via an APP
15. Proscenic A8 SE Air Purifier
Proscenic have their A8 SE Air Purifier that works with Alexa, Google Home and, of course, the Procenic APP. Weighing in at 3.1 kilograms, it’s designed for big rooms and boasts having a CADR of 200 m3/h.
It will purify the air in a 1,345 sq. ft (125 m2) room every hour. Despite its power, it can also run quiet at just 28dB on the lowest setting. In this sleep mode all lights including the display will be turned off – perfect for a good night’s rest.
The three-layer filter system will remove 99.97 % of airborne contaminants down to 0.3 microns. You also have the option to use alternative filters as you need, such as antibacterial- or pet-specific filters.
Pros:
- 2-year warranty
- Noise: 28-55dB
- Comes with standard True HEPA filter
- Uses less energy than a light bulb (4-30 W) at all speeds
Cons:
- Antibacterial or Pet filters sold separately
- Not seamless setup – it’s via an APP
Do Levoit air purifiers work with Google Home?
The Levoit 600s, Levoit Core 400s and Levoit 300s models can work with Google Home. These devices can also work with Alexa.
For other Levoit Air Purifier models, you can still have smart controls through the ‘VeSync’ app that Levoit provides.
Levoit 600s
Works with Google Home & Alexa
Levoit 400s
Works with Google Home & Alexa
Levoit 300s
Works with Google Home & Alexa
Does Blueair work with Google Home?
There are four models from BlueAir under its HealthProtect Range that can work with Google Home, which include:
- HealthProtect 7410i,
- HealthProtect 7470i,
- HealthProtect 7710i,
- HealthProtect 7770i.
All four of these models are designed to provide 24-hour protection against viruses and bacteria.
How do I connect my Xiaomi air purifier to Google Home?
To connect your Xiaomi Air Purifier to Google Home, follow these simple steps:
- Open the Google Home app on your phone.
- Click on the + sign, and tap ‘Set Up Device’.
- Click on the second option, ‘Have Something Already Set Up’.
- Choose ‘Mi Home’.
- You will be asked to log in to Mi Home with your Mi credentials. Once you log in, the linking process will begin, and you’re done! You can now use Google Home to control your Mi devices, including the Xiaomi Air Purifier.
For the full range of Xiaomi Air Purifiers available from Amazon, click here.
