Customers are positive about the speaker, light, app, safety features, heating, and music features of the 68" Infrared Tower Heater with Speaker. They appreciate the convenience of the app, the safety features that prevent accidents, and the speaker's sound quality. Customers are negative about the assembly process, finding it to be somewhat challenging.
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Pros mentioned:
Light, Speaker
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Multipurpose Heater
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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This heater was a great purchase! It is so very innovative with the incorporation of a bluetooth speaker and infrared technology. It was super simple to assemble (just attaching the base plate). The instructions navigate you through downloading the app to connect your bluetooth device of choice. The sound quality is nice and clear. The heater has two settings and the heat emits immediately. The heater also has a light with several colors and modes to choose from. It is also water resistant, which is great for the winter and snowy conditions. I will be purchasing another one to have a pair, and will also recommed to family and friends!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
App
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing patio heater
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I just love this heater. The assembly was super easy and didn’t take long at all. I love that it has an app that controls everything and is easy to navigate through. The speaker has great sound quality. It plays/streams music from whatever source you have connected via Bluetooth. The LED lights have different modes and colors which is awesome. The heater immediately gets hot when turned on. This heater has made my back patio so much cozier. I will be ordering another one soon. Overall, this heater gets 5 ⭐️ from me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
App, Heating, Light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Party Tower Heater
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The Farenheit-68" Infrared Tower Heater with Speaker is a nice item to have if your having a party, inviting friends or family over, and simply would like to stay warm. To assemble the Tower Heater, it requires placing the base on the bottom of the heater. I recommend laying the heater on the floor gently. Propping the top portion on the styrofoam it comes with or another item. This will help when screwing in the three screws that need to be placed into the bottom to secure the base. Please read the directions as you are dealing with an appliance that requires electricity and will get warm. Be sure to remove all the items that protect the heater before plugging in. Downloaded the Farenheit app. When viewing the app you have a Home icon, Accent Light icon, Equalizer icon, and settings icon. These icons help to assist when changing the lighting of the Tower. There are multiple light colors that you are able to choose, in addition to using the flashing light option, and or selecting a scenario lighting option. The equalizer allows you to adjust the type of sound that comes out of the speaker. The options include and are not limited to Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, and more. You connect your bluetooth device to the heater lamp to play your music. The speaker had great volume. When it comes to the heater, it heats up quite quickly. Remember to keep objects away from the heater for safety reasons. I like that there is a tip feature on this Tower Heater. If the heater tips over, no need to panic, there is an automatic shut off that takes place. Overall love the heater and would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light
Cons mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice device but only heats a small radius
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Our first one arrived with the Ruby Red Heating tube broken. A replacement was promptly sent out and arrived undamaged. Customer service was great.
You will need 2 people to assemble. You have to tip the tower upside down and the bottom metal plate is 2 pieces that are secured to the tower with an included hex wrench. A single plate would have been easier but they probably split it so it would fit in a smaller box. The Styrofoam will leave a mess on your floor – have a vacuum handy. There are foam pieces in the tower to protect the heating tube and they must be removed. Save them and the plastic sleeve for the tower. You will want them for storage.
Moving the unit will require 2 people so you don’t damage the heating tube. You cannot just leave this unit outside in the rain or snow. It isn’t very heavy, just awkward to carry.
It looks really cool when it is hooked up. Download the app to your phone to control the light and the music. Click on the magnifying glass in the upper left to pair the tower with your phone. You can change the color to be solid, patterns, sync to the music, etc… Whatever music you stream on your phone will Bluetooth to the tower. For maximum volume set your phone to max and the app to max. That is loud enough to be fun but not upset your neighbors.
The heater is warm and on a cool night it puts out enough heat for 2 or 3 people sitting nearby. But here in MN on a very cold fall night it wouldn’t be enough. Since the primary function is a heater, it should put out more heat. There are low and high settings for the heat but we will always use high or it doesn’t put out enough heat.
Personally, I really like it. It is simple to use, fun and looks nice on our deck. As a heater, I would rate it a 3.5 and as a light / music device it would be a 4. So I will overall round up to a 4.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Very very nice . I look that it a light and Bluetooth.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
App, Light
Cons mentioned:
Power cord
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Great LED Lamp. Pretty Bad Heater
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Pros:
- 68" height is perfect
- Not too heavy, yet firm enough not to topple over
- LED top light is brightn with tons of color options
- App has multiple "scenes" which you can use to set different "moods". My favorite was the "candle" setting which emulates more of a natural light.
- Seems to be of reasonably good quality. Heavy plastics and metal used throughout
- The app works well, is easy to navigate, and all features work as expected
- Very easy to use. There is a top power button to turn on the LED light. There is a lower knob used to turn on and adjust the heating element
- Produces decent heat when using indoors, such as a garage
- Produced ok audio volume when using indoors, such as a garage
- Cools down very quickly when powered off
Cons:
- Bluetooth audio is very low in volume, even when both the app and phone are turned to maximum
- Due to this being an electric heating element, this is not adequate enough to product satisfactory heat when using outdoors in cold temperatures
- The audio fidelity is terrible. This is at most, a novelty feature and should not be a major consideration when purchasing this product
- The base assembles in two pieces. It's an awkward way to put it together, and doesn't really make any sense as to why. I believe this is for shipping purposes only.
- Power cord is very short. Needs extension cord when using in most setups
Overall I am fairly disappointed with this heat tower. It fails to do it's main objective, produce heat, when used outside. I stopped feeling ANY heat what so ever with distances for about 2 feet away. This is not useful in cold temperatures when outdoors with a single tower. When standing directly next to it, heat could be felt. Using this indoors does produce a better result. Something like a garage heater, where propane is not an option, is the best use case for this. The audio speaker is novelty at best, with terrible audio fidelity and volume. It works, and should not be a consideration when deciding if this is worth a purchase. The best feature about this tower is the LED lamp. It has multiple color adjustments, is bright and radiant.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Safety, Speaker
Cons mentioned:
Power cord
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Makes you warm all over
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This unit has a lot of positives going for it and do recommend but it does need to be plugged in.
Unit was nicely packed although styrofoam was everywhere. Just had to attach the 2-piece base, take out the black support discs from the column and I was ready to plug in and synch with its app. The instructions came with a QR code directing you to the correct app download for android/apple. Once downloaded I opened app and selected add unit and it was synched very quickly. A voice from unit tells you when synch is complete, and I will say most of my neighbors were aware too as default was 100% volume.
The heat switch controls on/off and heat setting. You can set heat to low (750w) or high (1500w) but I am a little disappointed it didn’t have sliding temperature adjustment (maybe even set temp in app?), but it works fine. Where I am at it is still over 100 so was worried it might be hard to test the heating – but at low setting I could feel the heat sitting a few of feet away within minutes. The heating element runs through the middle of the unit providing 360 degrees radiant heat rather than being deflected top down as most propane heaters do. The safety frame around the heating element stays relatively cool. I ran unit for 15 minutes on low and could wrap my hands around the frame, after another 15 minutes on high I could still touch the frame without being burned. This is very important to me with 2 grandsons running around and why I am also concerned about them tripping over the cord. But I decided to use a cover for the cord, such as is often used in offices to help alleviate that issue. The base is heavy, and it seems sturdy – the unit has a built-in safety switch to turn it off should it get tipped over. Cord is about a tad less than 6 feet in length. I feel they have done all they can to insure it is safe.
The speaker/LED RGB lighting has its own on/off switch. There are multiple settings for the lights such as selecting color(s), flashing frequency, brightness, etc. There is also an equalizer for sound settings. For some reason, and maybe it’s the music app I am using (or operator error), but I had to have the sound up very high on phone and heater to hear any sound. The sound was good just had to crank it up. Instructions indicate you can daisy chain multiple units.
The upside is the unit is light weight and easily moved around but does not have built in handles. Its nice not having to lug around propane tanks and hassle with refilling/replacing them.
The downside is you need to be able to plug it in, so if power is out or no plug around its not usable.
Overall, a nicely built unit that I look forward to using as it gets cooler.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light, Safety
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Heater doesn’t get that hot - Could be better
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I picked this up looking for an alternative to the propane heating towers outside. I recently built a nice large deck with plenty of entertaining space so having a heater to keep warm with as we go into Fall was a must. I know the propane ones do the job but also can represent a real fire hazard so I had been looking for an alternative. This Farenheit tower seems to be something that would work, but my experience wasn’t great and left me wanting more.
I feel like the company spent too much time worrying about the bells and whistles vs making this what it should be overall, which is a good space heater.
Setup was easy. In the box was just the tower, instructions, and the base split into 2 pieces. Just have to tip the tower on its side and install both base pieces using 3 screws and the included wrench. Make sure you read through the instructions as it includes a QR code to download the needed app to control the lights on the heater. The bluetooth for music can be controlled just by searching your local bluetooth connections for the tower heater. Connect as you usually would any other BT device.
**Also very important is there are these foam pieces (about 8) stuck in the sides of the tower during shipping that are there to protect the heating element. They have yellow stripes on the end of the black foam pieces. Make sure you pull these out before turning the heat on. They can cause smoke issues or even catch on fire if you leave them in. They are only for shipping protection.
So again the heat feature, which I got this for, leaves much to be desired. I had this on for 30 minutes on “high”, and unless I am within 2 feet of this tower you can’t feel it. The pictures on the bestbuy listing really don’t exaggerate just HOW CLOSE you need to be to feel the heat. Even if I put this right next to my patio table and 6 people are sitting there, I’m sure half wouldn’t be able to feel the heat. And it was 50ish degrees last night. I can’t imagine when its actually 30.
On the other part of the “features” for this, it does include a nice LED light on top with multiple custom settings from the app. You can set custom moods and flashing effects, or sync it to strobe to your music. Or just turn it off if you don’t want it on. It also includes 8 speakers in the top per the side of the box. Like mentioned I easily connected via BT and was able to play music. It sounded good and got quite loud.
My only gripe with the light on top is its UGLY. Like a giant kids toy microphone or something. Or one of those giant Christmas candles. I REALLY REALLY wish the top light/speaker part was optional and could screw off and be removed. It comes pre-attached in the box so I’m not sure if it can be removed or not easily.
Overall not sure I can recommend this if you are looking for an outside space heater. It just doesn’t get warm enough or cover enough space.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heating, Light
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
An ok outdoor space heater …
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I finally have an outside space that I can have patio furniture and am looking forward to cooler nights
ahead. With that in mind I started looking into outdoor heaters and came across Farenheit’s 68 in.
Infrared Tower Heater.
The heater came in solid packaging. A six foot long box, packed tight in styrofoam. The box contains the
heater, a bottom stand in two pieces, hardware for assembly, & instructions. Total time to assemble was
less than 5 minutes for one person, and really is a matter of tightening screws in the base with the
included allen key. Once put together, the heater is solid and there doesn’t appear to be at risk of
tipping/falling over in normal conditions.
Like most electronics, there is an app to download to control most of the features like the audio and
lighting. Set up here involved downloading and connecting the heater to your phone thru Bluetooth.
Starting with the core function, heat, this tower did quickly throw off heat. It hasn’t been all that cool
outside yet, so we only used the heater on the low setting so far. There is a high setting as well, that I’m
sure we’ll use as the nights get cooler in fall.
Moving on to the features controlled thru the app, the lighting and the sound. The lighting is really cool.
You can pick just about any solid color, while controlling brightness. There are also options to make the light flash at various paces or set a scenario, such as sunset or even light in sync with music. The speaker
will do its job and play music, or whatever audio you choose. Don’t expect the highest quality sound
though. Controlling both thru the app is simple, when it’s working as it should. I did find far too often
that the app glitched where I could only play music and not control the lighting or I could control the
lighting but would have no sound. Restarting the app fixed the issue but is frustrating.
Overall, the Fahrenheit Infrared Tower Heater is an ok product. It performs well at its most basic
function, safely heating an outdoor space. The bells and whistles leave something to be desired and the
controls thru the app can bit a little hit or miss.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heating
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good heater with some extra "ok" features
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I was looking for a heater to keep near my grill and TV to use during the fall and winter. I have a propane heater that I use for the seating area that works well for guests, but doesn't reach all the way behind the bar to the grill. A couple of things I liked about this one was that it had Bluetooth connectivity and lights that are controllable via an app.
I'll start with the most important feature for a tower heater...it's ability to heat the area you need it to heat. On that front, the electric heater warms up quickly and warms up an area a few feet around the heater pretty well. The weather hasn't gotten too cold yet so it is hard to say how effective it will be when it's in the 40s or 50s, but I was happy with the coverage since I can keep it pretty close to where I have my seat setup.
I liked this one since it is rated as dust and water-resistant (IP55 rating). This will be used in a dusty environment so this was pretty important and being water resistant is usually a good sign for an outdoor electric device.
The reason I got this one was for heating a small area and it does that as expected. This one also has a speaker and lights so I'll cover those features. Essentially...meh. The speaker isn't the greatest, but it plays music...just don't expect great sound. You don't need to download the app to connect to bluetooth.
If you want to control the light, you need to download the app. Once I downloaded the app, it took me a couple tries to get it to connect to the heater. I'm not certain if it was because I had already connected to it via Bluetooth or something else, but it took numerous times to disconnecting Bluetooth to get it to finally connect to the app. The options to control the light is pretty basic (Manual, Flashing, and Scenario). The Manual tab allows you to select a single color; Flashing allows you select the color and a flashing mode; and Scenario allows you to select special modes such as a Halloween or Christmas themed display. I played around with them and seriously don't think I will ever use more than a single color. The flashing lights were annoying and the themes were pretty simplistic.
Overall, if I was just rating for the heating capability, I would probably rate this a 5. However, since this also comes with an average speaker and light, I moved the rating down to a 4.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Safety
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Infrared Heat is not as effective as Propane
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While the speaker functions work great, the infrared heater is disappointing. The low mode provides no heat, while heat generated in the high mode can only be felt within about 3 feet of the tower. Currently the heater works marginally well (if you sit close), but it is currently the first week of fall in Washington state - which is not particularly cold in the evenings. I have very low expectations for its performance once the weather actually cools down. The heating element is also quite bright which might annoy some. See the pictures for an example of just how much red light is emitted by the heater.
As the power cord is only 6 feet long - the usability is incredibly limited. The product manual states that the heater is not to be used with any power strip, or extension cord - meaning that it should not be used anywhere other than directly next to your house. These limitations make me immediately miss the convenience of a propane heater - which produces significantly more heat and can be placed anywhere (without the need of an electrical outlet). Admittedly this is safer (and cheaper) than using propane, but it is incredibly limited (if you follow the rules of not using an extension cord - advice which most people (including myself) will probably ignore).
The safety features do work quite well. When the tower tips past about 45 degrees, the heating element automatically shuts off - and, if the speaker is on, it will play a loud warning tone to alert you that the tower has fallen over. Thankfully the tower is pretty solid and I don’t anticipate it falling over from the wind.
While the tower is IP55 certified (protected from limited dust ingress and can stand up to light water sprayed from any angle), I would not recommend leaving it out in the rain as the majority of the unit is covered in a soft felt like material that will probably become dirty and grimy if it gets wet. The soft material that covers the protective grill seems to prevent the tower from getting hot enough to cause burns, but it seems as though it will also collect dust that will be hard to remove.
I do like that Bluetooth speakers are integrated into the towers and they pair seamlessly, but the heater is such a letdown that I would find it very difficult to recommend them. Thankfully the speakers can be used independently of the heater - so I will probably use my two towers to play music, but not so much for heat.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speaker
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy Heater.
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The Farenheit Electric Infrared Tower Heater with Speaker and RGB Lighting is well worth the investment. I have an outdoor propane tower heater that I still have not used. It needs to be wheeled to here and there, or to my front yard which will be more effort than I'm willing to put in. Sometimes we sit out on the driveway with neighbors, and when it's cold we've used a firepit in the past. Whoa, that was fun but miserable at the same time because we all reeked of smoke. I then bought the propane heater and assembled it on our back patio. Wheeling out front (with no concrete path) will be a lot of work. Enter in the Farenheit Tower Heater. I can just pick it up and take it to any location with a lot less effort. I would suggest to the manufacturer to add a handle or two for easy grip. When you move it, your first instinct is to grab from the bottom because the top just seems like it may give out if you grab there over and over. When I grab from the bottom, I walk hunchbacked to the location, it's just a bit awkward. Maybe I can grab it from the top, but I don't want to find out the hard way.
The assembly is pretty easy. The base just needs to be screwed to the bottom. It is a heavy plate and the edges are a little sharp until they are fully secured, just take your time and be careful.
Once all the assembly is done and plugged in, it's a quick turn of the knob and your heat is ready. ** When you unpackage the tower, make sure to remove the foam spacers from the cage part. It almost looks like they belong there. They don't!! There is a sticker to remind you to remove them too, thank goodness because I somehow missed that memo in the booklet. (I was so focused on assembly that I guess I didn't catch it.)
The infrared heat feels amazing. I'm a huge fan and so are my kids. It has a high and a low setting. I have not used it outside yet because it's still 90 degree temperatures here during the day. The instruction manual says that indoor use is allowed as long as there is 3 feet of clearance all around the heater. Yay!!! I'm thinking hot yoga possibly. It's a fun tower since it has the lights and bluetooth speaker. I've had the music on for several days during the day. I first used music that was 528 hz frequency and made the house feel like a zen den. It's so peaceful. Today, I've been jamming to rock and cleaning the house. You can use the bluetooth speaker without the app. (The light will be a solid red color if no app control detected.) I downloaded the app and I can control the lights and adjust the sound. I like the smooth color switching option and the 'Jazz' sound option. I'd be hesitant to store this outdoors without a cover. I am not sure if one is available to purchase. You can keep the clear plastic that comes in the package to put on the tower (when it's cooled down) to keep bugs out. I would suggest to the manufacturer that a cover be made available.
Another cool feature is the 'cool touch' technology. The cage around the heat element is coated with a material that feels like crushed velvet. The surface does not burn when touched. I have not tried this though after an hour or two of use, so I'd recommend not testing it just in case. I can't wait to use this in a month or two when the weather cools off. This is a great buy and can be used year round indoors and out. I'm tempted to get a second one. If I did, it can sync the speakers easily.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heating, Light, Speaker
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Five Star Heater ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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We were looking for extra heating for our back patio in the fall and winter months. We already have a small firepit and wanted a little something more. Found this one online and decided to give it a try.
Two things that specifically caught our eye about this one was the Bluetooth connectivity and the lights that are controllable via the app. It’s most important function, the tower heater, is quite nice. On the front, the electric heater warms up quickly and warms an area just a few ft around the heater quite well. Take note that the instructions do suggest the heater being at least 3 ft away from any other objects. Another important feature is that it is dust and water-resistant!
Now onto the speaker. The speaker is 4” and plays/streams music from whatever source you have connected via Bluetooth. The sound for us is quite nice and satisfying and you’re able to adjust your volume, treble, bass etc… via your app. (You’ll need to download the app from your App Store or scan the QR Code provided on your instruction manual.)
Last but not least, the lighting. You control the lighting through the app; it took us about 3-4 tries to get it to connect to the heater. We had to disconnect and reconnect our Bluetooth several times but finally got it to work! The Manual tab allows for a single color. Flashing allows you to select any color in a flashing mode. Scenario allows for selecting special modes like Candlelight, Halloween, Christmas themed display etc…Overall we give this heater a 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Share the Warmth
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I recently had an in-ground pool built in the backyard of my place of residence. I thought an outdoor electric heater would be a nice addition to the outdoor comfort of family and friends during the fall and winter days. I managed to get the Fahrenheit Tower Electric Heater with BT Speaker and Lights. The unit was shipped in a tall box wrapped in cellophane and foam. The box included the heater and two steel plates that served as stands for the heater. The heater aesthetics are pretty decent. The heater does not look like a large appliance. The initial set-up was easy. It took me a little over 5 minutes to attach the two steel plates with three hex screws. The heater comes with a "Tip-Over Safety Switch," which automatically turns off if it senses the device is tilted more than a specified angle. I plugged the heater into the electrical outlet and downloaded the Smart App on my phone using the QR code, which was included in the instruction booklet. The Fahrenheit Tower Electric Heater heater came with some useful features. All of these features are in the Smart App. The app allowed me to control the lights and stream my music from my cellular phone wirelessly through BT technology. Using the Smart App, I could change the color of the light from a solid color to a choice of light patterns. I could also sync the light patterns to the sound of music. The speaker in this heater is located near the top of the tower. I used the app to try to improve the sound quality of the music by making adjustments to the treble, bass, and equalizer. But I think the speaker sound in this heater is a little lacking and could be improved. The heater has two heat settings. A low setting and a high setting. The heater did not produce enough heat in the low setting. It worked best in the high setting. At its high setting, the heater produced enough heat to keep a small group of my guest warm. We sat comfortably about three or four feet from the heater. Although this heater is made to be used outdoors, I would not leave the unit out in the rain or the snow. If you plan to leave it outdoors, you should get a plastic cover to protect the heater from the elements when not in use. Or, you can store the heater inside the garage or storage shed. I would recommend this heater to heat a small area on a patio or a pool deck. I would not recommend this heater to be used to heat a large area or in very cold regions.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Fun lighting, good sound, weak heat
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I was excited to try out this tower as I had been eyeing it for a while. Overall, I would say its performance is just average / ok. Assembly of the tower was super easy. I really appreciate the size and weight of the base which gives the tower a stable foundation. Finding a good spot for the tower was a bit tricky. The manual recommends keeping it at a minimum distance of 3 feet from other objects, but the cord is very short, and it really limits the placement of the tower. Initial use of the tower was also a bit frustrating. Getting my phone to connect to the tower properly via the app was not as straight forward as it should have been, and the directions were a bit off; which added to the confusion. I initially connected to the wrong connection option for the tower, and once connected, I couldn’t change the speaker settings or the lights. Restarting the app didn’t resolve this. Instead I had to turn off the tower, restart the app, and then I was able to reconnect my phone to the tower via the other connection option, which then allowed me to control all the settings. After testing out a few things within the app, I closed the app and then quickly reopened it after wanting to adjust the light some more. When I reopened the app, I had once again lost control of the lights and sound settings.
Within the app, you are able to change the coloring of the light and the flashing of it. There are a bunch of fun settings and adjustments that can be changed with it. The sound quality of the speaker is good. There are preset settings to adjust for whatever is playing but I didn't notice much of a difference when switching between them. That said, adjustments to the bass and treble weren't very noticeable either, and it is pretty evident that this is a midrange speaker. For me, the clarity of the sound and the volume range was more important than the high quality of the speaker, and the tower exceeded my expectations in both of those categories. The sound was clear throughout the entire volume range for the speaker. The lower volume setting was perfect for just sitting outside, near the speaker, and wanting some background music, and the higher volume range was impressively loud. To test the higher end of the volume range, I walked to the very back of my yard and then turned up the sound. The sound was loud and clear from a decent distance away AND I was still able to control the tower with my phone, so the Bluetooth range of the tower proved to be very good as well. In regards to the sound, I think it is additionally worth mentioning that you can link multiple towers together. I’m not sure if this option is extended to other Bluetooth speakers, but that would definitely be a nice option if so.
Last, I tested out the heating feature of the tower. I had set the tower to be 3 feet away from everything (as recommended in the directions) and sat about 3 feet from it. While there was a bit of a difference between the low and high heat settings, I wasn't that impressed with the heat output overall. Maybe if you have a few of these set up it will heat up an area where people are sitting, but by itself, it makes a minimal difference.
There's definitely room for improvement with this tower, especially with the app. The light features are very cool and the sound is good for an outdoor speaker, but the heating is just ok. If looking to purchase this tower solely for the heating, I cannot recommend relying on it alone to heat a small space.
Pros
-Sturdy base
-Fun lighting features
-Clear sound
-Excellent volume range
-Good Bluetooth connection range
-Ability to link with other towers and speakers
Cons
-Short cord (this was additionally annoying because the manual states to not use extension cords with the tower)
-Weak heat output
-App use / control inconsistent
-Average sound quality
-Price for mediocre performance
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
App, Heating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wish I could give this product a million stars!
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This is the easiest technological product that I have! The total set up of assembly and connecting to the app took less than 15 minutes! Assembly was super easy! You connect the tower to the base with 3 screws and you're done!!!!! Getting set up with the app was a breeze! The interface is super easy! As soon as you connect to the speaker, you are pretty much set up. That process took about 2 seconds. I love the different lights and how they can be controlled with different settings. My favorite is the music sync. It sets the tone of night! The speakers have great volume! And the heater makes any fall night warm! I am super excited about this product! As soon as I finished the setup, I immediately made plans of different parties and nights around it. It turned my boring patio into evenings of relaxation and enjoyment! I am buying at least 2 more immediately!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light, Safety
Cons mentioned:
Instructions
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great product but...
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This is something I never thought I would want or need and then I moved somewhere it dips into the 50's almost every single night of the year...yes even in June, July, August and September. So we knew that if we wanted to enjoy those late summer evenings without having to keep the fall/winter coats out year round, we needed a solution. The Fahrenheit Infrared Tower Heater does the trick and then some. Now keep in mind, it isn't going to blast heat like one of those propane towers that you can't even get near for fear of your face melting off, but it gets warm enough that it will warm you and yours within a reasonable vicinity of the tower, and you can still move it, touch it, bump it etc. without worrying you'll burn yourself. This makes it much safer to be around the kids as well.
The light and the options for the light make this a fun heater to have around especially when you've got friends over or you're having a night time dance party outside with your toddler. While I don't own more than one, knowing I can connect all of them together so they all play the same song/sounds makes me want to do some fun things for halloween.
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because the instructions are sorely lacking. First of all it tells you to put the two bottom plates together on the ground, and then it shows you how to attach them to the bottom of the heater. Well the heater must be upside down and you have to attach the plates one at a time in mid air to the bottom of the heather with the hex bolts and tool they provide. Not the end of the world, but its a rough start and a frustrating assembly even though we're only talking 3 screws.
Next after following the instructions in the manual, you need to also follow the instructions on the yellow label that is taped underneath the control knob toward the bottom of the tower...again not the end of the world, but if you miss these instructions you're not going to be happy. (Thankfully I saw them in time.)
Lastly, you scan a QR code that takes you to the app download to control the lamp features...except after installing the app, and connecting the lamp via bluetooth to your phone, the app doesn't control any of the lights, or built in equalizer for various music types or anything. So you have to make sure you follow the instructions on the company's home page for the product as well. (No clue why this step isn't in the manual, or in the copy of the manual that's on the app.) But you have to make sure to connect the app to the lamp separately from connecting bluetooth to the lamp. You do this with the magnifying glass icon in the top left of the app.
Overall, this is a great product once you get it set up, but the instructions leave a lot to be desired.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speaker
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great heater for my garage
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Very cool heater that doubles as a speaker! Was well packaged and arrived undamaged. Great sounding speakers and a nice addition to my garage for winter. LED lighting is a plus and makes working in the garage an awesome experience. Recommended for anyone who wants to add ambiance to any space, porch or pool. Cannot wait to use while I grill outside this winter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heating, Safety
Cons mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice addition to my patio for cold nights
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I live in a townhouse in Georgia, with a very large patio space. I have been wanting to find something to keep us warm in the winter, because they have been fairly cold in recent years even in single digits. Being able to still sit on the patio when it’s chillier outside has been a goal of mine. I thought about a fire pit, but I do have a dog and would be concerned. I also have been wanting to put a speaker outside as well. Insert the Farenheit Infrared Tower Heater!
I will say that putting the stand on took much longer than I would have liked, and in my opinion may require someone to hold the unit. It’s like a puzzle piece, that also has to be perfectly aligned with the holes for the screws and try to balance the unit itself. I plugged it into a grounded socket as instructed outside. It’s surprisingly lightweight, and a great height. Please make sure to follow all Instructions for safety! I do appreciate the fact that there is a turn off feature if the unit falls or is tipped over for any reason which is reassuring.
I had some difficulty getting my phone connected, but once I did you have a lot of color customization options, and the sound quality for the music was better than expected.
I noticed the unit heats up very quickly and could be felt about 6 ft away. I cannot wait for cold fall/winter nights to get the best usage out of this. I was able to fill most of my patio checklist with just this one item. It’s a must have for function, setting a cool mood, and staying warm.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speaker and heater
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I bought this speaker for the backyard for the family. The kids and wife are loving it with all the cool lights and keeps them warm at the same time. Sound on the speaker is great. Love this product it’s a must have.