Review on 🌬️ LG PuriCare Mini: Small Lightweight Ultra-Quiet Portable Air Purifier for Filtering Ultra-Fine Dust and Small Particles – Ideal for Home, Bedroom, Office, Airplane, Train, Car, or On-the-Go Use – Black (AP151MBA1) by Diane Beachem

Like many others, the global pandemic has made me more concerned about things like air quality than I used to be. I've always used air purifiers at home but never thought of taking them anywhere else. When I saw LG making a portable air purifier, I found it fascinating. This thing is about the size of a 16 ounce water bottle. Charges via USB-C, which is convenient. It comes with a replaceable filter, which is very easy and convenient to install. Operating the device itself is pretty simple, you just press the power button to turn it on and you can toggle between automatic mode and multiple speed settings. The device has a light strip that runs through one end that shows air quality. Pretty smooth. Overall, this is a great looking device that's inherently easy to use. Some features are reserved for the mobile app. I have an iOS version. I searched for LG Puricare Mini in the App Store and the app that came up had all sorts of screenshots, all in Korean, which made me wonder if I was in the right place, but I got it anyway. The history of the app so far shows that the app was released 2 years ago and about 12 updates have taken place since then. It's encouraging to see some level of continued support for him. After launching the app, I had to accept the terms of service and some of the location sharing terms of service. I read the location information because I found it odd that my location is required for the air purifier to work. The terms state that they share your GPS with Accuweather for local weather and air quality information. uhhh it won't let you proceed without accepting it, which is why I reluctantly did so. Syncing your device with your phone is very easy. The app tells you what to do. Just press and hold the fan button for a few seconds and it will enter pairing mode when the app prompts you. I was relieved to see that iOS asked me to request permission to share location information with the app, after which I was given the option to decline. The functionality of the application is rather insignificant. It simply displays air quality (which the display on the unit does anyway), allows you to view air quality history and filter life. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe that if the device is not synced with the mobile app, the filter life will not be measured. because I ran this for hours before trying the app and then I got the app and the app shows I've used it for 0 hours and the filter life is 100%. The filter life appears to be 2000 hours. The only thing that worries me isn't the fault of the product itself. When COVID subsides and everything is back to normal, a year or two later, will filters still be sold for it? Will the mobile app still be supported? Hopefully. The history of the app that has been supported for the last 2 years seems promising. What I like: - Looks nice - Relatively quiet - Awesome air quality monitoring - Color indicator on unit showing excellent air quality - Provides extra peace of mind during a pandemic - Excellent battery life. What I don't like: - The app forces you to accept that your location is sent to Accuweather - The lifespan of the surveillance filter only seems to work if you have the app. I received a 4 star rating and I am generally happy with this device. This is ideal for a car, table or plane for added security.