Remote control box fans exist. Smart ones? Not really.

Yes, there are box fans with remote controls, but true smart home integration—WiFi, voice control, apps—is still pretty rare in this category.

Most box fans are built to be cheap and simple. A remote is a nice upgrade, but companies like Lasko and Hurricane offer models where you can change speed and oscillation from across the room. That’s about as fancy as it gets without stepping up to a tower fan.

If you really want smart features (Alexa, Google Home, schedules), your best bet is a dumb box fan plus a smart plug. You’ll get on/off control and scheduling for about $15 extra. You won’t get speed control, but honestly, how often do you change the speed?

There are a few smart box-style fans out there—like the Dyson Pure Cool (which is technically a tower/air purifier) or some