Before you comment on the absurdity of a "Smart" water pitcher, hear me out (because you not being the target audience doesn't mean this isn't a good product).
This is made for a very specific type of person: someone that cannot remember when to change the filter. Sure, one could say, "set the alarm for two months", but, it's not that simple. Let's say you drink for two months, but maybe drink twenty gallons of water in those two months, you're not drinking the forty gallons of water a singular filter is made for. If you should switch out the filter at this point you would've wasted the filter as it was only used for half its life—only because two months have passed.
If you're a student, you likely stretch that two month filter time to three, or even four months. If that is the case, this isn't the pitcher for you.
— HOW IT WORKS —
First, register your 'Smart' pitcher at Brita's Infinity website with your Amazon account information. This will enable Amazon to automatically ship you a new $5.99 filter whenever you go past the forty gallons that the filter is made for. I chose not to register at the moment, and will change my filters as needed since I have extra Brita filters at home. I will register once I use them up.
This pitcher has an electronic reader at the top that tells you how much water has flowed through. As to how it actually senses the water flow, I emailed customer service for clarification on this, and they said the pitcher has a "volumetric indicator" that "tracks how many times you pour your pitcher." This isn't an electronic model that has a two-month timer.
The black lid has four LED lights:
• Left and right arrows
• 40+ gallons
• 36-40 gallons
• 0-36 gallons
After you refill the pitcher with water, one of these will blink, that will tell you how much water has flowed through. Once it lights up at 40+, it's time to change filters and reset the sensor (by holding the "Start" button for five seconds).
This pitcher runs on a non-replaceable sealed battery, which lasts for five years. The pitcher will still be functional after that, but the indicator lights will stop working. At that point, you could buy a new one or keep using it. I've owned my current pitcher for nearly six years and it still works fine, *however*, I have dropped a pitcher before in under a year's time, and I'm sure you have too, causing the pitcher to crack and become useless; so I guess five years is a reasonable replacement time.
— FILTERS —
One of the great things about Brita is that they've been using the same filter design for at least a decade. The outside has changed a little, but it still fits in the pitcher you bought all those years ago. And now it's even better with Amazon Dash automatically sending new filters to you. You could also buy the
Brita Water Replacement Filters, 3 Count
, if you wish to save a few dollars. There is no penalty to cancel the automatic refilling service. It's up to you.
— DESIGN —
The top black portion has a reservoir to fill with water compared to the smaller
Brita Atlantis Water Filter Pitcher
. You can pour up to four cups of water at a time, then wait until the water goes down before you can refill it again.
A major terrible design decision is that the handle isn't sealed off. If you're washing this in the sink, you might get water in the handle area. You will want to make sure this inside is completely dried before filling with water, otherwise, you may get stale water collecting and growing who knows what inside of it, and it will be incredibly difficult to clean after a while. As someone that likes things clean and spotless, this is a huge oversight. A minus one star for this singular incredibly daft decision. When the top black piece is on, it covers the hole in the handle but water can still get in; this opening shouldn't be there in the first place (to the Manufacturer: seal it off).
The circular shape of the pitcher makes it inefficient to store in a fridge. Brita should've stuck with a longer rectangular shape like their Atlantis or their
Brita Everyday Water Filter Pitcher
. Here, you get a circular pitcher that looks nice on its own, but when it comes time to storing in a fridge it's not efficient in terms of using up space.
Speaking as an Industrial Designer, I would make the tank shape more rectangular; seal off the handle to prevent any water from getting in; and don't use the color black for the top portion; use a clear blue translucent color to make the water pitcher more visually appealing, and psychologically it will make the water more refreshing.
— SUMMARY —
There is *one* main difference between an electronic pitcher and a 'Smart' filter: the Amazon Dash automatic replacement program. That is basically what you are paying for.
If you remember to order filters yourself, or have OCD that causes you to change your filters when it's exactly at the end of its life, get a regular Brita electronic pitcher, and stock up on filters.
If you are forgetful in keeping track of when to change your water filter, or want filters ordered for you automatically, get this 'Smart' pitcher. Recommended.
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From the manufacturer
Brita Infinity Filter Replacements
Brita Infinity pitcher tracks your water usage and orders a single replacement filter from Amazon when your filter is almost due.
During activation, set-up automated deliveries with Amazon Dash Replenishment and opt out at any time.
One Advanced Brita filter is certified to filter 40 gallons.
Brita Filters Reduce:
- Zinc
- Chlorine
- Cadmium
- Copper
- Mercury
Benefits You and Your Family:
Brita reduces the taste and odor of chlorine to deliver great-tasting water while removing copper, cadmium and mercury which can cause illness over time.‡
‡Substances reduced may not be in all users' water.
Our Most Advanced Filter Ever
Better tasting, better for you.
Filters out contaminants often found in tap water with coconut-based activated carbon and ion exchange resin technology.
BPA-free, no pre-soak and no black flecks.
Drinking more water can help you lose weight, feel like you have more energy and feel more alert.*
Better value, better world
Save more than $500 every year in water bottle purchases and over 300 plastic bottles from ending up in our landfills.†
*better tasting vs. tap water; substituting water for higher calorie beverages can help you cut calories.
†based on average household consumption of standard 16 oz. bottles.
8-cup capacity
Smart Indicator
Easy Fill, Locking Lid
Comfort Grip Handle
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The future is here, and it quenches my thirst. **UPDATED
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
I've been waiting for this Brita pitcher ever since I saw the news of Amazon Dash Replenishment. I always forget to order the replacement filter for my current Brita, and with little kiddos running around the house, I feel guilty if they're not drinking the cleanest water possible. I love the concept of automatic replenishment for filters because it's the ultimate in convenience and because regularly replacing the filter ensures that the pitcher is working as intended and delivering the healthiest water possible. As for the pitcher itself, it looks similar to other well-designed Brita pitchers.Sometimes, connected devices are hard to set up (yes, most of my home is "smart", so I have some experience here) but this product was seamless. The integration with Amazon is really cool and I can see how they are going to expand on this concept of automatic ordering. I just love those geniuses over at Amazon and Brita. So cool!Full disclosure, I haven't gone through enough water to see what happens when a new filter is ordered, but I assume it will be similar to any other order placed on Amazon. I'll update this review if the experience changes my Star rating. But as of now, this product gets five stars for its great quality (expected from Brita), affordable price point for a device with Wi-Fi built in ($44.99) and super slick integration with Amazon. Highly recommended!**UPDATE: I've seen a lot of people complaining that this water pitcher leaks out of the handle. There are circumstances where this is indeed true, but I think it's actually the way the pitcher was designed. If you don't fill up the reservoir past the fill line, you'll likely never run into this issue. If you do fill the reservoir all the way to the top, it's likely that when you move the pitcher, some of the water will start to fill up the handle (which is hollow). And when this happens, the water will trickle out of the handle at the bottom. I'm assuming this is what the Brita folks intended because they don't want the water to sit in the hollow handle indefinitely. To me, it seems like a minor design flaw that could be remedied by ensuring the handle is not hollow or modifying the pitcher lid so that water can't flow to the handle. So, to summarize, just don't fill your reservoir past the fill line and you won't run into any of these problems.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
Sometimes, connected devices are hard to set up (yes, most of my home is "smart", so I have some experience here) but this product was seamless. The integration with Amazon is really cool and I can see how they are going to expand on this concept of automatic ordering. I just love those geniuses over at Amazon and Brita. So cool!
Full disclosure, I haven't gone through enough water to see what happens when a new filter is ordered, but I assume it will be similar to any other order placed on Amazon. I'll update this review if the experience changes my Star rating. But as of now, this product gets five stars for its great quality (expected from Brita), affordable price point for a device with Wi-Fi built in ($44.99) and super slick integration with Amazon. Highly recommended!
**UPDATE: I've seen a lot of people complaining that this water pitcher leaks out of the handle. There are circumstances where this is indeed true, but I think it's actually the way the pitcher was designed. If you don't fill up the reservoir past the fill line, you'll likely never run into this issue. If you do fill the reservoir all the way to the top, it's likely that when you move the pitcher, some of the water will start to fill up the handle (which is hollow). And when this happens, the water will trickle out of the handle at the bottom. I'm assuming this is what the Brita folks intended because they don't want the water to sit in the hollow handle indefinitely. To me, it seems like a minor design flaw that could be remedied by ensuring the handle is not hollow or modifying the pitcher lid so that water can't flow to the handle. So, to summarize, just don't fill your reservoir past the fill line and you won't run into any of these problems.
The future is here, and it quenches my thirst. **UPDATED
By Kindle Customer on March 4, 2016
I've been waiting for this Brita pitcher ever since I saw the news of Amazon Dash Replenishment. I always forget to order the replacement filter for my current Brita, and with little kiddos running around the house, I feel guilty if they're not drinking the cleanest water possible. I love the concept of automatic replenishment for filters because it's the ultimate in convenience and because regularly replacing the filter ensures that the pitcher is working as intended and delivering the healthiest water possible. As for the pitcher itself, it looks similar to other well-designed Brita pitchers.By Kindle Customer on March 4, 2016
Sometimes, connected devices are hard to set up (yes, most of my home is "smart", so I have some experience here) but this product was seamless. The integration with Amazon is really cool and I can see how they are going to expand on this concept of automatic ordering. I just love those geniuses over at Amazon and Brita. So cool!
Full disclosure, I haven't gone through enough water to see what happens when a new filter is ordered, but I assume it will be similar to any other order placed on Amazon. I'll update this review if the experience changes my Star rating. But as of now, this product gets five stars for its great quality (expected from Brita), affordable price point for a device with Wi-Fi built in ($44.99) and super slick integration with Amazon. Highly recommended!
**UPDATE: I've seen a lot of people complaining that this water pitcher leaks out of the handle. There are circumstances where this is indeed true, but I think it's actually the way the pitcher was designed. If you don't fill up the reservoir past the fill line, you'll likely never run into this issue. If you do fill the reservoir all the way to the top, it's likely that when you move the pitcher, some of the water will start to fill up the handle (which is hollow). And when this happens, the water will trickle out of the handle at the bottom. I'm assuming this is what the Brita folks intended because they don't want the water to sit in the hollow handle indefinitely. To me, it seems like a minor design flaw that could be remedied by ensuring the handle is not hollow or modifying the pitcher lid so that water can't flow to the handle. So, to summarize, just don't fill your reservoir past the fill line and you won't run into any of these problems.
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