# IQAir Atem Car & Desk — user reviews

> 78 indexed App Store user reviews of IQAir Atem Car & Desk by IQAir AG, rated 3.50/5 from 112 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqair-atem-car-and-desk/id1293332393/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqair-atem-car-and-desk/id1293332393.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 51 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 27

## What do users think of IQAir Atem Car & Desk?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💨 Effective air purification
- 🌡️ Displays temperature and humidity
- 💡 Tracks filter life
- 📱 Remote control of fan speed
- ✨ Clean and crisp design
- ✅ Works as expected (sometimes)
- 💯 Good for controlling intensity

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔌 Bluetooth signal is weak
- ❌ Smart on/off feature unreliable
- ⏳ App is behind hardware
- 🚫 No CarPlay or Siri support
- ❓ App sometimes doesn't connect immediately
- ⚠️ App glitches
- 🔄 App requires frequent re-launch
- 🪲 Buggy software
- 📉 Poor app performance
- 🐌 Slow to update settings
- 😵‍💫 Difficult to register device
- 🤷‍♂️ App sometimes loses connectivity
- 🚰 App requires force close to reconnect
- ❌ Registration site not working
- 🤔 App configuration clunky
- 🚗 Not ideal for car use without CarPlay
- ❌ Filter replacement page hard to find
- 📉 Limited website info
- 💸 No promotions or discounts
- ❌ No subscription options
- ❓ App sometimes says out of range
- 🚫 Does not always work remotely
- ❓ Device not found even when nearby
- ❌ Cannot connect to device
- ❌ QR code not recognized
- ❓ No customer support in chat
- ❌ App won't connect after update
- ❌ Keyboard not appearing for pairing
- ❌ Device unpairs and cannot re-pair
- ❌ App fails after firmware updates
- ❌ Cannot get to pairing code screen
- ❌ App doesn't detect device
- ❌ Bluetooth disabled error
- ❌ Lost temperature and humidity readings
- ❌ App doesn't store info
- ❌ Inaccurate status
- ❌ Difficult to connect after update
- ❌ No keyboard for pairing code
- ❌ Smart on/off feature removed/broken
- ❌ Auto-turn off feature problematic
- ❌ App requires uninstall/reinstall
- ❌ Patchy connection
- ❌ Pairing drops regularly
- ❌ App doesn't see device
- ❌ Cannot pair device
- ❌ Pairing failures
- ❌ Bluetooth not detected
- ❌ Touch control function unclear

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Smart on/off feature unreliable
- App not connecting immediately
- App not updating speed settings
- App loses connectivity when phone screen is off or app is in background
- Device not found even when nearby
- QR code not recognized
- App won't connect after firmware update
- Keyboard not appearing for pairing code
- Device unpairs and cannot re-pair
- App fails after firmware updates
- Cannot get to pairing code screen
- App doesn't detect device
- Bluetooth disabled error
- Lost temperature and humidity readings
- App doesn't store info
- Inaccurate status
- Difficult to connect after update
- No keyboard for pairing code
- Smart on/off feature removed/broken
- Auto-turn off feature problematic
- App requires uninstall/reinstall
- Patchy connection
- Pairing drops regularly
- App doesn't see device
- Cannot pair device
- Pairing failures
- Bluetooth not detected
- Registration site not working
- App configuration clunky
- Filter replacement page hard to find
- Limited website info
- No promotions or discounts
- No subscription options
- App sometimes says out of range
- Does not always work remotely
- App requires frequent re-launch
- Buggy software
- Poor app performance
- Slow to update settings
- Difficult to register device
- App sometimes loses connectivity
- App requires force close to reconnect
- App performs poorly
- App does not properly maintain settings
- Frequently requires annoying login
- Disaster after firmware upgrade
- App fails after firmware updates
- Cannot get to pairing code screen
- App doesn't detect device
- Bluetooth disabled error
- Lost temperature and humidity readings
- App doesn't store info
- Inaccurate status
- Difficult to connect after update
- No keyboard for pairing code
- Smart on/off feature removed/broken
- Auto-turn off feature problematic
- App requires uninstall/reinstall
- Patchy connection
- Pairing drops regularly
- App doesn't see device
- Cannot pair device
- Pairing failures
- Bluetooth not detected
- Registration site not working
- App configuration clunky
- Filter replacement page hard to find
- Limited website info
- No promotions or discounts
- No subscription options
- App sometimes says out of range
- Does not always work remotely
- App requires frequent re-launch
- Buggy software
- Poor app performance
- Slow to update settings
- Difficult to register device
- App sometimes loses connectivity
- App requires force close to reconnect
- App performs poorly
- App does not properly maintain settings
- Frequently requires annoying login
- Disaster after firmware upgrade

**Most requested features**

- CarPlay compatibility
- Siri support
- Automatic switching based on air quality
- Timer function
- Automation/timer for daily start/shut off
- Option to disable auto-turn off
- Home accessory kit
- Bigger cube version purifier for desk
- Way to kill bacteria on filter

## Newest reviews (17 of 78)

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2026-06-15*

Average hardware, let down by typically buggy and poorly designed German software

### 4/5 — Device is a 5 Star Software is 4 star website is a 3 star

*2026-03-28*

It’s a little hard to rate this. IQ Air products are incredibly great built, especially the Atem line. But everything related to software is behind hardware. Their website although good looking is hard to find the replacement filters page, info is limited, and they make no promotions, discounts or subscription options. This APP is fairly good, but sometimes you get some glitches like the APP not connecting immediately with the device, or not updating speed settings. But all these are NoT very common. That’s why I’m rating this APP 4 stars.

### 3/5 — Smart on/off doesn’t work

*2025-10-24*

I was excited to use the smart on/off feature offered by this app, but sadly it does not work. I mean, technically the feature does work. If I keep the IQAir app open and on-screen while my phone’s screen is on, the app will turn the Atem on and off based on my proximity to the device. However, if I turn my phone’s screen off, navigate to the Home Screen, or launch another app, the IQAir app will no longer control the Atem. I don’t fully close or force close the IQAir app. The app is still open in the background, but despite this the smart on/off functionality does not work. Instead, I have to by a power switch I can control using my phone to make up for the broken feature provided by IQAir. 

I suppose all this should not be a surprise to me. IQAir’s home air quality monitor has a bug where it provides the wrong location name when viewing a device, which I reported back in 2021, but the IQAir team hasn’t gotten around to fixing it yet. It’s a shame that such good hardware is spoiled by poor software.

### 4/5 — would love a feature

*2025-09-23*

ai really love my Atem car filter and would love to have a feature where the filter automatically switches between high to medium to low depending on the air quality inside the car without me manually checking and adjusting.

### 2/5 — no monitoring

*2025-08-14, version 2.1.2*

there’s no air quality monitoring

### 2/5 — Shouldn’t be a separate app

*2025-03-30, version 2.1.1*

Kludgy… should be able to add the atem desk into my IQAir app I use for the other purifiers from IQAir

### 3/5 — Works within range sometimes

*2025-01-31*

Doesn’t always work, says out of range when I’m right next to it & on network. Would love if it worked remotely like other brands. Auto on/off definitely doesn’t work either

### 4/5 — 还可以

*2024-11-15*

总体使用还算流畅，希望一直完善和进步。

### 4/5 — Device is a 5 Star Software is 4 star website is a 3 star

*2024-10-01*

It’s a little hard to rate this. IQ Air products are incredibly great built, especially the Atem line. But everything related to software is behind hardware. Their website although good looking is hard to find the replacement filters page, info is limited, and they make no promotions, discounts or subscription options. This APP is fairly good, but sometimes you get some glitches like the APP not connecting immediately with the device, or not updating speed settings. But all these are NoT very common. That’s why I’m rating this APP 4 stars.

### 4/5 — Perfectly fine

*2024-05-21, version 2.1.1*

Does what it’s supposed to do.  Easy peasy

### 3/5 — Almost good

*2024-04-28*

The app still some bugs to be worked out. The Bluetooth is weak as others stated if you leave the room does not reach. Also very upsetting I cannot register the device because the link leads to a “ no website found” answer. 
I do like the other features like to be able to control the speed by phone.

### 3/5 — The app or device has too weak a blue tooth signal

*2024-02-02*

Walking a few feet away from Atem, app loses connectivity. Shortest bluetooth reception on the planet. I have two desktop Atem devices. Same for both of them. I have to get so close to use the app — may as well just tap the Atem.

### 2/5 — Connection to device is not reliable

*2023-12-31, version 2.1.0*

Does not pair with device reliably. After turning on app after a while it does not detect the purifier and I have to force close and reopen the app to connect again

### 4/5 — Athem app.

*2023-08-03*

Provides great access to manage the configuration and operation of the unit.  Only concern is with possible power consumption.

### 3/5 — Funzionale ma limitata

*2023-08-01*

L'applicazione è funzionale e semplice da usare, mi sarei aspettato il supporto CarPlay per un prodotto che si chiama Atem Car.

### 4/5 — The app config is a bit clunky, but it has always worked

*2023-06-11*

The app is ok, but the Atem itself is excellent. During the Canadian wildfires air quality disaster in the northeast - during which our local EPA official AQI went over 400 - the interior of my car was completely odor free. Open the car door and the smell was overwhelming. Close it, and a few minutes later the car was clear. I used the app to boost the Atem to 100%, rather than my usual 50-75%.

### 3/5 — connection

*2023-03-07, version 2.1.0*

when get inside the car the phone buletooth car audio. im mean can not connec many device in car.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — A dedicated car device without CarPlay compatible app

*2025-09-15, version 2.1.2*

For the price, this device is an inconvenience and should be CarPlay compliant. The only way to effectively use it is to plan ahead of driving or have a passenger turn on the IQair Atem. I really hope that IQair expediently releases a CarPlay compliant app, heck they could sell more filters since I’ll be using it more…hint hint.

### 1/5 — 멍청한 버그

*2025-01-31*

나갔다 오면 기계가 바로 옆에 있어도 못 찾음..

### 1/5 — Cannot connect my Atem desk

*2025-01-25*

Downloaded both apps, doesn’t recognize QR code. Nobody answering the chat. Useless

### 1/5 — FIX YOUR APP - EMBARRASSMENT

*2024-09-19, version 2.1.1*

app will not connect to the Atem after over an hour trying. FIX YOUR CRAPPY APP and update your website with actual, helpful info. Your company looks like a joke. I’ve purchased several purifiers and an air quality meter but seriously, your company needs to invest in customer service.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t pick up a signal in another room

*2024-04-19, version 2.1.1*

It doesn’t work well if I am in another room and this device is so badly engineered that it is almost impossible to operate without the app. Very frustrating

### 1/5 — Needs CarPlay or Siri support

*2023-09-22, version 2.1.0*

I can’t believe that app still doesn’t support Siri or CarPlay despite this being a product that’s specifically designed to be used while driving. This requires me to park my car every time I want to change the iq Air setting (e.g. due to changing outdoor air conditions).

### 1/5 — Never has worked properly

*2023-02-23, version 2.1.0*

For year's I've hoped that after each new version of the app and new versions of device firmware it would eventually work. Unfortunately the smart on/off feature only works intermittently and the app most be force closed to connect to my Atem

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all

*2023-02-15*

Doesn’t work at all

### 1/5 — 오류덩어리

*2022-12-15*

기기를 계속 찾는다 옆에 있는데도 ㅜㅜ
그러다가 못찾음

### 1/5 — Needs CarPlay support

*2022-11-05, version 2.0.9*

I can’t believe that app still doesn’t support CarPlay even though apple now allows it. This requires me to park my car every time I want to change the iq Air setting. With CarPlay support this could be soo easy!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Excepcional

*2024-11-13*

Nota Mil

### 5/5 — really helpful app

*2024-06-27, version 2.1.1*

actually works!

### 5/5 — So great!

*2024-03-01*

I was surprised to learn there was an app for my air purifier! It makes it easy for me to adjust the intensity level of each low, med, and high setting. Additionally, I now know the room temperature and the humidity. Which is amazing! The app was easy to pair and now I don’t have to get up to turn my device on or off.

### 5/5 — Love my Atem Desktop

*2023-12-01*

We live full time in our RV and this device has cut the amount of dust and other particles down so much!  Well worth the investment. App is simple and informative.

### 5/5 — Easy to use, functional

*2023-03-22, version 2.1.0*

Great app, simple and easy to use. I like that it shows temperature and humidity readings from my Atem.

### 5/5 — Works great

*2022-05-16*

Loved it. Connected seamlessly to Bluetooth. Breathing improved! Wish list: some kind of automation/timer where it start and shuts off daily like the during night time when I need it.

**Developer response:** 😁

### 5/5 — Excellent product. Excellent App.

*2022-05-02, version 2.0.8*

High quality product. Intuitive App. Also it’s user friendly. No cluttered UI.

### 5/5 — Too dirty

*2021-12-22, version 2.0.7*

I guess filter life is long, but my place(Hong Kong) humidity is high, at least find a way to kill those bacteria🦠 , should I wash the filter with water? Atem desk user, I also hope a bigger cube version purifier for desk, this is just a toy filter

### 5/5 — Sahas1

*2021-11-24, version 2.0.6*

Good

### 5/5 — Clean, crisp design

*2021-09-08*

I love this app! Everything you need to see, clearly arranged. And you can do so much, like vary the fan speeds, the lights and the sound. You can even see the room temperature and humidity. Sometimes I look at the app even when I don’t really need to. 😁I also love that you can order filter replacements straight from the app. Highly recommended!

**Developer response:** Great to hear 😁.

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*