Apr 9, 2025

What is the IQOS ILUMA i?

IQOS ILUMA i is one of three heated tobacco devices in the latest IQOS ILUMA series, IQOS ILUMA i. The range offers a more flexible and adaptable experience compared to previous IQOS generations. The IQOS ILUMA i is intuitive and easy to use, introducing various new and advanced features.

Like all other IQOS ILUMA devices, it uses the expertly designed and precisely engineered SMARTCORE INDUCTION™ system. This technology uses a bladeless induction method to heat the tobacco, resulting in an effortless and hassle-free ​tobacco experience with no tobacco residue left behind.

Read on to learn everything you need to know about the IQOS ILUMA i, including its features, colours and compatible consumables for the device.

 

Features of the IQOS ILUMA i

IQOS ILUMA i introduces three new advanced features and a touch screen, in addition to functions existing in previous models. Let's take a closer look at the exciting new features: 
 

Touch screen

The IQOS ILUMA i showcases IQOS' latest technology with the touch screen, a completely new user interface available in the IQOS ILUMA i and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME. It allows you to easily view information about your experience for greater convenience, which includes:

- The time left of the experience ​ 
- The number of available experiences (two dashes for up to three experiences and one dash for one experience) ​ 
- The pre-heating status (duration and completion) 

 

FlexPuff

FlexPuff is a feature available in all devices from the IOQS ILUMA i range. When the FlexPuff feature is active, the device will analyse whether the stick has been fully consumed as the experience comes to an end. This action occurs automatically, meaning no action is required from you. If the stick is not fully consumed, it may provide four extra puffs*, so you can enjoy the moment for longer. ​With this feature, FlexPuff provides a more customised and flexible experience than before.  

*FlexPuff is designed to work with tobacco sticks. Activation and the number of puffs depends on individual usage patterns, thus extra puffs might not apply to all adult consumers and/or experiences. FlexPuff does not activate when Pause is used.​​ 

 

FlexBattery

FlexBattery is an adaptive feature that manages the holder battery to enable Pause, FlexPuff and consecutive uses. This feature enables you to use your holder in one of two modes:

- Performance mode - This is the default mode. It enables two consecutive uses of up to six minutes, each with one Pause available. Alternatively, you can experience three consecutive uses of up to six minutes each, without a pause.  

- Eco mode - You can set your IQOS ILUMA i to this mode using the IQOS app. In this mode, the holder will be set for a single use only, lasting up to six minutes. Doing so prolongs the lifespan of the holder battery by up to one year so the holder can be used for longer.*

*Only when fully used on Eco mode throughout the lifespan of the holder and may vary depending on personal consumption. 

 

Pause mode

Need to pick up the phone in the middle of your IQOS experience? Pause mode allows you to pause your experience for up to eight minutes and then resume it.** The experience must be reactivated within eight minutes or the holder will automatically switch off to end the experience. This allows flexibility over your experience.

**Only available in Performance mode, during the first three minutes or eight puffs of the experience. When Pause is activated, Performance mode gives adult users up to two consecutive experiences and Pause is available only for one of them.​ 

 

Autostart/Autostop

Autostart and Autostop are features available in older generations of the IQOS ILUMA range as well as the IQOS ILUMA i. Autostart means that when a SMARTCORE STICK is inserted into the IQOS ILUMA i, preheating will start automatically. Autostop means that if the SMARTCORE stick is removed from the IQOS ILUMA i holder, the experience will stop. 

 

Device lock

You can unlock or lock your device through the IQOS app. This prevents others from accessing your device. 

 

A breakdown of the touch screen symbols

The touch screen is a helpful feature that communicates important information about your experience. Here are the key signals to pay attention to: 
 

Preheating

Preheating will begin automatically and takes 20 seconds on average. This process will be indicated by one vibration followed by the LEDs lighting up from the bottom of the circle and all the way to the top, in both directions.

 

During use

The IQOS ILUMA i will vibrate twice for two experiences and once for one experience at the beginning of use. While using the device, the LED circle will slowly deplete in an anticlockwise direction. It will then vibrate one more time when the experience is nearly complete. The completion will be indicated by no lights on the display. 

 

Experience status

The number of available experiences will be indicated via the touch screen in the following ways:

- Two horizontal dashes indicate two available experiences.

- One horizontal dash indicates one available experience.  

- One horizontal dash after the second experience indicates that you can have a third experience  

-  The number zero indicates that your battery is depleted and no experience is available. Please recharge your holder if this is displayed.

 

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IQOS ILUMA i is offered in a diverse palette of five striking colours, each designed to cater to different aesthetic preferences and styles. These include Breeze Blue, Leaf Green, Digital Violet, Vivid Terracotta and Midnight Black (left to right).

 

Which consumables can I use with the IQOS ILUMA i?

The new IQOS ILUMA i is compatible with SMARTCORE STICKS, which include TEREA and DELIA. 

 

Is the IQOS ILUMA i right for me?

The IQOS ILUMA i is suited for adult users who value seamlessness and adaptability. It's crafted to enhance your experience with an elevated interface that truly understands your preferences. With Pause mode, you can enjoy the convenience of IQOS moments. Enjoy your experience at your own pace with the FlexPuff feature. The IQOS ILUMA i provides endless opportunities for personalisation. Own your moment. Own your pleasure. 
 

Do not ingest or disassemble SMARTCORE STICKS™. This product contains a sharp metal part which can cause serious injury if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children. See important information.

This article is for general information and educational purposes. Some of the information in this article is based on external, third-party sources. We make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of such information.