Abstract: An air mattress system includes an inflatable mattress comprised of isolated cells that are filled with air of different pressures and a pumping device including an air pump controlled by a remote control pedant that is electrically coupled to the pump by a cable. The pumping device has an air inlet with an air filter arranged therein for drawing surrounding air into the pump and an air outlet through which pressurized air is supplied from the pump to a hose assembly that is connected to the cells for inflating the cells. The remote control pedant is removably received in a recess defined in a casing of the pumping device to selectively serve as a remote control or a fixed control panel for the pumping device. Control buttons and indicators are provided on the remote control pedant. A quick release valve is provided on the mattress to release air from the cells and thus deflating the mattress in a short period of time.