Our homes are getting smarter, and the latest technology is transforming how we live and work. Advances in smart home devices mean that you can now change television channels, turn on the oven and dim the lights all from your phone. The future is coming thick and fast.
Of course, this capability has now been extended to air conditioning. On top of the other air conditioning variations, you can install smart units to regulate the temperature of any room in your house with your mobile device.
What is Smart Air Conditioning?
Smart AC is very simple. It’s remote-controlled air conditioning paired with your phone. The units connect to a mobile device, such as a tablet, phone, Alexa or Google Home, which allows you to access and adjust them on the fly.
It can often be confused with smart thermostats, but there are crucial differences. A smart thermostat controls your central heating wirelessly, whereas a smart air conditioning system controls all the individual units within your home. Your thermostat may dictate the temperature, but smart units operate independently, allowing you to cool down particular locations in your home.
How Do Smart Air Conditioners Work?
Though controlling your air conditioning remotely may sound like it requires complex set-up and management, the reality is entirely the opposite.
Every smart air conditioning unit in your system connects to a central hub, typically a mobile phone, via your home WiFi. Then, you will need to download the compatible control app and pair it with the units. This connection allows you to monitor and adjust each one from anywhere with an internet connection.
Advantages of Smart Air Conditioning
By installing a smart air conditioning system, you benefit from added functionality. Discover what they can do for your home:
Convenience
Have you ever been on your way home from work and looking forward to a cool home on a warm summer evening? A smart air conditioning system allows you to turn on your cooling unit whilst travelling home, so you are greeted with refreshing air as you enter.
Furthermore, the convenience of targeting specific locations allows you to set different temperatures for different people. You can cool one room whilst another stays warm.
Smart Home Central Hub
Using products like Alexa and Google Assistant, people are integrating the systems within their homes and controlling them from one location. Smart AC units are no different. With one simple click on your phone or voice instruction to your smart hub, you can manage your air conditioning.
Energy Saving
By targeting certain areas of your home, smart air conditioning uses less energy. If you want to cool down a bedroom, you can activate its AC unit without affecting the others. And you can turn it on when making your way home, so it doesn’t have to run throughout the day.
These energy savings not only impact your carbon footprint but also decrease your utility bills.
Error Diagnosis
Another often overlooked advantage of a smart air conditioner is error detection. If your unit encounters a fault or requires a service, it can notify you via the control app. This alert may even diagnose the issue and recommend the best solution. It means you know exactly when to contact an engineer to ensure your system works properly.
Our Installation Services
If you want to set up your smart air conditioning system or service units within your home, PRA Air Conditioning can help. Our catalogue features a range of makes and models, coming in various colours and styles, so you can choose the best unit for your space and match it with your interior.
We install air conditioning units and systems for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes. Our team of certified air conditioning engineers manages the entire process and provides professional servicing, maintenance and repairs whenever your machines need them. We cater to several types of premises and can come out at a time that suits you.
If you want more information about our services, advice on your options, or to ask us a question, contact our friendly team today.