While smart thermostats have been around for years, they typically have only been able to interface with a home’s central heating or cooling system which are much more expensive than portable units.

No one wants to work or live in an oven. That’s why we install air conditioners at home or at work to ensure the room temperature stays comfortable enough for us to be productive or to relax. The Tado ...

Tado has finally launched its Kickstarter-funded smart air-conditioning system in Europe and the US. The Smart AC Control unit physically connects to your aircon unit and then talks to your router via ...

One of the problems with the smart home movement is that you are practically asked to buy new furniture or appliances that incorporate those brains. Sometimes, that isn't an option, either when the ...

If you have the right type of stand-alone A/C unit, this is the most feature laden and stylish way to control it. Options for making a window or ductless A/C unit smarter are increasing, which could ...

The crowdfunded Tado Smart AC Control (formerly Tado Cooling) was supposed to arrive in August 2014, so today’s launch marks the end of a long stretch of frustration for its more than 1600 Kickstarter ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Dreo Smart Air Conditioner AC516S is a mobile (on wheels) simple-to-install air conditioner that's smart. This is an air conditioner that ...

If you’re looking to make your air conditioner or heat pump smart, you would love Cielo Breez smart AC controllers. They are not just another control for your AC, but a complete smart solution for any ...

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Staying cool has never been quite so easy, thanks to the Hisense Hi-Smart Portable AC unit, otherwise known as your best friend this summer. The 10,000 BTU unit promises to cool 300 square feet easily ...

Until recently, I thought a window air conditioning unit could only be an eyesore; a purely utilitarian device that was required to keep me from melting into my couch all summer long. For me, going ...