Tado’s Smart AC Control Makes Any Air Conditioner Smart
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. Today,
Tado is launching the Smart AC Control, the world’s first device to make any remote-controlled air conditioner smart.
Tado’s device interfaces with over 85% of the world’s air
conditioners, including both portable and window units. After being
placed near the air conditioner, the system connects to your home’s
WIFI, and uses infrared to issue commands to the unit. This effectively
allows your phone to replace the cheap plastic remotes that normally
come with air conditioners.
Once installed, Smart AC Control allows users to interact with their
cooling system much like traditional smart thermostats do. For example
you could have the system pre-cool before you get home, and
automatically turn itself off to save energy when you are away.
The system will have IFTTT integration and is Apple HomeKit-ready.
Additionally the unit will be packed with sensors such as temperature,
humidity, light, noise, motion, and and Bluetooth low-energy.
Although the Smart AC is Tado’s first product being launched in The
United States, the company has had tremendous success throughout Europe
with its first product, the Tado Thermostat. Christian Deilmann, CEO
& Founder of Tado, said that Tado Thermostat is the number one
selling smart thermostat in Europe.
The unit is available worldwide for $199, and can be purchased directly from Tado’s website.
Courtesy: Techcrunch
