Unlike light bulbs or sockets, the heating of a home, like an air conditioner, cannot be replaced so easily, although it is possible, the cost and installation of a new device is not similar for just add HomeKit support.
The manufacturer Sensibo offers us a solution to this first world problem through Sensibo Air, a device that connects to any air conditioner through the infrared port. This model has just be updated to be compatible with HomeKit and obviously with Siri voice commands.
Sensibo Air is compatible with any air conditioning device operated by an infrared remote control. Inside it is a set of sensors that make use of artificial intelligence to optimize its operation based on ambient temperature, movement and humidity. In addition, it also offers information on air quality and outside temperature.
The Sensibo Air is available with a sensor for 124,66 euros (its usual price is 167 euros) for one unit. If we want more units to control more air conditioning devices, we can buy packs of 2, 3 and 4 units through its website.
In addition to being HomeKit compatible, the Sensibo Air also is compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant. If you had thought for this summer to find a method to manage the operation of your air conditioning, the solution that Sensibo offers us is one of the best that we can currently find on the market.
Another solution is to use the devices Tado Smart AC V3 + a device that our colleague Luis Padilla had the opportunity to test and analyze and whose videos we leave you on these lines.