The Best Smart Air Conditioner Systems – Connected Summer Cooling Made Simple

If temperatures begin to rise but you want to keep things running efficiently and cost effectively, it could be time to consider investing a smart air conditioning system to help keep you cool and in control.

While the ultimate goal of any AC unit is to keep your interior environment cool and comfortable, traditional air conditioning systems can be costly to run and far from environmentally efficient if simply left on throughout the day (specifically those times when they might not be needed).

This is where smart air conditioner systems come into their own.

Providing the ability to schedule, trigger, and of course, remotely control the cooling throughout your home, the best smart air conditioning systems are looking to make staying cool indoors easier and more efficient than ever.

 

The Best Smart Air Conditioner Systems

Smart air conditioner systems need to deliver the usual cooling functionality of modern, contemporary units with the addition of a connected feature set that mean they can be scheduled, programmed, and controlled for maximum integration (and automation) within a wider smart home ecosystem.

The following units are some of the best in the business when it comes to combining cooling capability, energy efficiency, and of course, smart home connectivity and functionality.

LG SmartThinQ Dual Inverter Smart Air Conditioner

Available in four sizes with three power efficiency levels, the LG Dual Inverter window air conditioner units are a good choice if you’re looking for a powerful but efficient smart AC system to bring into your home.

The LG Dual Inverter systems are designed to adjust speed automatically to maintain maximum efficiency – a nice feature when it comes to optimizing ambient temperature and keeping usage at the ideal level.

Not only does this mean greater efficiency under typical use scenarios but also means these units are going to be quieter than comparable models from other brands.

The connected functionality of these smart air conditioning units is thanks to the inclusion of LG’s SmartThinQ technology which allows app control from a paired device like a smartphone as well as voice control when tied up to a smart speaker system, meaning it’s a perfect match for a Google Assistant or Alexa-enabled speaker.

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Frigidaire Cool Connect Smart Air Conditioner

The Frigidaire Cool Connect Air Conditioner unit may look good but its the smart technology under the hood that makes it one of the best connected AC systems currently on the market.

With three versions of the unit available (8,000, 10,000, and 12,000), the Cool Connect range offer coverage for cooling any room requirements.

The inclusion of a companion app allows for the creation of timed schedules for activating the unit as well as controlling the system remotely. On top of this, the app also provides a useful notification when the filters need to be changed.

App-based control is usually considered the entry level requirement for any smart home device, however the ability to control with your voice is of course equally important and in this regard, the Frigidaire doesn’t disappoint with the ability to pair up with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice activated cooling.

While the smart home functionality of the Cool Connect units also extends to the Samsung’s SmartThings platform, there’s currently no support for HomeKit and you can’t geofence at the moment so these are important considerations if either of these are must-haves for your next unit.

Learn More About the Frigidaire Cool Connect Smart Air Conditioner Here

 

Kenmore Smart Room Air Conditioner

Available in two versions (10,000 and 12,000 BTU), the Smart Room Air Conditioner units from Kenmore are capable of cooling interior spaces of 450 and 550 sq ft respectively.

The Kenmore works with Alexa meaning that once you activate the Kenmore Smart skill on your Alexa device, you’ll be able to control the unit – and the cooling of your home – using your voice.

As well as voice controlled cooling, the Kenmore smart air conditioners can be controlled and monitored on any compatible smart phone or tablet with the companion Kenmore Smart AC app.

In terms of conventional AC functionality, the Kenmore is just as impressive, offering 3 fan speeds, a removable (and washable) filter, and Energy Star certification.

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