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Definition: smart air conditioner
An air conditioner that connects via Wi-Fi to an app or virtual assistant such as Amazon's Echo or Google Nest. Smart air conditioners can be adjusted remotely with the app, and some units can be programmed to change temperature settings based on the owner's physical location (see geofence). See smart.
Make Any AC Smart
A smart AC controller such as this Cielo Breez Plus offers the same automation as a smart air conditioner. It turns any AC that uses an infrared (IR) remote control into a smart AC. The controller is positioned on the wall or table to aim the signals at the IR receiver in the unit. (Image courtesy of Cielo WiGle Inc.)