Hi folks, we are here with some new ideas for operating AC with mobile phone. As we know carrying remote all time is little bit difficult for all but we can carry our phone always, so we are going to share some easy tricks to operate your AC with without remote controller.
To make this happen your phone must equipped with the IR blaster (Infrared). The IR blaster is one of useful asset in your phone, allowing it to convert in universal remote, it gives you control over various electronic devices in your home such as TV, set top box and speakers.
IR blaster can be located at upper edge of your smart android phone. You can buy external infrared device as well and adjoin it to 3.2mm jack to get IR blaster feature in your phone. Follow these steps to control your AC with remote.
Mi Remote controller APP
Control your AC with your phone using Mi Remote app. Mi Remote app is the best alternate solution if your remote is not accessible.
- Go to the Google play store and search for the Mi Remote controller
- Download and install it on your Android Smartphone.
- Open Mi Remote controller.
- Add your AC remote and then select your company.
- Your AC will respond after pairing with MI mobile app.
- Now you can operate your AC easily.
Universal Remote Control
- Go to the Google play store and search for the Universal Remote Control
- Download and install it on your Android Smartphone.
- Open Universal Remote Control.
- Select your smart device and then operate it.
Cielo Home
The main control screen for the Cielo Home app gives you complete command on every function of your AC from your phone.
- Go to the Google play store and search for the Cielo Home.
- Open Cielo home App in mobile.
- Tap on ‘Settings’ icon to enter device settings. Tap on ‘Device Wi-Fi’ then on ‘Change Wi-Fi’ button
- The main control screen for the Cielo Home app gives you complete command over every function of your AC from your phone.
If you have a home control center, smart home take advantage of it
Smart home app system is now quite popular. Inside this central control unit is equipped with IR infrared sensors and RF transceivers. We can use this central controller to connect to the app on the phone to control the air conditioner. Now your phone does not need to be equipped with IR infrared sensor and can turn on and off as well.
Can we buy IR blaster?
So, yes; you can buy and add an IR blaster to your phone even if it doesn’t come with one.
Note: The explained process and system may not work for iPhone users.