You do not need a new AC to control it from your phone — you need something that speaks its remote's language. This sits on the wall, learns your existing unit's infrared codes, and gives you a schedule, a phone app and a temperature sensor. We paired it with nine AC brands sold here. The real win is arriving to a cool majlis without leaving the unit running all afternoon.
— The Ghalya team · How we test
Good for
Split and window units with a remote · cooling the majlis before guests arrive · cutting the bill on an empty house
Not for
Central AC with a wall thermostat — that needs a smart thermostat, not an IR controller.
Specifications
- Works with
- Any AC with an infrared remote
- Power
- USB-C, 5V — adapter included
- Sensors
- Temperature and humidity, built in
- App
- iOS, Android, works with Alexa and Google
- Warranty
- 12 months, handled by Ghalya
Questions people ask
Does it need to see the AC?
Yes — it sends the same infrared signal your remote does, so it needs line of sight, up to about 8 metres.
What if the internet drops?
Schedules you've already set keep running on the device. You just can't change them until it reconnects.