Here are the top smart ACs for your smart home

Are you looking for a Wi-Fi-enabled smart AC that can be controlled using voice commands? Here are our top picks…

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Mar 21 2021, 01:59 IST

Our homes are getting smarter. This not only means having smart speakers, smart lights and smart TVs but also other home appliances, such as smart air conditioners that can be controlled using various virtual assistants including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Thanks to the rapid evolution in the world of technology in recent times, there is no dearth of air conditioners that can be controlled using voice commands.

So, here are the top smart ACs for your smart homes:

LG super convertible 5-in-1 ACs

image caption — LG super convertible 5-in-1 AC (LG)

This is a part of LG's 2021 AC lineup and it is available in both split and window variants. While split ACs are available in a price range of ₹39,990 and ₹73,990, the window ACs are available in a price range of ₹36,990 and ₹54,990. These ACs are powered by the company's ThinQ technology that enables users to control ACs via Smart App, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant AI Speakers and apps.

Samsung Wind-Free 2.0 ACs

These ACs are a part of the company 2021 AC lineup and they come with a PM1.0 filter, which the company says keeps the air really clean by capturing ultrafine particles. They also enable users to control their ACs through voice commands using the Bixby, Alexa and Google Home through Wi-Fi. They are available in a price range between ₹36,990 and ₹90,990.

Haier FlexiCool Pro ACs

This range of split ACs consists of two models – a 1-ton variant and a 1.5-ton variant. Both the variants come with power-saving Flexible Inverter technology. They also support Wi-Fi connectivity along with support for voice commands. This means they can be controlled via Alexa and Google Assistant. They are available for ₹36,990 and ₹38,990 respectively.

Panasonic 5-star TU series ACs

Panasonic's TU series ACs are powered by the company's IoT and AI enabled Connected Living platform called Miraie. It enables users to use these ACs via the Miraie app, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant by connecting it to a user's home Wi-Fi system. This range of smart ACs consists of split ACs only that are available in a price range starting at ₹45, 700. It goes all the way up to ₹78,500 for the top variant.

Daikin split inverter ACs (FTKR series)

These ACs can be controlled using the company's mobile app. They also feature support for Alexa and Google Assistant via Wi-Fi. This AC series is available in 3.5, 5 and 6 KW options.