Buying a smart AC in 2025? Here are 5 things that you should check first. Mint

Setting the summer, and North India is already experiencing high temperatures between 30–33 ° C. Soon, we will work with scorching heat, the temperature will rise to about 45–50 degrees. As things stand up, many people are considering buying new air conditioners, whether the first time buyers or upgrade their old units.

Currently, the biggest trend in the market is smart air conditioner. Here the keyword is “smart”. While the air conditioners have been around for a long time, smart ACs are relatively new and have quickly become a popular option among buyers to buy a new unit. But what should you take care of when buying a smart air conditioner? Do the same rules apply as a general conditioner? Here, we tell you this.

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Make sure that smart AC is compatible with your smart assistants and equipment

While most air conditioners support both Amazon Alexa and Google, there is a possibility that you may come in a model that supports only one of them. In this case, you should definitely keep in mind which smart home system is your choice. For example, if you are using Google-operated smart device in your home, such as Google Nest Series or Device, and every other device is connected to the same network, it will be in your interest to get a smart air conditioner that supports Google.

Similarly, if you are using Alexa, you may want to see elsewhere, but ideally, you should buy a model that supports both.

Smart AC has Wi-Fi connectivity, so you have to make sure that your Wi-Fi network reaches AC

Although it is not necessarily a point of anxiety when going out to buy just one AC, it is certainly considering because if you are buying a smart AC for its smart features, as long as you do not have the required Wi-Fi network that reaches there, there is no meaning, isn’t it? So before you shop, make sure that wherever you are going to fit the AC, the Wi-Fi network reaches there and is quite strong so that you are able to use the smart features of AC, which is able to control it from a distance, to turn it on before reaching the house, etc.

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Do not compromise on the basics

When purchasing a smart AC, we would recommend you to go for a model that corrects the basics because you should not go away with smart features and compromise on the sheer basics, in which the compressor type, how efficient AC is, and pack other features. Is there a copper condenser or not? etc.

Make sure your smart AC filters common pollutants

No matter how smart your AC is, if it cannot filter general pollutants like PM 0.1, PM 2.5, then it lacks basic functioning these days. So whenever you are buying an air conditioner, make sure it can filter harmful particles, especially how our cities are getting polluted. This will help you improve your health.

App is important

Often, smart AC is controlled using apps. For example, Samsung Smart ACS can be controlled using the Smartathings app, which is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and the app works quite originally. But this is not always the case.

How is the app is in your interest. If the app is not functional or if it is a buggy and fails continuously, you may have trouble using the smart characteristics of that particular AC, which can completely defeat the purpose. Therefore, make sure that before shopping, the app has a good rating on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

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