Air Conditioning Systems

I was recently shown these cool little WiFi setup devices for Daikin air conditioning units and thought they were worth sharing.

www.faikin.au

Plug in a Faikin for reliable local control of your compatible Daikin air conditioning unit. Enables open integration with no cloud lock-in. Faikin kits come with module and cable to suit most Daikin ACs. Set up home automation for homeowners, STR and commercial hotel owners who want to save energy.

They are called Faikin modules, and they plug into compatible Daikin AC units to provide local WiFi control without relying on cloud-based services.

This can be useful for:

Homeowners

Control your Daikin AC from your phone or computer, including on/off, temperature changes, automation, geofencing, and smart home integration.

Home Assistant and automation users

Faikin supports local control and can integrate with platforms like Home Assistant, MQTT, openHAB, Node-RED, Homebridge, Google Home, and Alexa.

Short-term rental and accommodation owners

Hosts can manage AC operation before guest arrival, during stays, and after checkout. It could help reduce energy waste while still allowing guests to use the normal AC controls.

Energy savings

For homes or businesses on time-of-use or wholesale energy pricing, remote control and automation can help adjust operation during high-price periods.

The big thing I like is that it removes the reliance on cloud services and gives more local control over the system.

Worth a look for anyone using Daikin units and wanting better smart control or automation.