Subscribe to the daily news Sign in
En

First Apple Homekit-Compatible Air Conditioners

This summer, iPhone and iPad owners can beat the heat with Apple HomeKit - connected window air conditioners from GE Appliances. Delivering 8,000 to 12,000 BTUs to cool medium- to large-sized rooms, the units are the first HomeKit-compatible air conditioners available for the U.S. market.

GE Appliances is the first U.S.-based appliance manufacturer to introduce a product line that works with HomeKit. Now, Apple’s popular home automation platform can combat rising temperatures with advanced comfort control this summer.

<strong>A Cool Connection</strong>
By adding these units to the Apple Home app, users can demand refreshing cold air with a simple tap or by asking Siri. Owners can also create automations to instruct a unit to perform certain actions, such as turning on or off at a certain time of day. Units can also be controlled remotely, even outside of the home. No matter what scenes owners choose to set up, it’s easy to program a custom cooling schedule that works for each home.

How It Works
<ul>
    <li>Inside the home, owners of GE Appliances’ connected air conditioners can operate the unit from the Apple Home app on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple Watch, by using Siri on any device including HomePod or directly from Control Center.</li>
    <li>Outside the home, owners need a HomeKit home hub (HomePod, 4th generation Apple TV® or an iPad with the latest version of iOS) to remotely control these units or set up automations.</li>
</ul>
“Consumers told us they like how they can create their own schedules to keep rooms comfortable without wasting energy,” said John Desmarais, Commercial Director, Window A/C, Portables & Dehumidifiers for GE Appliances. “Many people also found peace of mind in having control of the unit anywhere they have internet access. We’re pleased to offer the very first air conditioners with HomeKit integration, bringing simple and secure control through the Apple Home app and using Siri. We are confident owners will find the convenience at the tip of their fingers.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13332" src="https://refindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/GE-Appliances-336x350.jpg" alt="" width="336" height="350" />

<strong>Other Features</strong>
These ENERGY STAR-compliant air conditioners allow owners to enjoy four-way air direction by selecting from three cooling settings or choosing “Energy Saver” mode, where the fan and compressor shut off automatically when the room is cool enough.

An electronic digital thermostat and standard remote also make manual operation simple and intuitive, while installation is no worry, thanks to an EZ-Mount window kit that includes everything needed.

Meanwhile, a reminder light tells owners precisely when to replace the filter to keep their unit operating at optimal efficiency.
Share

Related news

Danfoss opens water test lab for tailored nozzle performance valida...
Danfoss has opened a new water test laboratory at its Nordborg production site, offering tailored nozzle performance testing for customers in applications such as humidification, dust suppression, ...
26 Jun 2025
AHRI reports 6.4% rise in April U.S. HVAC shipments
U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps increased by 6.4 percent in April 2025, according to the latest data from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration I...
23 Jun 2025
Daikin invests in Asuene to expand decarbonization services
Daikin Industries, Ltd. has invested in Asuene Inc., a Tokyo-based startup offering CO2 emissions tracking and ESG management services. The investment was made through a third-party allocation of s...
18 Jun 2025
LU-VE Group’s Spirotech plant receives National Export Award in India
LU-VE Group’s Indian subsidiary, Spirotech, has received the National Export Award from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. The awa...
01 Jul 2025
Caverion Austria acquires Lepuschitz Kältetechnik GmbH
Caverion Austria has acquired Lepuschitz Kältetechnik GmbH, a refrigeration specialist based in Wernberg, Carinthia. The acquired company employs 18 people and generates annual revenue of approxima...
01 Jul 2025
Modine acquires Climate by Design International to expand IAQ offering
Modine has announced the acquisition of Climate by Design International (CDI), a Minnesota-based manufacturer of desiccant dehumidification technology and critical process air handlers. The acquisi...
yesterday