AirPatrol Wi-Fi – Control Your AC from Your Mobile Phone: $149 + $16.50 Shipping (Normally $295)

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  elitistphoenix on 01/12/2016 - 11:03

  +7

  Seems over priced for essentially a wifi IR relay

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  shapers on 01/12/2016 - 11:06

  +9

  Think you can do the same with a Broadlink Black bean for under $20?

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    klaw81 on 01/12/2016 - 11:09

    +5

    Yep, I have the bigger RM2 model (transmits 315Mhz & 433Mhz RF as well as IR) and it works very well for this function, plus many others. Can control power points, stereos, DVD and lots of other stuff. I got it from Aldi for $40, with a set of 4 power point controllers.

    Considering this is a single-purpose device without any expandability, this appears to be a massive rip-off, albeit with what looks like a bit nicer interface compared to the Broadlink app.

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      INFIDEL on 01/12/2016 - 13:13

      +1

      Also using the Aldi hub. Controls ac in lounge & bedroom via RF & IR within line of site of hub in lounge. Includes remote to control power points in addition to using hub. Can be expanded with additional power points & should work with other RF controlled devices.

      I got hub, 4 power points & remote plus extra box of 4 power points & remote for $40 because of a pricing error. So certainly a cheap deal.

      Saw 1 set of hub, 4 power points & remote in a Brisbane Aldi for $50 last week. It's been sitting there for a very long time.

      Downside is RF power points which need resetting after power outage. 1 power point failed under warranty - was sent 4 + remote as replacement. Hub works well.

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    elitistphoenix on 01/12/2016 - 11:10

    +3

    I knew I'd seen something similar. I wonder if TA or monty.melb can hook us up a deal somewhere. I'd buy 3 at least!
    edit: PM'd monty.melb

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    nicksman on 01/12/2016 - 11:21

    Yep, granted that the Black Bean is far cheaper and more versatile device for those with a reasonable level of technical aptitude. But for my parents, no thank you. They were wondrous that I could control my AC remotely with Black Bean….so I wanted to get them something similar for Christmas. This fits the bill for them.

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  neil on 01/12/2016 - 11:08

  +6

  I use the Broadlink Universal Wi-Fi + IR Remote Controller which I got for $13 Delivered from Everbuying. which works for remote controlled A/C units. It costs $20 now but cheaper than spending $160+ on Airpatrol plus you can control any other IR devices you want. I guess it depends if you want the extra data + monitoring Airpatrol provides.

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  afrophat on 01/12/2016 - 11:20

  "…works with all major heat pumps, air conditioners…", you know, except ones with hardwired controls… thanks air patrol

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    Diji1 on 01/12/2016 - 12:23

    "… works with everything except a lot of those things!"

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  dantione on 01/12/2016 - 12:08

  -1

  Seems like a wanky IR wifi controller, the broadlink ones are great. Sure, it has a thermometer- but just add a smart thermometer to that.

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  huu on 01/12/2016 - 17:09

  This one replaces your lost remote and control AC online work fine with my Panasonic and Daikin. (2.4ghz wireless N only)

  http://m.ebay.com/itm/CHUNGHOP-K-380EW-WiFi-Smart-Universal-…

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  Nilfunds on 01/12/2016 - 17:39

  is this a joke? seriously

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  lostn on 01/12/2016 - 19:44

  Ever wanted to or needed to control your Air Conditioner when you're away from home?

  Not really, no. I consider that a waste of energy.

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  grover77 on 01/12/2016 - 21:30

  Ok, I want something to be able to control my spa remotely, but it doesn't have a remote so these options won't do.

  I could get away with a wifi PowerPoint, but as far as I've found, these are only 10A at most, and my spa pulls about 12A. Any ideas?