Set Up a Smart Air Conditioner, Cool by App or Voice
We connect your air conditioner or portable cooling unit to Wi-Fi, set up the app and voice control and create schedules so it is cool when you come home. All at your place, calmly explained, at a fixed price.
calmly
everything explained
up to 20 %
labour costs deductible (§35a)
10 km
travel included
1 contact
fixed, no call centre
Fixed price · gross, incl. VAT
- A fixed price instead of an open bill
- One cooling unit for, several devices for 119 €
- Travel within 10 km included, then 0.50 € per kilometre
- Operation is explained and practiced calmly
Smart home starter 79 € for one cooling unit (up to 2 devices), smart home comfort 119 € for several devices (up to 6 devices, incl. app and automation setup) – each a fixed price gross, travel within 10 km of Nordstemmen included. Additional time beyond the package scope is billed via the home-visit flat rate (79 € up to 60 min, then 69 € per further hour). Up to 20 % of the labour costs are tax-deductible under §35a of the German Income Tax Act.
A smart air conditioner can make summer noticeably more pleasant: you adjust the temperature comfortably from the sofa, switch the unit on by app while on your way home, or let it run on its own according to a schedule. Many modern cooling units and split heat-pump units already come with Wi-Fi, while others can be upgraded with a small add-on module. So that this works without frustration, we from Technik daheim come to you, connect the unit securely and then show you calmly how easy operation is in everyday life. This way you get what your air conditioner can truly do, and you save electricity along the way through sensible schedules. In winter smart heating does the same job, and for automatic schedules across all rooms the complete smart home setup is worthwhile.
Before and After: Your Smart Air Conditioner
What We Do for You During Air Conditioner Setup
We take care of setting up the smart functions, from the first Wi-Fi connection to the finished schedule. We leave the installation or refrigerant connection of a permanently installed split unit to the specialist, because that is the job of a licensed refrigeration technician. As soon as your unit is in place, we make it smart and explain operation to you clearly. We also offer appointments for tech help in Elze.
From the Unit to the App, Securely Connected
Set Up Wi-Fi and Connect the App
Many cooling units and portable monoblock devices come with Wi-Fi but are often awkward to integrate. We connect your unit reliably to your network, set up the right manufacturer app on your smartphone or tablet and create your user account. If your Wi-Fi is weak in that room, we check it right away and suggest a solution. What that looks like locally is shown by tech help in Gronau.
- Connect the unit securely to your Wi-Fi
- Set up the manufacturer app and create an account
- Manage several rooms or units together
- Check the Wi-Fi range in the room
These Smart Functions We Set Up
Control by app
Adjust temperature, mode and fan speed comfortably from your smartphone, even while away. This way you switch the air conditioner on while on your way home and arrive in a pleasantly cool room.
Voice control
On request we connect the air conditioner to your voice assistant, so a short sentence like "set to 22 degrees" is enough. Handy when your hands are full or the remote is misplaced.
Schedules and automation
We create schedules so it is cool at the right time and the unit does not run all day. This saves electricity and ensures the quiet sleep mode is active at night.
Manage several rooms
If you have several cooling units, we bring them together in one app. This way you see at a glance what is running where and control each room individually or all together.
Link scenes
On request we integrate the air conditioner into your smart home scenes, for example so that everything turns off automatically when you leave and you forget nothing.
Energy in view
Many apps show running times and sometimes consumption. We explain how to read this so you can use your air conditioner deliberately and sparingly.
Which Cooling Units Can Be Controlled Smartly
What We Clarify Together in Advance
- Does your unit come with Wi-Fi, or is a small add-on module needed?
- Does the Wi-Fi reach the room with the air conditioner?
- Which app belongs to your unit and is your smartphone suitable?
- Should voice control be added, and does it fit your system?
Permanently installed split units
Many modern split units and air-conditioning heat pumps already come with Wi-Fi. We connect them to your network and the app. A refrigeration specialist handles the installation itself; we handle the smart setup.
Portable cooling units
Portable monoblock units for the socket increasingly come with app control too. We set up the connection and operation so you no longer have to control the unit only via the remote.
Retrofit with an add-on module
Older units without their own Wi-Fi can often be retrofitted with a small infrared module that mimics the remote. We check whether this is possible with your unit and set it up.
Heating in winter
Many cooling units can also heat. We set up the switching and suitable schedules so you can use the unit sensibly all year round, similar to a smart heating system.
Do not have a suitable unit yet?
Why a Smart Air Conditioner Is Worthwhile
Smart control is not an end in itself. Above all it ensures your air conditioner runs exactly when you need it, instead of cooling an empty room for hours. With a schedule it is pleasantly tempered as soon as you come home, at night the quiet sleep mode holds the temperature without disturbing you, and while away you can see in the app whether you accidentally left the unit running. This way you combine more comfort with more deliberate electricity use, entirely without constantly thinking about buttons and the remote. You will find more of what we offer under smart lighting.
- More comfort: cool on arrival, without switching on by hand
- Less electricity use: the unit runs only by schedule or on demand
- Quiet sleep: a quiet night mode keeps the temperature pleasant
- Control on the go: view and switch by app, wherever you are
- Usable all year: many units also heat in winter on request
- Clearly explained: you operate everything confidently at your own pace
How the Appointment Works at Your Place
We proceed step by step and involve you along the way. In the end, not only should the technology work, but you should feel confident operating your air conditioner yourself by app and voice. You set the pace, and we explain every step clearly. A good fit alongside: technology for seniors.
Look at the unit and your wishes
We look at your cooling unit and the room and discuss what you would like: app control, voice commands or fixed schedules. This creates a plan that fits your daily life.
Connect to Wi-Fi
We connect the unit securely to your Wi-Fi, set up the manufacturer app on your smartphone and create your account. If necessary, we check the Wi-Fi range in the room.
Set up schedules and voice
Together we define schedules, such as cooling from the late afternoon, and on request set up voice control so that a short sentence is enough.
Practice operation
Before we leave, we practice operation by app and voice. On request we write down the most important steps so you can look them up calmly later.
Ready for a Cool Home by App?
We connect your air conditioner to Wi-Fi, set up the app, voice control and schedules and explain operation clearly, entirely without sales pressure. Simply call us or send us a message.
What the Setup Costs
So you can begin easily, we bill via fixed packages, entirely without hidden costs. We set up a single cooling unit via the smart home starter for 79 €. If you want to connect several devices or rooms, you choose the comfort package for 119 €. You know before the appointment exactly what to expect, and the setup is usually done in a single appointment. If you are at it anyway, have a look under technology for families too.
Smart Home Starter
Set up one cooling unit smartly
- One cooling unit (up to 2 devices)
- Connect to Wi-Fi and set up the app
- Create schedule and operation together
- Travel within 10 km included
Smart Home Comfort
Several devices and rooms
- Set up and connect up to 6 devices
- App, schedule and automation setup
- Integrate voice control and scenes
- Operation explained and practiced calmly
All prices gross, incl. VAT. Additional time beyond the package scope is billed via the home-visit flat rate: 79 € up to 60 min, then 69 € per further hour. Travel beyond 10 km of Nordstemmen: 0.50 € per kilometre. All packages at a glance under prices.
Travel included
Travel within 10 km of Nordstemmen is included. Beyond that we charge only 0.50 € per kilometre, transparent and known in advance.
Explanation included
Explaining the operation calmly and practicing with you is always part of it and is not charged separately. On request we write down the most important steps.
Tax-deductible
For private households, up to 20 % of the labour costs are tax-deductible under §35a of the German Income Tax Act as a household-related service. We issue the invoice accordingly.
All prices incl. VAT
For private customers all prices apply including value added tax. Fixed, transparent prices before the appointment, no hidden costs and no surprises on the invoice.
All prices at a glance
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