We're basically talking about air conditioning devices that are WiFi enabled or that can connect to your home or office WiFi network.

The can be controlled via an app on your phone when you're at home or out somewhere.

Or they can be controlled from your Alexa or Google home device when you're within speaking range of either device.

Let's look at the difference between smart air conditioners and the smart thermostats that are often confused as being one and the same thing.

They are not!

Check the graphic to the right for an explanation.

What are the advantages and general plus points of owning a smart AC?

Why would you want one?

Once you have weighed up all the good things that come with these coolers, you'll be more likely to ask yourself,

"Why would I NOT want one!"

Polarity is a fact of life and where there are good things, there are their opposites - the bad stuff.

Luckily, when we're talking about smart AC, there is very little to add in this category.

They're just so darn good, I can barely think of anything that could be considered a "con" at all!