heliolocallocal solar automation, no cloud
datasheet
Air conditioning control
An interface that brings an air conditioning unit into your home automation, locally: temperature, mode, setpoints and status, without going through the manufacturer's cloud.
It connects to the communication port the manufacturer provides for its own accessories. The original controller stays in charge of defrost cycles, safety cut-outs and timers โ we send it instructions, we never replace it.
โ Product under development โ available after validation.
What it does
- Reads the status: temperature, mode, setpoint, on/off
- Sends setpoints from Home Assistant
- Combines air conditioning with solar production and occupancy
- Tracks real consumption instead of estimating it
How it connects
- To the communication port provided by the manufacturer, inside the indoor unit
- The original controller stays in charge: safety, defrost, timers
- On a multi-split, each indoor unit has its own port: 3 units = 3 interfaces
โ ๏ธ Work inside a mains-powered unit โ for a qualified person only, ideally at installation time.
Before ordering
- A compatibility check is essential: depending on your exact unit references, the port is either directly accessible or requires a manufacturer adapter
- Send us your references, the check is free
Local control is also what lets the air conditioning run while the sun is producing, instead of showing up on the bill.
Compared to alternatives
| heliolocal | Manufacturer WiFi module | Connected thermostat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% local control | โ | โ | ~ |
| Works without internet | โ | โ | โ |
| Fits into your home automation | โ | โ | ~ |
| Combines with solar | โ | โ | โ |
| Original controller preserved | โ | โ | โ |
| No account, no subscription | โ | โ | ~ |
Price : coming soon