Smart AC Trends in Japan

Initially, the smart air conditioner was put on the market as an air conditioner that allows users to remotely control the system at home using a smartphone and also to check the operating status and electricity bills. In order to realize these functions, it was necessary to construct communication technology that bidirectionally connects the air conditioner and the control terminal via a communication device or network. The ability to remotely control and monitor air conditioners at home from smartphones amazed many users in an unprecedented manner, and generated a lot of excitement at the time, as well as attracting a great deal of interest. With the early products, an optional wireless local area network (LAN) adapter, etc., had to be installed in order to apply functions such as remote control. However, many recent products are equipped with a WiFi function.