I know this has been discussed before, but my question is a little different.
I am going to add A/C to my garage, and a mini-split is my preference because I'm not sure where I'd put an air handler for a regular unit. Plus mini-splits are cheaper!
While those remotes they include are fine, I also want to control it through HS4. Some of the manufacturers offer "smart" solutions which seems to always require using their proprietary app. Others allow a 3rd party smart wi-fi TStat, but they also require a cloud connection.
This is a new installation so I can use any brand I want, but the manufacturer websites aren't clear on adding a wired TStat.
Yes, I know I can use an IR blaster, but that doesn't provide 2-way communication.
Don't want to go the wi-fi route unless there's one that does not require an internet connection and will integrate with HS4. Another potential issue with wi-fi is the manufacturer messing with their API (like what just happened with MyQ last week that required days to get fixed!).
My preference is to find a way to use a Z-wave TStat like the Honeywell I use to control my Carrier central air unit.
I've also had an A/C contractor over and he's looking onto it for me, but it's been 3 days and no word from him yet.
I suspect that Carrirer or Mitsubishi has some sort of module that let's you hardwire a TStat but I can't find it easily on the interwebs. So before I call their tech support, wait 45 minutes on hold, then try to interpret what someone from another country with marbles in their mouth is mumbling, I thought I would see if anyone here has figured this out already.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I am going to add A/C to my garage, and a mini-split is my preference because I'm not sure where I'd put an air handler for a regular unit. Plus mini-splits are cheaper!
While those remotes they include are fine, I also want to control it through HS4. Some of the manufacturers offer "smart" solutions which seems to always require using their proprietary app. Others allow a 3rd party smart wi-fi TStat, but they also require a cloud connection.
This is a new installation so I can use any brand I want, but the manufacturer websites aren't clear on adding a wired TStat.
Yes, I know I can use an IR blaster, but that doesn't provide 2-way communication.
Don't want to go the wi-fi route unless there's one that does not require an internet connection and will integrate with HS4. Another potential issue with wi-fi is the manufacturer messing with their API (like what just happened with MyQ last week that required days to get fixed!).
My preference is to find a way to use a Z-wave TStat like the Honeywell I use to control my Carrier central air unit.
I've also had an A/C contractor over and he's looking onto it for me, but it's been 3 days and no word from him yet.
I suspect that Carrirer or Mitsubishi has some sort of module that let's you hardwire a TStat but I can't find it easily on the interwebs. So before I call their tech support, wait 45 minutes on hold, then try to interpret what someone from another country with marbles in their mouth is mumbling, I thought I would see if anyone here has figured this out already.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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