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This thread provides some useful opinions of Airtouch, iZone, Advantage air “My air.”, Daikin Airbase.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AusRenovation/comments/13w8yig/what_is_the_best_ducted_aircon_controller/


HA Ducted Air Con System?
Hi all, I was seeking any recommendations for Ducted Reverse-cycle AC system, with 4x Zones. I would like to retrofit my existing Actron AC ducted system with a replacement AC unit. Current system has 4x simple 240vAC Zone dampers which energise to open and spring closed. I would like to keep some classic wall controls (for guests etc), but add support for control through HA/Smart Home. Current smart home is about 40 devices, mostly Tuya-based or Sonoff lights and switches, and I have a Zzh! stick (CC2652R) for Zigbee. Native HA or HACS addons are working well with all devices. Desirable features: AC control: on/off, modes (heat,cool,fan,auto), temperature (+/- °C), fan speed (L,M,H), timer. Zone control: 240vAC 4x on/off So far I see Polyaire Airtouch range, but I'm concerned that the tablet controller and software (Android-derivative) is proprietary, unconvinced they will maintain it sufficiently to be exposed to internet, and their controller and motors are 24v so would need complete ducting replacement (adds a good $3k to the cost). Daikin Airbase can add a Wifi control to a classic wall controller which is more what I'm after. But their newer wall controls don't integrate zone control. So I could perhaps complement this by putting the zone controls on a separate 4x Gang Wall Switch (wifi or zigbee). Any suggestions from our HA/Smart Home enthusiasts?
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Using a voice assistant (like Google assistant), these understand how to treat plurals, so if you use the same base name numbered 1 & 2 you can say: turn on the (base name) lights and both come on without having to try to define scenes or explicit device groups or links. They can still be controlled independently, so I number in a sequence relative distance to the ‘entrance’ to that room, or left to right, you might want clockwise.

I use names related to the room, area or object, like: entrance light, dining table light, craft area light, fan light, hallway light, tv light, desk light, bed light, reading light, kitchen sink light. Numbered 1 & 2 if needed since usually want them on together.

Or may be further refined by type like: night light, down light, spot light, string light, stand light, lamp, bulb, LED etc.

Hope that helps with a few ideas?