Mini-split heat pumps, also referred to as ductless heat pumps, have become an energy efficient alternative to standard HVAC systems. The system consists of two parts, an outdoor compressor unit and an indoor air handler. The two components of the system are connected by refrigerant lines. During the summer, heat is removed from inside the home and it is released outside. In the winter, the process is reversed. The outside unit absorbs heat and releases it through the inside air handler.
Smart Home Integration with an HVAC System
There is a great deal to be gained by integrating an HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system with a smart home processor/hub. The thermostat can be set back based on occupancy. When nobody is home both energy and money can be saved by setting back the thermostat. The normal set point can be restored as soon as a family member comes home.
Since a mini-split system provides for different settings in different zones of the home, even more money can be saved by setting back an individual zone when that area of the home isn’t occupied. Using a product like RoomMe, which tracks peoples’ locations in a home through their smart phones, the set point of a mini-split system can automatically be adjusted to a person’s personal preference in the area of the home where they are currently located.
Do mini splits have thermostats?
Technically, yes. Mini splits do have an internal thermostat that reads room temperature. But, they do not have a wall thermostat like other heating systems. Instead, mini splits are usually controlled using an LCD remote. This works when you’re at home and the remote is nearby (and not lost in the couch cushions!). But turning your mini split on and off can feel like a chore. Plus, you can’t set schedules with a remote and it only works at certain distances. So, most people just leave their mini split on all day long, which leads to wasted energy.
If you’ve ever wondered how to add a thermostat to a mini split for better control, there is a solution. Adding an external mini split thermostat with smart control can help avoid wasted energy and help you save.
How to Get Smart Mini Split Thermostat Control
To get 100% control of your mini split system and save on heating and cooling costs, smart home tech is just what you need. With smart mini split control, you can create heating or cooling schedules, control your mini split remotely, and track how long it’s running. (Plus tons of other smart features and benefits!)
There are smart mini split systems. But, if you already own a mini split, that would be a very costly upgrade. Luckily, there’s a much easier and affordable way to get smart home control of your mini split, and that’s by adding a new mini split thermostat.
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