Top-Rated Smart Air Conditioners for Cooling Your Space Remotely

If you're someone who doesn't have central AC, you know the struggle of wishing your home would be cool the minute you walk in during the summer. That's where a smart air conditioner comes in. Also known as Wi-Fi air conditioners, these devices allow you to control how cool your home is via a smartphone app, even when you're away from home — which means that you can turn it on whenever you're close to home to get a head start on that cool air flowing.

Best Smart Air Conditioners

How We Chose

To find the best smart air conditioners on the market, we spent weeks researching products from well-known and reputable brands such as Frigidaire, LG, and Midea, among others. We considered portable and window units to help us recommend a product for every setup.

We selected these Wi-Fi air conditioners based on the following criteria:

• Cooling capacity — We evaluated their ability to cover spaces of various sizes.
• Compatibility with virtual assistants — This makes a smart air conditioner much easier to control with voice commands.
• Design — You'll want your AC unit to blend seamlessly into your space.
• Noise — The quieter an air conditioner is, the better.
  

What to Consider

Form Factor

When choosing the best Wi-Fi air conditioner for your space, the first thing to consider is whether you want a portable or a window unit. As its name suggests, the former offers more flexibility, allowing you to move it to another room quickly should your cooling needs change.

On the other hand, a window AC will take up less interior space than a portable unit. Because its motor will be outside your home, it might also deliver a quieter operation. This setup might come in particularly handy if you need an air conditioner to cool a large space.

Cooling Capacity

This essential air conditioner function depends on the size of the room you'll be cooling. It is measured in BTUs, and the higher the number, the more significant the cooling capacity. Choosing the right smart air conditioner for your space can be a little daunting, but this handy guide will help you pick the right-sized unit.

Smart Home Integration

Every product on this list is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands via your phone, tablet, laptop, or smart speaker. Enabling the functionality requires a few quick interactions with the Amazon Alexa or the Google Home app on your smartphone, allowing for seamless integration into your existing smart home setup.

If you're a Siri user, look for a smart air conditioner that supports Apple HomeKit, and be mindful that there aren't many products that offer this functionality. If smart home integration and support voice commands aren't important for you, don't worry — every smart AC also has a companion app for iPhone and Android.

Here are the best smart air conditioners available right now, with plenty of range in both looks and price points.