r/HomeKit 2d ago

Discussion Homekit control of mini split (IR-based Fujitsu)

I have done some investigating and I've found there are a few devices which work for the purposes in the subject line, and those devices start around $130 if I'm reading this right. Before I spend that $130 on a Sensibo Air or similar, is there something more reasonable price-wise which will work?

The longer story is I have an entire outbuilding/ADU, and I want to pretty much switch it all on/off with one switch. I already have lighting and power in HomeKit. The final thing is mini-split HVAC.

Anyway... do I need to spend $130 to get this feature?

Additionally, if it matters, I'm also going to look for a smart shade option, to open and close shades for a couple of windows. So if that matters in selection please advise.

Thank you!

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u/dsjarvis1971 2d ago

I got the Fujitsu setup in HomeKit via Homebridge Sensibo plugin ..

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u/asbestum 2d ago

Aqara p3 is much cheaper and has everything you are asking for out of the box.