Sensibo Air Pro – Smart AC Controller with Air Quality Sensor

  • lekmin
  • May 22, 2023
Sensibo Air Pro

when it comes to b air pollutionMost people tend to think of the low outdoor air quality within large cities, which is mainly caused by vehicular traffic and industrial smokestacks from factories. Now, while most people live in urban areas, outdoor air pollution is not usually something people worry about, as they can get away from it while they are at home. However, our homes aren’t exactly the safest places available when it comes to the quality of the air we breathe on a daily basis. That’s because the air quality in our homes has a very high chance of being worse than the air quality outside. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Indoor air pollution is 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor air pollution. The main causes of indoor air pollution include dust, dander, and various pollutants from daily activities such as cleaning and cooking (which can be carcinogenic or even radioactive), as well as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from household products, mold, and cigarettes. As such, regular indoor air quality monitoring is something that can really help homeowners reduce many different health risks. The Sensibo Air Pro allows homeowners to do just that in an efficient and reliable way.

Sensibo Air Pro is a smart air conditioner control unit with a built-in air quality sensor capable of detecting TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds), as well as high levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide) and ethanol in indoor air. , while also featuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, Voice Assistant support for Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri, and Apple HomeKit, and full compatibility with IFTTT and SmartThings for smart home integration via Open API.

With Sensibo Air Pro, homeowners can access on-demand reliable air quality readings that are calculated in real time, for which these readings will accurately inform them of the concentration of each air pollutant detected in their indoor air, as well as the overall status of indoor air quality. .

Finally, since this is actually a smart AC controller, the Sensibo Air Pro also allows homeowners to easily control their AC unit(s) from anywhere using their smartphone (via the Sensibo app) in order to manage their home’s climate Easily, all while the indoor air quality inside their homes is constantly monitored meticulously.

Now, let’s take a more detailed look at the smart air conditioner controller and smart air quality sensor and check out exactly how the Sensibo Air Pro is designed to work, as well as talk a little bit about everything they offer you.

Design and specifications

Starting with the size of the device, the Sensibo Air Pro comes in a fairly compact size, measuring just 2.56 inches long by 2.56 inches wide by 0.67 inches thick (65 x 65 x 17 mm).

Sensibo Air Pro
Sensibo Air Pro

When it comes to the design of the unit, the device sports a minimalist, minimalist and very modern look, with its plain white outer shell. This ultimately allows it to blend in easily with the rest of your home décor and ultimately go unnoticed in any room.

Sensibo Air Pro
Sensibo Air Pro – Very simple and modern design

On top of that, the entire unit is also rated to have a fairly durable and eco-friendly build (with absolutely no loose parts), whose construction is rated 100% mercury-free, arsenic-free, and PVC-free. chloride, and are also RoHS compliant (meaning all internal components of the unit are excluded to be made of certain hazardous materials).

Sensibo Air Pro
Sensibo Air Pro

Moreover, the device also comes neatly packaged inside a recyclable packaging.

Moving on to the internal components of the device. Starting with the most important sensors, as mentioned earlier, the Sensibo Air Pro comes with a built-in air quality sensor that is capable of detecting and monitoring TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds), as well as high levels of carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide) and ethanol in the air inside the home.

Sensibo Air Pro
Sensibo Air Pro

Thanks to this, homeowners can be quickly alerted to any high levels of organic compounds, as well as high levels of carbon dioxide, or even high levels of ethanol in the air inside their homes. In addition, AirQ will also inform homeowners of the concentration of each pollutant in the air inside their homes as well as provide them with an accurate readout of the overall status of the air quality inside their homes.

To be more specific, know that this compact air quality sensor is powered by the company’s innovative PureBoost technology, which is unique to Sensibo devices.

This technology is what allows multiple Sensibo smart controllers to communicate with each other in order to have all of these smart home devices automatically manage the air quality inside your home, while also communicating with the homeowner’s mobile device(s) (such as a smartphone or tablet) to keep them at bay. Know the indoor air quality.

Sensibo Air Pro
Sensibo Air Pro

However, for homeowners who already own other smart devices that Sensibo has released in the past (such as antiviral air conditioner filters called Sensibo Shieldor even Sensibo Pure air purifier), when the Sensibo Air Pro detects any type of air pollution in your indoor air, the device will immediately communicate with and then activate a protected AC fan and/or Sensibo Pure Air Purifier for these units to filter the circulating air. inside your home.

Furthermore, the Sensibo Air Pro also integrates a temperature sensor, which allows the device to automatically maintain the ideal temperature inside your home, as well as a humidity sensor that allows the device to detect precise levels of humidity indoors in order to regulate the temperature indoors accordingly to stop the spread of mold. And viruses inside your home after all.

Finally, the device also comes with two infrared receivers (x2), which are used to enable the Wi-Fi calling function (meaning IR to Wi-Fi).

Last but not least, note that the 2-in-1 Smart Air Conditioner Controller and Smart Air Quality Sensor are electrically powered, as the unit is powered by a Micro USB Power Adapter (5V/1A), which features a voltage rating of 110-240V.

setup / installation

When it comes to installing a smart air conditioner controller and smart air quality sensor inside your home, know that installing the device is quick and easy, taking only a minute to do.

It is also important to note that the Sensibo Air Pro is compatible with more than 10,000 models of air conditioners, which means that the device can be combined (that is, installed) with any remote control air conditioner, including window air conditioner units and split air conditioner units. Cassette air conditioners, portable air conditioners, in addition to central air conditioners.

What’s more, the Sensibo Air Pro can also be combined with any remote control heat pump.

Connection

Now, in terms of connectivity, the device features Wi-Fi connectivity (with support for the most popular wireless standards (802.11 b/g/n at 2.4GHz), as well as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). With it, know that you can set it up either in DHCP or with a static IP address.

It is also worth noting that the device also works with SSL encryption for two (x2) methods of wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), which helps keep access to the unit fully restricted and protected, therefore, only accessible to homeowners with access to the Smartphone App its Companion (discussed in more detail directly).

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection is protected by SSL encryption

After connecting the device wirelessly to your smartphone via its dedicated smartphone app, Sensibo Air Pro will also be able to automatically turn on the air conditioner before your arrival, as well as turn it off when the last person in your family leaves the house, all by simply using the phone’s geolocation from the smartphone to each a member of the family.

Compatibility

Best of all, Sensibo Air Pro is also fully compatible with IFTTT and SmartThings (i.e. for smart home integration) via an open API.

Compatible with IFTTT and SmartThings
Compatible with IFTTT and SmartThings

Moreover, this smart air quality sensor also features Voice Assistant support for Amazon Alexa, Google Home as well as Apple HomeKit, finally allowing homeowners to control smart temperature regulation and air quality monitoring functions through the use of just simple voice commands.

Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit

Smartphone App – Sensibo App

Homeowners can also download the free Sensibo app for both iOS And android In order to be able to more easily control their air conditioning unit(s) and manage the climate of their homes, in addition to monitoring the air quality inside their homes.

Sensibo app
Sensibo Air Pro and Sensibo app

However, with the Sensibo app, homeowners can control their air conditioner anytime, from anywhere as well as monitor temperature and humidity remotely.

Sensibo app
Sensibo app

Not only that, but users can also fall back on the 7-day scheduling functionality in the app to save money on energy bills.

Sensibo app
Sensibo app – 7-day scheduling function

More importantly, the Sensibo app can also provide homeowners with accurate indoor air quality reports measured in real time. These indoor air quality reports consist of reliable air quality readouts that contain information on the concentration of each air pollutant detected in the indoor air, as well as the general status of indoor air quality.

Finally, for homeowners who already have the aforementioned Sensibo Shield installed in their home (meaning the company’s antiviral air conditioner filters), the Sensibo app will also send filter-cleaning alerts whenever that time comes.

Final thoughts

Sensibo Air Pro is a smart air conditioner control unit with a built-in air quality sensor capable of detecting TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds), as well as high levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide) and ethanol in indoor air. , while also featuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, Voice Assistant support for Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri, and Apple HomeKit, and full compatibility with IFTTT and SmartThings for smart home integration via Open API.

Sensibo Air Pro
Sensibo Air Pro

All in all, the 2-in-1 Smart Air Conditioner Controller and Smart Air Quality Sensor allows homeowners to make almost any standard air conditioner unit(s) smart in order to control their air conditioner from anywhere via their smartphone, while enabling at the same Time to monitor indoor air quality as well as keep track of any potential indoor pollutants.

If you’re interested in purchasing the Sensibo Air Pro, know that the single-pack (contains one unit), which is currently discounted from its regular price of $215, is now at just $139 (it saves you $76).

Alternatively, for homeowners looking for larger sets with additional units, there’s also the Starter Kit (2 units) which has been reduced from $430 to $278 (saves you $152), Family Kit (3 units) which is discounted from $645. to $387 (saves you $258) and, finally, the Pro Kit (4 or more units) which is priced at a neat discount, dropping it from $860 to $516 (saves you $344).

Each purchase also comes with a one-year warranty. Moreover, the purchase of any of the previously mentioned multi-unit combos also entitles you to free shipping for 7 days. You can order it online right now from Sensibo official shopping page.

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