The Best Smart Air Conditioners for Taking Full Control of Your Space’s Cooling

If you’re looking for a window unit, this smart air conditioner by LG is your best bet. It has an elegant design, a superb cooling performance, and a more quiet operation than any competitor.

This air conditioner’s quiet operation is powered by LG’s proprietary Dual Inverter tech. The latter consists of a uniquely designed motor and compressor, which work together in perfect (and quiet) harmony.

This variant of the LG Dual Inverter smart can effortlessly cool up to 450 square feet of living space. Variants with larger cooling capacities (up to 23,500 BTU) are also available.

Since there’s nothing worse than going from an AC-cooled room to a stuffy and humid one, portability is key. If you’re looking for a unit that you can move around an un-air-conditioned apartment, opt for this pick by Midea with the ability to cool and dehumidify the air in your space.

This fairly priced Smartcool AC will allow you to easily control it via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, a mobile app, or the bundled remote control. Its built-in control panel is also impressively intuitive.

This air conditioner operates rather quietly. Its built-in proximity sensor can also adjust the temperature based on your distance from the appliance. Plus, Midea has equipped the device with a washable filter for easy maintenance.

Like all portable air conditioners, the Midea Smartcool AC is easy to install, so long as you have a proper window opening for its hot air exhaust. You can easily move the device around via built-in wheels.

The maximum cooling capacity of this smart air conditioner makes it suitable for a small room. Midea also offers cheaper 8,000, 10,000, and 12,000 BTU models.

Installing a window air conditioner is always a significant chore. Surprisingly, the Windmill smart air conditioner makes the task more seamless. The product comes with a pre-assembled installation kit and an intuitive guide, so beginning the setup process is as seamless as taking it out of the box and placing it on the desired window.

The Wi-Fi-equipped Windmill air conditioner also has a minimalist design, headlined by curved edges, an auto-dimming LED display, and a discreet control panel. The product’s rivals look dated in comparison.

Believe it or not, the Windmill air conditioner is also more eco-friendly than other window offerings. However, similarly (or lower-) priced window air conditioners from other brands offer superior cooling capacity.

This iteration of the GE Profile window air conditioner is the one to get if you want to cool a small space of up to 350 square feet. The product offers a sleek and compact design that’s easy to set up, reliable cooling performance for its size, and a quiet operation in its entry-level guise.

We like the GE Profile’s convenient control panel and temperature display. The product’s available work modes include a dry setting for reducing humidity. On the other hand, its fan speed settings have a quiet option that will reduce unnecessary din.

This expensive-but-worth-it portable smart air conditioner by LG has an understated design, top-notch cooling performance, and a near-silent operation. In addition to a robust cooling capacity, it has the ability to dehumidify the air as well. You can rely on it for up to 450 square feet of space.

The air conditioner is compatible with voice commands via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can also control it using LG's SmartThinQ mobile app, but it also comes bundled with a remote control with a handy digital display.

Rather impressively, LG offers a variant of the air conditioner that can not only cool your home but also heat it for only $50 more. If you are looking for a year-round portable AC, this is your best option.

The U Inverter Wi-Fi air conditioner by Midea stands out with an innovative U-shape hence its name. The unique design helps the appliance operate more quietly than a traditional window unit by placing your window between its motor and cooling vents.

The setup also reduces vibrations, makes the U inverter easy to install, and impressively elegant. Plus, it allows you to open the window and get fresh air without disrupting the AC’s installation.

Midea’s original design also ensures that the appliance will blend better with your home decor than most rivals. This U Inverter version has enough cooling power for medium-sized rooms. You can also order variants of the air conditioner with larger cooling capacities.

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The Frigidaire portable room air conditioner is one of the best portable air conditioners, thanks to an understated design and dependable cooling capabilities. The connected air conditioner is an excellent option for cooling up to 450 square feet of space.

You can operate the device with a mobile app, a bundled remote control, or via its built-in controls.

The AC is also capable of dehumidifying the air in the room. It has a washable filter and a convenient light, which displays its performance and filter status.

This smart window air conditioner by Haier is reasonably priced, yet compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri voice commands. It's the only option on this list that supports Apple HomeKit.

The Apple feature mentioned above allows you to control the product either by asking Siri, opening the Home app on any Apple gadget, or swiping down to open the control center on an iPhone or an iPad. You can also control the appliance via a mobile app or the included remote.

Other key features of this Wi-Fi air conditioner include dehumidifying capabilities, a control panel with a built-in light that reminds you to clean its filter, and a convenient eco mode. This energy-saving mode turns off the fan and the compressor of the AC when the room is sufficiently cool.

The Haier smart AC cab can cool a medium-sized room, even on the hottest days. Variants with larger cooling capacities. Every air conditioner comes bundled with a window mounting kit.

The Sensibo Sky is a clever gadget that's designed to make your existing air conditioner smart. The tiny gadget allows you to seamlessly control an AC and adjust its settings via a sleek smartphone app. It will interact with your old air conditioner via an infrared connection.

The device is also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. Plus, there’s the option to automatically turn off your AC when you leave home and turn it back on when you return, saving you money on energy bills. You will need to give Sensibo access to your location for this feature to work.