![]() I’m less impressed with its busy industrial design (the units from Sensibo and Tado are both more appealing to look at), and the build quality of Cielo’s controller doesn’t impress me either. That simplicity really makes the Cielo Breez Plus standout-it is like no other A/C controller I’ve tested. It’s an absurdly simple process, and both the app and the Breez Plus are designed for user friendliness. ![]() Next, grab your A/C’s existing remote, point it at the Breez Plus, and press the power button. Launch the Cielo Home app on your mobile device and follow the directions to connect the Breeze Plus to your Wi-Fi network. Set the controller within your air conditioner’s line of sight, plug in its 5V power adapter and USB cable (or use your thermostat’s low-voltage in-wall wiring, if you have that-the controller’s range is 13 feet either way). Simple, useful, and efficient Jason D’Aprile / IDGĬielo’s Breez Plus takes humidity as well as temperature into account.Ĭielo’s Breez Plus is the easiest A/C controller I’ve tested to date. When you are home, you can opt to control your A/C (or get temperature reports) with voice commands spoken to an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker. ![]() The app also tracks and reports your air-conditioning usage. When you leave the circumference of the designated geofence, the app will turn your air conditioner off to save energy, and turn it back on when you re-enter the circle so your home is already cool when you get there. If you don’t adhere to a regimented schedule (and who does these days?), Cielo Home also supports geofencing. Other than that, the scheduler is easy to use and works great. I did find the day selector to be confusing, however, since it’s hard to tell if you’re selecting or deselecting a day. You can also create daily or weekly schedules with your mobile device: Just set the time, days of the week, function, temperature, and fan speed to achieve maximum efficiency. You can indicate your preferred comfort range for both values in the Cielo Home app. The Breez Plus’s own display is easy is easy to read, dimmable, and reports both the indoor temperature and relative humidity. The Cielo Breez Plus can operate on low-voltage wiring if it’s available otherwise, it will run on its provided AC adapter and USB cable. You can check your model’s compatibility on the company’s website. ![]() Nonetheless, your A/C unit still needs to have some kind of wireless remote in order for the Breez Plus to control it. While Cielo’s controller prefers that type of remote, its expansive compatibility list includes both. But many of the similar products that compete with the Breez Plus, including the Sensibo Sky and the Tado Smart AC Control (both of which I reviewed earlier), are limited to A/C units that have remote controls with displays. This class of product can only work only with air conditioners that have a remote control of one type or another they essentially take the place of that component. Oh, and they need to be within the air conditioner’s line of sight to operate. These controllers operate much like a smart thermostat for a whole-house HVAC system, but they manage a single device in one room. Not only do you gain more control over your appliance, you also stand to save money by reducing your energy consumption. The Breez Plus, like all Wi-Fi A/C controllers, enables your generally unconnected window, portable, mini-split, and various other types of air conditioner (or dehumidifier) to be a lot smarter. The pricier Breez Plus, reviewed here, has a street price of $109, but it features a display and onboard controls, so you can program a connected air conditioner without needing to pull out your mobile device. Like many similar devices we’ve tested, the simpler (and less-expensive, at a street price of $68) Breez Eco relies entirely on the Cielo Home app. Easy to set up and incredibly responsive, the Cielo Breez Plus is one of two Wi-Fi-connected air-conditioner controllers this company manufactures.
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