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Smart plugs enable internet connectivity of your power plug but do not have the same benefit of the smart AC controllers.

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Make your old or new air conditioner smart with Cielo Breez Eco white. It is a WiFi-enabled smart AC controller that makes your ductless air conditioner or heat pump smart, i.e., mini-split, portable, window ACs. If you have an ordinary air conditioning system that is operated by an IR-based remote control, then Cielo Breez Eco can make it extra-ordinary.

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No Ductwork? No Problem. Ramsond Ductless (Duct-Free) Mini Split Air Conditioning Systems can be installed in virtually any location. Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioners are also referred to as Zone Systems. They cool/heat the zone or areas in which they are installed. When the zone is in use, the mini split system can be turned on. When the zone is not in use, you can simply turn it off. This zone capability allows for substantial energy savings.