⚠ Similar names, different products: ⚠ Sensibo sells three controllers whose names differ by one word, and the difference decides which ecosystem you can use. This Air sits in the middle: the Sky ($89) has NO Apple HomeKit support, while this Air and the Air Pro ($139) do. Against the Pro the gap is the air-quality half rather than the air-conditioning half — both control the same air conditioners the same way. Check which of the three a listing actually names before buying on price.
Compatibility at a glance
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A connection can work while individual controls or automations remain unconfirmed. Read the connection details ↓
Protocols: WIFI[1]
Before you buy
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Sensibo Air
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindIntermediate equipment and transport are not mapped in this summary. Read the setup notes before choosing hardware. Check the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
Sensibo says the Air is Apple HomeKit certified and works natively with the Apple Home app, and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command, naming Siri and Apple Home among the platforms. Fan mode is unconfirmed in Apple Home: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed there. The cheaper Sky has no Apple Home route, so within Sensibo's line-up the Air is the step that gives an Apple household a working device.[1][8]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Sensibo Air
What you gainReach the device through the documented cloud connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
Sensibo says the Air links to Google's assistant in one click and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command. Fan mode is unconfirmed on Google Home: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed from Google.[1][8]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Sensibo Air
What you gainReach the device through the documented cloud connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
Sensibo says the Air links to Alexa in one click and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command. Fan mode is unconfirmed on Alexa: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed from Alexa.[1][8]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
Compatibility is named, but the connection method is not documented here. A working path cannot be drawn yet.
Sensibo lists SmartThings among the platforms the Air works with. It does not say how the Air connects to SmartThings or which settings SmartThings can change, so temperature, mode and fan speed are not confirmed there.[1][8]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
There is not enough model-specific evidence to draw a supported connection. Read the evidence and limits below.
Not established. Home Assistant does not appear anywhere in Sensibo's platform list for this product, and we found no Home Assistant documentation naming the Air. ⊕ Sensibo does publish an open way for other software to control its devices, which is the kind of thing community integrations get built on — but that is a capability, not a documented Home Assistant path, and the two are not the same claim.[1]
One device can provide more than one role. These are setup requirements, not a shopping list of separate purchases.
What could you do with this?
Start with a documented control or event. The selected connection shows what is confirmed for that platform.
Documented device function
The device supports this control.
Compare its platform availability in the table below.
Device documentation: [4]
Documented device function
The device supports this control.
Compare its platform availability in the table below.
Device documentation: [4]
Documented device function
The device supports this control.
Compare its platform availability in the table below.
Device documentation: [4]
Apple Home · Works; fan mode unconfirmed
This device supports HVAC mode.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Sensibo says the Air is Apple HomeKit certified and works natively with the Apple Home app, and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command, naming Siri and Apple Home among the platforms. Fan mode is unconfirmed in Apple Home: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed there. The cheaper Sky has no Apple Home route, so within Sensibo's line-up the Air is the step that gives an Apple household a working device.
Connection documentation: [1] [8]
Device documentation: [4]
support.sensibo.com · checked 2026-08-20
sensibo.com · checked 2026-10-04
Google Home · Works; fan mode unconfirmed
This device supports HVAC mode.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Sensibo says the Air links to Google's assistant in one click and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command. Fan mode is unconfirmed on Google Home: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed from Google.
Connection documentation: [1] [8]
Device documentation: [4]
support.sensibo.com · checked 2026-08-20
sensibo.com · checked 2026-10-04
Alexa · Works; fan mode unconfirmed
This device supports HVAC mode.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Sensibo says the Air links to Alexa in one click and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command. Fan mode is unconfirmed on Alexa: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed from Alexa.
Connection documentation: [1] [8]
Device documentation: [4]
support.sensibo.com · checked 2026-08-20
sensibo.com · checked 2026-10-04
SmartThings · Works per the maker; details unconfirmed
This device supports HVAC mode.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Sensibo lists SmartThings among the platforms the Air works with. It does not say how the Air connects to SmartThings or which settings SmartThings can change, so temperature, mode and fan speed are not confirmed there.
Connection documentation: [1] [8]
Device documentation: [4]
support.sensibo.com · checked 2026-08-20
sensibo.com · checked 2026-10-04
Home Assistant · Inconclusive
This device supports HVAC mode.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Not established. Home Assistant does not appear anywhere in Sensibo's platform list for this product, and we found no Home Assistant documentation naming the Air. ⊕ Sensibo does publish an open way for other software to control its devices, which is the kind of thing community integrations get built on — but that is a capability, not a documented Home Assistant path, and the two are not the same claim.
Connection documentation: [1]
Device documentation: [4]
support.sensibo.com · checked 2026-08-20
sensibo.com · checked 2026-08-18
A documented control or event is one part of a setup. It does not by itself establish a complete automation.
The functions, side by side
A platform connection does not confirm every function. Controls and reported events are shown separately from what an automation can use.
Compare all five platforms. On a narrow screen, scroll the table sideways.
| Device function | Apple HomeWorks; fan mode unconfirmed[1][8] | Google HomeWorks; fan mode unconfirmed[1][8] | AlexaWorks; fan mode unconfirmed[1][8] | SmartThingsWorks per the maker; details unconfirmed[1][8] | Home AssistantInconclusive[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC modeDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Inconclusive |
| Target temperatureDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Inconclusive |
| Fan modeDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Inconclusive |
| Temperature readingReported event | Event Not stated | Event Not stated | Event Not stated | Event Not stated | Event Inconclusive |
| Humidity readingReported event | Event Not stated | Event Not stated | Event Not stated | Event Not stated | Event Inconclusive |
Automation availability for this model is not established.
✓ Documented for this connection. × A stated limit. ◐ A partial function. ? Not established. A listed device function does not establish a complete routine, its other equipment or any plan requirements.
Sensibo says the Air is Apple HomeKit certified and works natively with the Apple Home app, and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command, naming Siri and Apple Home among the platforms. Fan mode is unconfirmed in Apple Home: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed there. The cheaper Sky has no Apple Home route, so within Sensibo's line-up the Air is the step that gives an Apple household a working device.[1][8]
Sensibo says the Air links to Google's assistant in one click and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command. Fan mode is unconfirmed on Google Home: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed from Google.[1][8]
Sensibo says the Air links to Alexa in one click and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command. Fan mode is unconfirmed on Alexa: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed from Alexa.[1][8]
Sensibo lists SmartThings among the platforms the Air works with. It does not say how the Air connects to SmartThings or which settings SmartThings can change, so temperature, mode and fan speed are not confirmed there.[1][8]
Not established. Home Assistant does not appear anywhere in Sensibo's platform list for this product, and we found no Home Assistant documentation naming the Air. ⊕ Sensibo does publish an open way for other software to control its devices, which is the kind of thing community integrations get built on — but that is a capability, not a documented Home Assistant path, and the two are not the same claim.[1]
Device documentation: [4]
Some functions may need a paid plan. Plan requirements are shown below.
Listed device functions are established from vendor documentation. An ability missing here is unestablished, not necessarily absent.
| Ecosystem | Support | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Works; fan mode unconfirmedWorks; fan mode unconfirmed — see the catch[1][8] | Sensibo says the Air links to Alexa in one click and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command. Fan mode is unconfirmed on Alexa: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed from Alexa. |
| Google Home | Works; fan mode unconfirmedWorks; fan mode unconfirmed — see the catch[1][8] | Sensibo says the Air links to Google's assistant in one click and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command. Fan mode is unconfirmed on Google Home: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed from Google. |
| Apple Home | Works; fan mode unconfirmedWorks; fan mode unconfirmed — see the catch[1][8] | Sensibo says the Air is Apple HomeKit certified and works natively with the Apple Home app, and that you can change the temperature or switch modes with a voice command, naming Siri and Apple Home among the platforms. Fan mode is unconfirmed in Apple Home: Sensibo does not say whether you can change the fan speed there. The cheaper Sky has no Apple Home route, so within Sensibo's line-up the Air is the step that gives an Apple household a working device. |
| SmartThings | Works per the maker; details unconfirmedWorks per the maker; details unconfirmed — see the catch[1][8] | Sensibo lists SmartThings among the platforms the Air works with. It does not say how the Air connects to SmartThings or which settings SmartThings can change, so temperature, mode and fan speed are not confirmed there. |
| Home Assistant | InconclusiveWe researched this and the evidence doesn't settle it — the catch explains why[1] | Not established. Home Assistant does not appear anywhere in Sensibo's platform list for this product, and we found no Home Assistant documentation naming the Air. ⊕ Sensibo does publish an open way for other software to control its devices, which is the kind of thing community integrations get built on — but that is a capability, not a documented Home Assistant path, and the two are not the same claim. |
? Inconclusive means we researched that ecosystem and the evidence doesn’t settle it — the catch says why, and the sources are listed below. It is a statement about the available evidence, never a verdict on the product. A Setup Check researches your exact setup where the official sources don’t answer.
◐ Works without a subscription: Yes. The maker also sells an optional paid plan.
Vendor account required: Not established — we have not sourced this yet.
⭐ Sensibo publishes an actual free-versus-paid table, which is rarer on this shelf than it should be — most vendors leave you to discover the line after purchase. The Energy Saver Plan (Sensibo Plus) is '$3 / month Billed yearly ($30 / year)'. What stays free is the part most buyers are actually buying: app control, schedules, timers, geofencing, filter reminders, device sharing, PureBoost and — importantly — Climate React, the sensor-driven automation that is Sensibo's signature feature. What you pay for is the analytics and optimisation layer: energy statistics, Optimus, AC health checks, anti-mold, auto-off. ⚠ Read one item on the paid list as a cost rather than a feature: 'Extended warranty' sits behind the plan, so declining the subscription may also decline warranty coverage the page does not otherwise quantify.
This is an infrared remote with WiFi, not a thermostat — it works by mimicking the handset your air conditioner already came with, so it can only ever tell the unit what that remote could tell it. Anything the remote cannot do, this cannot do either. It is also 2.4 GHz only, which is fine until the router is far from the wall unit. And the subscription line deserves a second look before you dismiss it: the everyday features are genuinely free, including the Climate React automation that is the whole reason to buy a Sensibo — but 'Extended warranty' sits on the paid side, so declining $30 a year may also be declining coverage.
Anyone with a mini-split, window unit or portable air conditioner that has a remote and no smarts — which is most of them. It gives that unit schedules, geofencing and humidity-triggered automation without touching the equipment, and it is the cheapest of Sensibo's three controllers that an Apple Home household can actually use, since the $89 Sky has no HomeKit path. Step up to the Air Pro only if indoor air-quality sensing is the point; for controlling the air conditioner the two are the same device.
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