{"product_id":"faikin-faiktron-actron","title":"Faikin Faiktron WiFi smart controller kit for Actron","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLocal WiFi control for ActronAir ducted systems, through the wall controller you already have\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for ActronAir ducted systems with an LM7, LM8 or LM24 series wired wall controller (for example LM7-2W and LM78Z4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects to three terminals on the back of the wall controller: COMMON, POWER and KEY. Nothing changes at the indoor unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour wall controller stays in place and keeps working. Changes made at the wall show up on your dashboard, and changes made on your phone show up on the wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns from the 12 V plug pack included in the kit, so you need a power point within reach of the wall controller. We are working on a solution that doesn't need the plug pack. Might be soon, might be far - that's development - and these with the plug pack are available now. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst production run: three hand-built units available now, more to follow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you can control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower on and off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode: auto, heat, cool and fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetpoint in 0.5 °C steps, as a proper climate entity in Home Assistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan speed. Actron's CONT (continuous) fan setting appears as Auto in Home Assistant and Apple Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: up to eight, each with its own on\/off switch. Give them real room names such as Lounge or Main Bedroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom temperature from the sensor on the module, or from a Bluetooth temperature sensor you place in the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchedules in the module's built-in web page, or automations in Home Assistant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Assistant, which finds the Faiktron automatically through MQTT discovery. No code or template sensors needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple Home, through built-in HomeKit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other platform that speaks MQTT, including Node-RED, openHAB and Homebridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe built-in web page, which needs no internet connection, cloud account or app. Your phone or computer only needs to be on the same network\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your wall controller. Look for ActronAir and a model starting with LM7, LM8 or LM24 on the label or the circuit board behind it. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the front and back and we will confirm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck power. The Actron wall controller line cannot supply enough current to run WiFi, so the Faiktron is powered from the included 12 V plug pack. You need a power point close enough to the wall controller for the plug pack lead to reach, an extension cord, or a lighting circuit to tap into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck voltage. Between COMMON and POWER on the wall controller you should measure less than 22 V DC. If yours is higher, stop and contact us.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI only have AU\/NZ adapters at this stage. The one shipped can be converted to any other - 100V to 240V and 50 to 60Hz compatible. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off power to the indoor and outdoor units at the switchboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the wall controller off its mounting plate and locate the COMMON, POWER, KEY and SENSOR terminals on the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the Faiktron's three wires to COMMON, POWER and KEY. Leave SENSOR untouched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the 12 V plug pack lead to the Faiktron, refit the wall controller and restore power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin the Faiktron to your WiFi, then open its web page and run Auto-Calibrate. This takes a few seconds and teaches the module the exact signals your wall controller uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety warning: you are working on a live appliance's control wiring. If you are not comfortable opening the wall controller, please use a licensed installer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaiktron smart controller module with the Actron adaptor fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-wire lead for the wall controller terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 V 1.5 A plug pack (Australian plug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware preloaded and tested before dispatch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat this does not do\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not replace your wall controller. It works alongside it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt cannot set the wall controller's own timer. Use the Faiktron schedule or a Home Assistant automation instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not run without the plug pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not report compressor, coil or fault data the way the Ninja does on Daikin systems. The Actron wall controller line carries button commands, not system telemetry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: COMMON, POWER and KEY terminals on an ActronAir LM7, LM8 or LM24 series wall controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 12 V DC from the included plug pack, about 1 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiFi: 802.11 b\/g\/n, 2.4 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: built-in web page, Apple Home, Home Assistant and any MQTT client\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 43 x 43 x 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure: plastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCan it run off the wall controller's power instead of a plug pack?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot yet. The wall controller line drops too far when the WiFi transmits, and the wall controller stops working. We are working on a low-power version that will not need a plug pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWill my wall controller still work?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Faiktron presses the controller's buttons electronically, so everything it does is something you could do at the wall, and the wall controller keeps working as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDo I need Home Assistant?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The built-in web page and Apple Home both work without it. Home Assistant gives you the most control, including zone automations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDoes it need internet?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly for firmware updates. Local control keeps working with no internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eI have a Daikin system, not Actron.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.faikin.au\/products\/faikin-ninja-module-and-cable-kit-p1p2\" title=\"Faikin Ninja kit\"\u003eFaikin Ninja\u003c\/a\u003e for Daikin ducted and Sky Air systems, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.faikin.au\/products\/faikin-and-cable-kits\" title=\"Faikin Faikout kit\"\u003eFaikin Faikout\u003c\/a\u003e for Daikin splits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faikin Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67486516150562,"sku":"FT-KIT-ACT","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4554\/8322\/files\/IMG_1533.heic?v=1791534742","url":"https:\/\/www.faikin.au\/products\/faikin-faiktron-actron","provider":"Faikin Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}