$129 – $169
Premium smart AC controller with TVOC/CO2 air quality sensors and HomeKit
Want Home Assistant native integration
Official HA integration (cloud-based)
Have mini-split or window AC
Works with any IR-controlled AC
Care about indoor air quality
Built-in TVOC and CO2 equivalent sensors
Use Apple HomeKit
Native HomeKit certified, works with Siri
Need Matter support
No Matter certification available
Want full HomeKit control
HomeKit missing swing and some settings
Need Climate React in HA
Air Pro missing Climate React in HA integration
On tight budget
Premium pricing vs Cielo alternatives
Swing settings cannot be controlled from HomeKit app
HomeKit News reviewAir Pro missing Climate React function that Sky and Air have in HA
GitHub home-assistant/coreHumidity not showing in HomeKit when exposed via HA Bridge
GitHub home-assistant/coreApp sends frequent notifications about opening windows for air quality
User reviewsHomeKit limited controls
commonCause: HomeKit protocol limitations
Air quality alerts
occasionalCause: Aggressive notification settings
HA Climate React missing
occasionalCause: Integration limitation for Air Pro
Premium pricing
occasionalCause: Air quality sensors add cost
Expecting full HomeKit control
Swing and some settings not available in Home app
Tip: Use Sensibo app for full control
Not checking AC IR compatibility
Controller wont work with AC
Tip: Verify AC has IR remote before buying
Expecting Climate React in HA
Feature not available for Air Pro in HA
Tip: Use Sensibo app for Climate React
All features - remote control, scheduling, geofencing, air quality monitoring, HA integration
Basic IR control only if paired with AC
Temperature, humidity, air quality data, usage patterns, location for geofencing
Fully cloud-dependent. Air quality and usage data sent to Sensibo servers. Open API available for self-hosting alternatives.
TVOC/CO2 sensors. HomeKit certified. Native HA integration. Geofencing. Climate React. 7-day schedules. Up to 40% savings. Open API. SSL encryption.
No Matter. HomeKit limited (no swing). HA missing Climate React. Cloud-dependent. CO2 is estimated. Frequent air quality alerts. Premium price.
Sensibo Air
If: Dont need air quality sensors
Cielo Breez Plus
If: Want built-in display and lower price
Tado Smart AC Control
If: Need European market support
Use HomeKit and care about air quality
Best HomeKit AC controller with AQ sensors
Want native HA integration
Official integration works well
Need Climate React in Home Assistant
Air Pro missing this feature in HA - get Air instead
Budget is main concern
Cielo or Sensibo Air are cheaper options
No, as of 2025 Sensibo Air Pro does not support Matter. It works via WiFi with native HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings, and Home Assistant integration.
Source: Sensibo websiteAir Pro adds TVOC/CO2 air quality sensors. If you care about indoor air quality monitoring, get Pro. If you just need AC control, regular Air is cheaper with same connectivity.
Source: ComparisonIt measures TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) directly and estimates CO2 levels based on TVOC readings. It also has high-accuracy temperature and humidity sensors.
Source: Sensibo specsYes, there is an official Home Assistant integration. Note that Climate React feature is missing for Air Pro in HA (works in Sensibo app). Regular Sensibo Air has Climate React in HA.
Source: Home AssistantYes, Sensibo Air Pro is Apple HomeKit certified and works natively. However, some controls like swing settings are not available in HomeKit - use the Sensibo app for full control.
Source: Sensibo website