Brand Spotlight: Airzone’s Aidoo Series Posted on October 21, 2025 Smart homes are no longer a niche — they make life more convenient, cut energy waste, and help keep your household more comfortable. More importantly, they allow for considerable savings. Features like smart scheduling, zone-by-zone control, and integration with occupancy or temperature sensors allow your HVAC systems to run much more efficiently. For homes with ductless mini splits, VRFs, or fan coils, the right controller can turn a standalone unit into a coordinated, efficient smart system. And that’s exactly where Airzone’s Aidoo series comes in. Who is Airzone? Airzone specializes in intelligent HVAC control systems and zoning solutions. Founded in the late 1990s, the company boasts over two decades of expertise in smart solutions, building products that bridge HVAC equipment and building management for Europe, North America, Australia and beyond. Airzone’s product offerings range from whole-home zoning systems to IoT-enabled gateways that allow mini splits and VRF systems to communicate with smart thermostats, third-party automation platforms, and building management systems. Airzone’s automated solutions are used in approximately 2 million rooms, saving over 1.3 million tons of CO2 emissions to date. About the Airzone Aidoo Line The Aidoo series is Airzone’s line of controller “bridges” that turn conventional HVAC systems into smart, networked IoT devices. In other words, the Aidoo enables your “dumb” mini split to become smart and integrate with your smart home ecosystem. An Aidoo bridge allows for: Compatibility with smart thermostats WiFi control via smartphone, tablet, or PC Integration with other smart devices Convenient features like routines and schedules Airzone makes Aidoo bridges for 180+ HVAC brands. If you have an inverter mini split from the last 5-10 years, chances are there’s an Aidoo bridge for it. You can check the full list of compatible brands here. HVAC systems that can be automated by the Aidoo bridge include: Aidoo Standard Series Designed for consumers, this line enables Wi-Fi control of a mini split through the Airzone Cloud app, available for both Apple iOS and Android. It is intended for homeowners who want remote access, scheduling, and basic smart features. The Aidoo also supports integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Key benefits: Easy to install Connects the indoor unit to the Airzone Cloud Support for popular smart home ecosystems Intuitive app control Limitations: Less third-party integration and local protocol options compared with the Pro line. However, this is fine for most homeowners. Aidoo Pro Series Designed for commercial and industrial use, this line offers a professional-grade gateway for installers, building integrators, and projects that need local control, diagnostics, or BMS connectivity. The Aidoo Pro comes in a greater number of variants such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Zigbee and specialist Pro modules to match different installation and integration requirements. Key features: Dual-band Wi-Fi on some models (2.4/5 GHz) and Ethernet on others for reliable connectivity. Local API + Cloud API allows installers choose between cloud control and local automation (important for reliability and corporate security). Support for building protocols: Modbus / BACnet ports on Pro models for BMS integration in commercial jobs. Third-party smart-thermostat integrations and multi-user access for property managers. Unit-specific support for popular brands (Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, etc.) and diagnostic/error detection to help serviceability. Configurable digital inputs for things like open-window detection, occupancy/ECO switching, or auxiliary heat control. These can greatly reduce wasted heating/cooling cycles for commercial properties like hotels and offices. How Aidoo Helps Save Energy and Lower Bills Zoning and targeted control Instead of heating or cooling an entire floor or building to one setpoint, Aidoo enables zone-by-zone logic to reduce runtime and wasted energy. Automated schedules Programmed schedules allow units to run automatically when people are home or in the building, and shut off at preset times when everyone leaves. Presence mode Through the Aidoo bridge, the mini split can be integrated with occupancy sensors so it stops running when no one’s home. Open-window detection Pro models support open-window detection. When a window sensor trips, the system can automatically pause heating/cooling instead of fighting the weather. Smart thermostat & third-party integration The Pro series supports industry protocols like Modbus, BACnet and Zigbee, allowing for third-party energy management systems that optimize across HVAC, ventilation and even on-site generation or storage. This coordinated control beats siloed control in terms of efficiency. Diagnostics and fault detection Early detection of faults, communication errors or inefficient operation means faster fixes and less wasted energy from malfunctioning equipment. Aidoo Pro emphasizes unit diagnostics for this reason. Airzone vs Other Brands There are plenty of smart bridges on the market, but none are as extensively used as Airzone. Here’s why: ✅Bi-directional communication Airzone’s Aidoo bridges don’t just send commands – they receive confirmation of the command execution. This ensures reliable communication and real-time diagnosis of any system errors. ✅Certified manufacturer protocols Airzone works with the HVAC manufacturer so that Aidoo bridges communicate using the original device protocol. This ensures full compatibility, functionality, and precise control of the HVAC unit. ✅ Wired connection The Aidoo bridge is wired directly to the HVAC unit. This allows for a more robust and reliable connection compared to IR-based controllers. Make Your Mini Split Smart Today! As more homeowners embrace smart homes, Airzone’s Aidoo products enable your regular mini split to be a smarter unit that can be controlled remotely and talk with your other smart devices. For commercial properties and businesses, the Aidoo Pro series enables legacy HVAC equipment to integrate with BMS and dramatically reduce operating costs. Check out our extensive range of Airzone Aidoo products and enjoy convenient control, better energy efficiency, and lower bills without having to replace your existing mini split! Mickey Luongo Mickey is the resident heating and air conditioning expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry.
