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Universal Remotes + Environmental Automation

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Language:   English   中文 Universal Remotes + Environmental Automation The Missing Link in Hong Kong Smart Homes Hong Kong homes rely heavily on air conditioners — not just for cooling, but for drying the air and keeping humidity under control. Yet most AC units, even newer ones, are surprisingly dumb. They cool, they blast, they run until you manually intervene. No scheduling. No humidity logic. No intelligence. This is where most “smart home” setups fall short. A smart plug can control a dehumidifier. A sensor can tell you humidity is rising. But the AC? That’s the real game‑changer. And the good news is: you don’t need a new AC. You just need a universal remote or a simple smart socket. Why Environmental Automation Matters in Hong Kong If you live in a typical HK flat, you already know the pattern: Humidity spikes at night AC runs lon...