FAQ: Best way to control a AC (2019)

[marktheknife (Mark)]

@Kjamsek

Writing a handler for the ZXT-120 will be quite problematic

@Ron has had a working device handler for the zxt-120 for a couple years now, and he keeps the code updated, see below.

[RELEASE] Remotec ZXT-120 AC IR Controller (2015)

@marcusqzy are you using celsius as your ST app default. If so then look at this section of the device code. You need to comment out two lines and uncomment two lines as the instruction in the device code state. Sorry this is a dumb limitation of the ST system, I can’t dynamically select the correct sliders so you have to manually alter the code. VERY GLAD you have this working now. This is a tricky device to configure, you can imagine how much fun it was to write the device code for it Also if you have an Amazon Echo, Google Home or other HA device and want to be able to turn on Cool, Heat or Dry modes. Check out this Smart App. It creates Virtual buttons in ST mapped to the “Cool”, “Heat” and “Dry” modes in the ZXT-120. The buttons are “Stateless” meaning if y…