# A/C Universal Remote Control

> A/C Universal Remote Control - It works with IR blaster... read the description.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yacy.acirremote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yacy.acirremote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.yacy.acirremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** YACY ZF
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,830,944
- **Rating:** 2.23 / 5 (3,943 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.28
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-20
- **First published:** 2015-09-29
- **Publisher country:** GR
- **Size:** 9.64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yacy.acirremote)
- **Website:** [http://www.superir.net](http://www.superir.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.superir.net/privacy.html](http://www.superir.net/privacy.html)

## Description

The **A/C Universal Remote Control** is a free Chrome extension designed to operate your air conditioner effortlessly using your device's IR blaster. It offers basic functions such as Power On, Cool mode, and Power Off in its free version. With a user-friendly GUI remote, you can easily select your A/C brand from a broad list including Carrier, Daikin, Haier, LG, Samsung, and many others.

This extension supports numerous smartphones equipped with infrared emitters, including models from Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung, HTC, LG, and more. An additional scanner tool helps find less common A/C models using a database of 1000 IR codes. A professional version with enhanced features and no ads is also available for users seeking a premium experience.

## Rankings

- #36,008 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.yacy.acirremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Some users say the app works for certain older or Samsung-compatible remotes and is simple to use. However, many reviews report it doesn’t work, particularly for Dawlance and other specific brands; several users call it fake or a waste of time, and there are complaints about pro-version/paywalled functionality (temperature control).

### Pros

- Works for certain AC models; helped users identify matching remotes (e.g., Samsung or older units)
- Successfully found remotes for some older or unknown ACs
- Some users reported a simple/positive experience (comments like “Good”/“fun”)

### Cons

- Many users report the app doesn’t work or fails to control their AC
- Missing support for specific brands—Dawlance is mentioned repeatedly (other brands like Micromax/Unionaire also noted)
- Multiple reviews call it fake/low quality or a waste of time
- Some functionality appears gated behind a pro version or payment (complaints about needing pro to control temperature)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yacy.acirremote)