How to use air conditioner without remote control? Summary of popular solutions in 10 days
Recently, the topic of "air conditioner operation without remote control" has soared in popularity on major social platforms and Q&A communities. Based on the data monitoring of the entire network in the past 10 days, we have compiled the following practical solutions and popular discussions.
1. Ranking of popular solutions in the past 10 days

| method | Discussion popularity | success rate | Applicable models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile phone infrared function | 85% | 92% | Infrared enabled mobile phones |
| Universal remote control APP | 78% | 88% | Smart model |
| Emergency switch operation | 65% | 76% | Traditional wall-mounted |
| Buy original remote control | 42% | 100% | All models |
| Third party remote control | 38% | 95% | Universal model |
2. Detailed explanation of mobile phone control scheme
1.Infrared function mobile phone operation: The search volume of this topic has increased by 120% in the past 7 days. Mobile phones from brands such as Huawei and Xiaomi have built-in infrared functions, which can be controlled by downloading apps such as "Remote Genie".
2.Universal remote control APP: Douyin-related tutorial videos were played more than 5 million times in 10 days. Please note: Some new air conditioners require WiFi connection, which may not be applicable to older models.
| APP name | Support the brand | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Control Genie | Gree/Midea/Haier, etc. | 4.7 |
| Universal remote control | 32 mainstream brands | 4.5 |
| Xiaomi remote control | Mijia ecological chain | 4.8 |
3. Physical button operation method
1.Emergency switch use: Weibo related topics have been read more than 20 million times in 3 days. Most air conditioners have a hidden button on the panel, which can be activated by pressing and holding it for 3-5 seconds.
2.Model corresponding operations: Baidu knows that 872 new related questions have been added in the past 10 days. Differences in operation between brands:
| Brand | Emergency key location | Operation mode |
|---|---|---|
| Gree | Small hole in the lower right corner | Press and hold with a toothpick |
| Beautiful | right side of display | Continuous short press |
| Haier | Under the power light | Press and hold for 10 seconds |
4. Comparison of popularity of alternatives
According to Zhihu voting data in the past 10 days:
| Plan | Voting share | average cost |
|---|---|---|
| Online shopping original remote control | 35% | 50-80 yuan |
| Universal remote control | 28% | 20-30 yuan |
| Mobile APP solution | 25% | 0 yuan |
| Purchase at repair point | 12% | 100-150 yuan |
5. Things to note
1. There have been many cases of "remote control fraud" recently. Please look for official channels when purchasing.
2. Among complaints about air conditioner maintenance within 10 days, 23% were caused by improper operation. It is recommended to read the instructions first.
3. The new smart air conditioner can be controlled through the WeChat applet, and the search volume for this function increased by 65% week-on-week.
It can be seen from the above structured data that in the absence of a remote control, the mobile phone control solution has become the most popular solution recently due to its convenience and zero-cost advantages. It is recommended that users choose the most suitable solution based on their air conditioner model and mobile phone functions.
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