UC701
Smart AC Controller

UC701 is a LoRaWAN® smart AC controller that brings split air conditioners under wireless infrared control. AC units can be managed remotely over the LoRaWAN® network. When paired with the Milesight WT401 thermostat, it enables room-level local control. UC701 combines a built-in TH sensor and multiple interfaces for external sensors to collect operational data that keeps air conditioning accurate and efficient.

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Control at Hand, Management at Scale

Control Stays in the Room

Central Management with Ease

The Original Remote Still Works

Existing remotes keep working, so users need no new habits to get started. UC701 adds a management layer on top rather than replacing what is already there.

Intuitive Control in the Room with WT401

 The optional WT401 Wireless Thermostat puts the temperature reading and control buttons where people can actually reach them, connected over Bluetooth without new control wiring.

Learn More WT401 ->

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Building-Wide Reach over LoRaWAN®

UC701 communicates with the LoRaWAN® gateway, which provides reliable coverage across rooms and floors. A single gateway can connect a large number of UC701 devices, making building-wide deployment simple and scalable.

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Bring All AC Units into BMS

UC701 devices across the building can connect through a Milesight LoRaWAN® gateway to the building management system (BMS), bringing all devices into one platform for centralized monitoring and management.

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Runs the Routine, Reports What Happened

Everyday Control, Handled Automatically

Extend Reach with Optional Devices

Know Which Rooms Need Attention

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Power, Mode, Temperature, and Fan Speed

UC701 issues the four commands that cover daily operation, so routine adjustments no longer depend on someone holding the room remote.

Weekly Schedules

Build recurring weekly plans that keep every space at a comfortable temperature during business hours and shut units down promptly at closing. Efficient scheduling helps reduce unnecessary energy consumption and lower electricity costs.

Setpoint Limits

Define temperature limits for each space to prevent excessive cooling or heating and reduce energy costs. UC701 enforces the allowed range on local operations — when settings made via the AC remote control or mobile app fall outside the limits, UC701 automatically corrects them before they reach the AC. With the optional external NTC sensor, it also monitors actual room temperature and keeps the AC within the allowed range.

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External IR Emitter

Use the external IR emitter (optional) with its 1.2-meter cable when UC701 is concealed or when strong light and other IR sources may interfere. For added control, the optional IR shielding tape can cover the AC's receiver to prevent unauthorized adjustments and avoid interference between adjacent units, ensuring reliable IR communication.

External NTC Temperature Sensor

Connect the external NTC sensor to measure room temperature, especially when UC701 is concealed. This provides a more accurate reading of the actual room conditions for precise temperature control. The sensor also helps enforce temperature setpoint limits. Even when users adjust the temperature with the original remote, bypassing UC701, it can detect when the room gets too hot or cold and reset the temperature within the allowed range.

External Current Transformer

Add the external current transformer to detect whether the AC is running. With the AC unit's power rating, accumulated runtime also supports estimates of energy use and cost, so teams can compare operation before and after a control policy takes effect.

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Temperature Alerts

Set temperature thresholds on the built-in sensor or an external probe. UC701 raises an alert when the reading moves outside the threshold, pointing to spaces that need a check.

Open-Window Detection

UC701 detects the sudden temperature change that may indicate an open window, raises an alert, and can shut the unit off automatically. In addition, it can work with the Milesight WS301 Contact Switch to get the actual window state.

What the Retrofit Saves

Most of the cost in an AC retrofit is not the controller — it is the wiring, the
network, and the site visits. UC701 is designed to remove all three.

Avoid Rewiring Power at Every Point

Where a site has no spare outlet, the optional battery compartment removes the need to change sockets or run new power.

Reduce Gateway Hardware vs. Wi‑Fi

Unlike per-room Wi‑Fi APs, a LoRaWAN® gateway can cover numerous rooms, cutting the quantity of network infrastructure.

Add Monitoring Without a Second Network

Adding current feedback costs a fraction of a standalone meter, and the optional Current Transformer reuses the LoRaWAN® network, gateway, and platform already in place.

Verified Across 1,000+ AC Brands

UC701 works with 1,000+ air conditioner brands over infrared. Check the compatibility below.

Can't find your AC brand?
It may still work — UC701 learns from the original remote, and we can add support
for you. Send us the brand, model, and remote details.

Yes, UC701 supports it.

Fit the Site, Then Keep It Running

Mount It Where the Room Allows

Commission It On Site
Before Handover

Keep Maintenance
Easy and Planned

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Surface or Concealed Mounting

Surface mounting uses screws on wood or concrete and adhesive on painted or glass surfaces. For concealed installation, UC701 can sit in the spare drain-pipe space of a wall-mounted unit, inside a ceiling cassette panel, or behind a floor-standing cabinet.

Type-C or Battery

Standard installations use 5V DC over USB Type-C, with plug type selected for the region. The optional battery compartment takes three AA alkaline batteries for sites where power is hard to reach.

AA batteries are not included. Please have your own ready.

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Bluetooth Setup with Milesight Toolbox

Configure network parameters, IR codes, and operating rules on site using Milesight Toolbox over Bluetooth. Two buttons handle restart, reset, and IR code learning, and a single LED indicator shows device status.

IR Code Learning at the Unit

Start learning from the existing remote, then confirm that power, mode, temperature, and fan commands all reach the air conditioner. For the same brand and model, reuse the validated code and re-check operation at each installation.

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Filter Cleaning Reminder

UC701 provides a calendar-based reminder that counts elapsed days to support planned filter cleaning.

Remote Updates

Firmware and configuration can be remotely delivered to deployed controllers, so a fleet does not need room-by-room visits.

Running Checks

Current feedback from the optional transformer supports routine running checks between maintenance rounds.

Specifications

Wireless Transmission
TechnologyLoRaWAN®
AntennaInternal Antenna
FrequencyIN865/RU864/EU868/US915/AU915/KR920/AS923-1&2&3&4
Tx Power16dBm (868 MHz)/22 dBm (915 MHz)
Sensitivity-137dBm
ModeOTAA/ABP Class B, Class C
Sensor
Universal IR Emitter
CompatibilityAny air conditioner or heat pumps with a remote control. Including: Mini Split, Window AC, Cassette, Portable, PTAC/PTHP, Central AC, etc.
IR Operating Distance360°, Up to 10 meters without barriers
IR Learning Frequency38 kHz
Temperature
Operating PrincipleDigital CMOSens® technology (MEMS)
Range-20°C ~ 60°C
Accuracy±0.5°C (0°C ~ 60°C), ±1°C (-20 ~ 0°C)
Humidity
Operating PrincipleDigital CMOSens® technology (MEMS)
Range0-100% RH
Accuracy±3% RH (40-85% RH), ±5% RH (0-40% RH, 85-100% RH)
Others
External Sensor Input1 × NTC Interface, 1 × Current Transformer Interface, 1 × IR Emitter Interface
Others
LED Indicator1 × Two-color Indicator
External Buttons1 × Reboot/Reset Button, 1 × IR Code Learning Button
USB1 × Type-C for Power Supply and Console
Software
ConfigurationMobile App via Bluetooth®, Downlink
CommunicationPair with WT401 thermostat via Bluetooth
Advanced FeatureIR Code Learning, Local Control Schedule, Temperature Limit Mode, Open Window Detection, Threshold Alarm, Data Storage (1,200 entries), Data Retransmission, Data Retrievability, FUOTA
Physical Characteristics
Power Supply5V DC/1A via Type-C Port1
Operating Temperature-20°C ~ 60°C
Relative Humidity0% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Ingress ProtectionIP40
Material & ColorPC, White (Black Customizable)
Dimension96 × 48 × 26 mm
InstallationWall Screws Mounting, 3M Tape Mounting

1The controller supports connection to an external plug-in battery compartment.

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