Review on Wireless Control Methods of Air Conditioning System for Thermal Comfort in Rooms

Thermal comfort plays a big part in everyday lives. Comfortability is always desired whether when working, studying or even when relaxing at home. Comfort is needed to maintain a stable mental health during long hours of activities. In tropical countries like Malaysia, air conditioning system is often used to create thermal comfort indoors. Nonetheless, it should be controlled accordingly in order to offer suitable comfort level. By utilizing wireless technologies, all of the parameters can be obtained without interfering with the occupant’s current activities. This will ensure a more natural and “unstaged” data accessed. Wireless technology can also be used to control the air conditioner after the data have been analyzed for a better and quick way to maintain the level of comfort without the need of the subject to keep adjusting the air conditioner. In this paper, the most suitable wireless control method for thermal comfort data acquisition and controlling air conditioning system is reviewed.