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Daikin: Multi-zone air conditioning control via API

After upgrading your Niko Home Control installation to software version 2.22, your Daikin integration will be interrupted. You will need to reactivate the Daikin integration in the programming software, to use the enhanced version of the API connection with security upgrades.

What do you need?

Niko requirements

Je Niko Home Control installatie voldoet aan de volgende vereisten:

  • If you want to use the Daikin functions in combination with Niko Home Control actions, these actions need to be programmed with the Niko Home Control programming software after the link has been activated.

Daikin requirements

Your system meets the following requirements:

Your Daikin system meets the following requirements:

  • It is a split or multi-split air conditioning system (residential air-to-air heat pump system).

  • It has an active internet connection.

  • It is equipped with a wireless/wired LAN adapter.

  • It is registered with the Daikin ONECTA app and you have your Daikin user account and password on hand.

You can find the list of all ONECTA compatible systems on the Daikin website: https://www.daikin.eu/en_us/product-group/control-systems/onecta/connectable-units.html

Programming the Daikin system

Je kunt de partnerintegratie (de)activeren via de Niko Home Control programmeersoftware. Schakel hiervoor de hulp in van een professionele installateur. Je vindt de vereisten en gedetailleerde instructies in de handleiding van de software.

Weet dat alle basisacties en routines van je partnersysteem ook geüpdatet worden via de programmeersoftware.

  • Je activeert de link in het menu Dashboard. Hier vind je de procedure.

  • Je deactiveert de link in het menu Dashboard. Hier vind je de procedure.
    Na deactivering van de koppeling gebeurt het volgende:

    • De gerelateerde functies verdwijnen uit je Niko Home Control app.

    • Je gerelateerde gegevens in Niko Home Control gaan verloren.

The following functions automatically appear in your Niko Home app and on your touchscreens after you activate the link between both systems:


Daikin air conditioning

Control and monitor the room temperature

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Monitor the outside temperature

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Control and monitor the program routine (e.g. holiday, automatic)

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Control and monitor the operation routine (e.g. heating, cool, auto)

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Monitor and set the heating/cooling system operation status (on or off)

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Monitor, set and boost the fan speed

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You can always use the Daikin ONECTA app for more advanced settings and configurations. The Daikin Online Controller app does not support Niko Home Control.