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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

Din Niko Home Control-installation uppfyller följande krav:

  • 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

Du kan (in)aktivera partnerintegreringen med programmeringsprogramvaran Niko Home Control. Be din installatör om hjälp. Du hittar kraven och detaljerade anvisningar i programvarans manual.

Observera att alla enkla åtgärder och rutiner som är länkade till ditt partnersystem också uppdateras via programmeringsprogramvaran.

  • Du aktiverar länken i menyn Översikt. Du hittar proceduren här.

  • Du inaktiverar länken i menyn Översikt. Du hittar proceduren här.
    När du har inaktiverat länken händer följande:

    • De tillhörande funktionerna försvinner från din Niko Home Control-app.

    • Dina tillhörande data i Niko Home Control försvinner.

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.