# Arctic King

> Remote smartphone control for Arctic King air conditioners. (iPhone/iPad app by GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-king/id1442740166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605644608)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 183 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: French (France), American English
- Released: 2018-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-king/id1442740166/reviews.md

## What is Arctic King?

With the Arctic King App, you can use all the features of your air conditioner and control it from wherever you are. You can even remotely set the temperature so that your home is just the way you like it when you arrive. Check your Arctic King air conditioner for compatibility. 
1.Easily control your air conditioner with your smartphone 
2.Use our cloud service to control your room air conditioner from anywhere with your login and password – inside your home or business or outside with any internet connection.
3.Use all the functions of your remote control.
4.Exclusive Sleep Curve setup: customize overnight temperature settings the way you like them.
5.Exclusive Scheduling setup: customize your air conditioner to turn on and off according to your schedule.
For more information about usability and compatibility, please refer to your product’s user manual.

## Key features

- Smartphone AC control
- Remote access via cloud service
- Full remote control functions
- Customizable Sleep Curve
- Programmable scheduling

## What do users think of Arctic King?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works great for many users
- 📱 Convenient remote control via app
- 🏠 Ability to control AC remotely
- ✅ Easy initial setup for some
- ❄️ Cools down perfectly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops
- ❌ Unreliable offline status
- 🔄 Constantly needs re-adding
- 🔌 Difficult WiFi connection
- ⚠️ Error messages (e.g., 4042, internal error)
- 📉 App is a joke/garbage/worthless
- 🔄 App reverts to Celsius
- 🔒 Terms of service agreement every time
- 💡 ECO mode forced on

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App drops connections
- AC shows offline status
- App keeps crashing
- Firmware failures
- Unit display flashes '03'
- Error message "[4042] Control failed, please try again"
- Cannot log in at all
- Physical remote doesn't work
- Shows Celsius instead of Fahrenheit
- Schedule is only in Celsius
- Units keep changing from Fahrenheit to Celsius
- App reverts to Celsius every time it's closed
- Internal error messages
- App closes out after internal error
- Connects to WiFi but that's it
- Unit listed as 'offline' without reason
- Complex operation to delete and re-add unit
- App fails to connect to unit
- Auto on/off feature switches to Celsius
- App doesn't allow third-party control besides Alexa
- Won't configure with network
- Fails to connect to WiFi
- Gets to 99% and gives an error message

**Most requested features**

- Add Siri support
- Add automation support
- Add voice control
- Add HomeKit compatibility
- More timer options (multiple on/off per day)
- Fix scheduling in Celsius
- Allow 1/2 degree increments
- Spinner for temperature setting
- Support for heating mode in app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-king/id1442740166/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2026-05-02*

I brought the Arctic King portable AC in, set it up, and downloaded this app. I put in my wifi password, and off I went. I’ve never even used it manually. I’ve just used the app, and it works perfectly.

### 5/5 — 8000 btu window air conditioner

*2025-10-08, version 1.0.9*

Well unit’s been working for about a month now. No problems, WiFi works. Remote works. App works. Cools down perfectly. No issues.

### 1/5 — Wont connect

*2025-09-11, version 1.0.9*

Why have an app that drops connections as soon as it tries to sync up . Dozens of attempts all fine until it finalizes then says start over…

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-06-30, version 1.0.9*

The app usually works well enough for me but lately it hasn’t been working it keeps saying my ac is offline which is ridiculous

### 1/5 — It’s a bad app

*2024-06-07, version 1.0.9*

It’s 2024 I feel like as a society we have the technology to make apps that actually work. It’s very rare for the app to work most of the time it just says an error occurred and doesn’t do anything.

### 2/5 — Ugh

*2024-05-31*

The app itself is ok but the reliability of the AC is horrible. I’m constantly having to delete the device from the app and add it back because it randomly goes offline for no reason. I purchased a WiFi enabled AC because the unit is located in an area that’s hard to get to and I also wanted something I could turn on and off remotely to save power when I’m away.

### 2/5 — Add siri support please

*2022-09-22, version 1.0.9*

The developers did the bare minimum with this app just so they can advertise it on the box.
The app has no support for automation, voice control, or anything. They don’t even update it unless something catastrophic breaks

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-08-28, version 1.0.9*

Works great with my iPad Pro and my galaxy s20 ultra

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2022-07-25, version 1.0.9*

My arctic king portable a/c unit won’t work correctly unless it’s connected to WiFi. Well, now that I’ve upgraded my WiFi, the a/c cannot connect to my WiFi at all. So every 2 minutes I have to unplug my unit to reset it so it’ll stop beeping and actually turn on.

### 5/5 — Good AC great app features!

*2022-07-09*

Works great! Bought one of these ac unit’s last year for the kids room as I wanted to be able to control remotely. Worked Better then expected and can even turn on the ac from the car before we get home to cool down the room for bed time. Bought another unit this year for our master bedroom even though our prior ac still worked. I just wanted the same convenience for our room to control the temp. Also works great as expected! Plan to get another in of these units next year for another part of the house. Just wish they made a larger btu size unit with the wireless feature.

## Frequently asked questions about Arctic King

### What does the Arctic King App do?

The Arctic King App allows you to control your compatible Arctic King air conditioner remotely using your smartphone. You can adjust settings, set temperatures, and manage your AC's functions from anywhere with an internet connection.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include smartphone control, remote access via a cloud service, full replication of remote control functions, exclusive Sleep Curve setup for personalized overnight temperature adjustments, and exclusive Scheduling setup to automate on/off times.

### Is the Arctic King App free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to download and use. There are no mentions of subscription fees or in-app purchases.

### How do I know if my air conditioner is compatible?

Compatibility information for your Arctic King air conditioner can be found by checking your product's user manual. The app requires a compatible Arctic King air conditioner to function.

### Can I control my AC when I'm not at home?

Yes, the app utilizes a cloud service that allows you to control your air conditioner from anywhere with an internet connection, whether you are inside your home or business, or outside.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2021-05-14

1. Solved family network connect problem and device network connect problem in iOS 14.5+

### 1.0.8 — 2020-09-28

1. Compatible with iOS 14
2. Optimize sign in logic
3. Fix known issues

### 1.0.7 — 2020-08-21

1.Fix known issues

### 1.0.6 — 2020-06-30

1. Fix known issues.

### 1.0.5 — 2019-09-13

Support iOS 13

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