DKN Cloud NA vs Daikin HW Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DKN Cloud NA
Control and monitor your Daikin air conditioning units connected to Airzone DKN NA systems. Adjust settings like temperature, mode, and fan speed remotely. Create schedules and invite other users to manage your climate.
- On and off control
- Set temperature
- Operation mode selection
- Fan speed adjustment
- Air direction control
- Create schedules
- Invite users
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The Airzone DKN Cloud NA app can control and monitor your Airzone DKN NA (american market) connected to Daikin air conditioning units (SkyAir and VRV)*. Important: this app is not compatible with the Airzone DKN WServer device. Features: - On and off. - Setpoint temperature. - Operation mode. - Fan speed. - Air direction. You will also be able to create schedules and invite users to control your unit. For further information, please, visit http://dknna.com (*) Compatibility based on the Daikin indoor unit.
Daikin HW Controller
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The Daikin HW Mobile App will require Daikin Heat Recovery System and Wireless Heat Recovery Controller to work. With the Daikin HW Controller application, you can manage your hot water recovery solution remotely no matter where you are! You can access it from home by connecting your smartphone to your WiFi or out-of-home by connecting your smartphone to a mobile network (e.g. 3G / 4G / 5G) or an external wireless network, bringing you the convenience to pre-heat and warm up the water for your usage as you return home. Daikin HW Controller application allows you to: Basic operation: - Set operation: ON/OFF - Set temperature - Manage water heater schedule Status monitoring: - Hot water tank temperature status - Anti-Bacteria status - CU Gas supply status - Warning notification for water tank if overheat - Temperature log for water heater
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Daikin HW Controller at 9.0 against DKN Cloud NA's 11.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DKN Cloud NA | Daikin HW Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (96 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corporacion Empresarial Altra SL | Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd |
Bugs and requests
DKN Cloud NA
Reported bugs
26 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Loses connection to units frequently
- DKN Cloud service frequently disconnects
- Set point temperatures drift or change arbitrarily
- Units randomly disconnect or go offline
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- App shows incorrect temperatures
- App fails to reconnect after losing connection
- Error messages like 'DKN Not Connected' or 'Oops, try again later'
- App logs out frequently and requires re-login
- Automatic mode behaves erratically
- Scheduling function does not work reliably
- Bluetooth connectivity issues, especially with newer iPhones
- App does not sync with physical thermostats
- Fan speed control button missing
- Unable to add or reconfigure units after updates
- App doesn't work with older iPhones
- Cannot create an account, no confirmation email sent
- Login screen times out
- Units randomly switch to heating or change fan speed
- Manual control not working consistently
- App doesn't show current room temperature
- Third-party integrations (Alexa, Google Home, Ecobee) are problematic or broken
- App doesn't support Celsius degrees
- App doesn't provide basic status updates or error explanations
- App doesn't replicate all remote control functionalities
- App is slow to load and unresponsive
Requested features
10 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved consistency and fresh look
- Support for Home/Away settings (geofencing)
- Low or high temperature alerts
- Ability to set upper and lower limits separately in automatic mode
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- Add missing remote functionality (timers, quiet operation, airflow)
- Display current room temperature
- Fix Bluetooth not enabled error on iPhone
- FaceID or remember login option
- Celsius degree option
Daikin HW Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DKN Cloud NA
No in-app purchases
Daikin HW Controller
No in-app purchases
