On most portable air conditioners the remote covers temperature and fan speed, and everything else means walking over to the panel. Child lock, swing and the timer in particular tend to live on the machine only.

The app carries the lot: cool, dry, fan and sleep modes, three fan speeds, the 24 hour timer, the swing and the child lock. The panel and remote still work, so nothing depends on a connection.

Everything the app can reach

Eight controls, not two: the four modes, the three fan speeds, the 24 hour timer, the swing and the child lock. That is the whole machine from a phone. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are supported on top, and the panel still works if you would rather not connect it.

The capacity, and how to read it

14,000 BTU is the ASHRAE figure. The seasonally adjusted SACC rating is 10,000 BTU, and the 750 sq ft coverage is quoted against that. Air flow is 282 CFM and the set point runs from 61 to 90 F, which covers everything from a mild June evening to a July heat wave.

Three details you use every season

A 75 degree powered swing to spread the air, filters that pull out for a rinse under the tap, and a tie that holds the 6.2 ft cord instead of letting it trail. The cabinet is 28.5 inches tall on a 16.5 by 14 inch base and weighs 67 lb.

What it does after midnight

Sleep mode, a 24 hour timer and a display off setting, with a noise floor of 47 decibels. For a 14,000 BTU machine that is quiet: most units at this capacity sit in the low fifties, which is the level at which people start switching them off to sleep.

Modes, fan speeds, timer, swing and child lock are all reachable from the app, with Alexa and Google Assistant support.

750 sq ft of coverage quoted against the seasonally adjusted figure.

Low for this capacity, with sleep mode and a display that switches itself off.

A published efficiency rating on a modern refrigerant.

31 litres a day, with a 25.5 inch drain hose supplied.

Sweeps the air across a large room rather than aiming it at one spot.

Available on the panel and in the app, so a set temperature stays set.

A standard Canadian household socket. Give it its own outlet rather than sharing a circuit.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse, so there are no customs charges and no cross-border delays. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.

Every control is in the app, and both Alexa and Google Assistant are supported.

750 sq ft quoted against a 10,000 BTU SACC rating, with 282 CFM and a 75 degree sweep.

A 47 decibel noise floor with sleep mode and a display that goes dark.

What we stand behind

• Ships from a Canadian warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
• 14 day returns on unused items in original condition and packaging
• Covered by the manufacturer's own warranty for material and manufacturing defects
• Window slider kit, exhaust hose, window kit adapter, hose connector, drain hose and remote all supplied

Does it need a special outlet?

No, but give it a circuit of its own. The manufacturer specifies 115V at 60Hz with a rated input current of 11.5 A, which is a standard Canadian household socket. At that draw it is close to the continuous limit of an ordinary 15 amp circuit, so plug it straight into the wall and avoid sharing with a kettle or a space heater.

Which BTU figure should I size my room from?

The SACC figure, 10,000 BTU, which is what the 750 sq ft coverage is quoted against. ASHRAE 14,000 BTU is measured in fixed laboratory conditions, and Danby notes SACC comes out lower for the same machine because it reflects a real cooling season.

Do I need the app to use it?

No. The touch panel and the remote do everything on their own. The app and the voice assistants are additions rather than requirements, which matters if the wifi drops or you would rather not connect an appliance at all.

What windows does the kit suit?

Sliding windows and single or double hung windows with an opening between 25.5 and 47 inches. Crank out casement windows need a panel cut to the exact opening, because a sliding kit cannot seal against that frame.