While I like the mini-split, I don’t ever want to use the physical remote. I’d prefer using an app. The problem is this app interface is very poorly thought out. They give you access to “Auto”, which is the equivalent of Individual Auto on the remote, but Auto mode has two temp settings. A Cool/AC temp and a Heat temp. On the remote in can choose both temps. The app only allows setting the Auto AC temp, with no control of the Auto heat temp. That makes it useless. On top of that, if you’ve set both temps via the remote, the app shows the correct AC temp, bug is always blue (cool) and never switches to red (heat), so you can’t tell from the app what the unit is actually doing.

I do not like that you cannot schedule fan speed. Like maybe I want the fan to turn to low from 5-9 then return to auto. I have a split level 2 story home and during peak heat, it is nice to recirculate the air so I have a more balanced temperature throughout. I can only schedule fan on times, but you can’t indicate speed. From what I can tell, once it is on via the schedule, it doesn’t turn off. You can turn the whole system off, but when you turn it on, it returns with the fan on. App developers, please allow users to schedule fan speeds in with the temp. So a user can say at 5pm cool to 74 degrees with fan on medium. Then At 8pm the user can have the schedule change to 72 degrees cool on auto fan.

The app is very convenient however, do not work when my VPN is active, please update. Also quiet operation cannot be selected on the timer options

Since original post, fixed Google sync… remove the devices from G Home and re-add, all good now. App is great for scheduling and manually setting temps or turning on/off. For basic features, much better than the ridiculously convoluted remote control (and its terrible range). The interface with the Nest hubs is perfect for my older parents who are no-frills. Though they are a pain during initial setup, the wireless LAN modules are worth the price for me.