Dropair Compatibility Check – Is Your AC Compatible? (Easy Guide)

Minimum Requirements – the following must be in place for the adapter to be compatible:How to Check if Your Air Conditioner is Compatible with Dropair Adapter

Upgrading to a smart thermostat like Nest, Ecobee, or Honeywell? Before installing the Dropair adapter, you must ensure your air conditioning system is compatible. This step-by-step guide will help you perform a Dropair compatibility check and avoid installation issues.

Dropair adapter Installation View

1. Identify Your AC System Type

Air conditioners generally fall into two categories:

Chiller Water System (100-240V Thermostat)

  • If your AC unit runs on 100-240V, it uses a chiller water system.
  • You will need the Dropair Pro series adapter to ensure compatibility.

Refrigerant System (2-4 Wire DC Voltage Thermostat)

  • AC units operating on 2-4 wire DC voltage thermostats belong to this category.
  • Further verification is required before installing the Dropair adapter.

2. Check Your AC Brand and Model

Compare your AC brand and model with Dropair’s supported brands, including:

LG, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Hisense, Carrier, Trane, Gree, Samsung, Toshiba, and Panasonic.
If your unit is listed, proceed to the next step.


3. Verify Thermostat Wiring

Your thermostat wiring determines whether Dropair can be installed.

✅ If the existing thermostat cable can be replaced with a CAT6 cable, Dropair will work.
❌ If replacement isn’t possible, the Master and Slaver solution must be used.


4. Ensure Power Supply Availability

Your system must include:

  • Two power connections
  • One 568B RJ45 connector
  • One indoor unit connection

If your setup meets these requirements, Dropair is likely compatible.


5. Contact Support for Assistance

If you’re unsure, send the following details to Dropair’s support team:

📸 A clear image of your thermostat
📑 Wiring diagram
🔢 Model number of the indoor unit
🔍 PCB (Printed Circuit Board) photo of the indoor unit


Final Thoughts

Performing a Dropair compatibility check is essential before installation. By following these steps, you can confirm if your air conditioner supports smart thermostat integration. Need assistance? Reach out to Dropair’s support team for expert advice.

Compatibility

BrandSeriesWire TypeAdapter Type
LGAll seriesWirelessMini6
LGSeries which support master and slaver RC2-wireMini6S
Mitsubishi ElectricSeries with CN904-wireMini6
Mitsubishi ElectricAll series2-wireMini6S
DaikinAll series with P1&P2 connector2-wireMini6S
DaikinQATO package series with CN-WIR2-wireMini6S
DaikinSeries with CN24-wireMini6
DaikinWall mounted series with S403/S214-wireMini6S
HitachiSeries with 2-wire RC2-wireMini6S
HitachiSeries with 4-wire RC4-wireMini6
HisenseSeries with 2-wire RC2-wireMini6S
HisenseSeries with 4-wire RC4-wireMini6
York VRFSeries with 2-wire RC2-wireMini6S
YorkSeries with CN10/CN7/CN64-wireMini6
CarrierSeries with CN10A /CN10/CN154-wireMini6
CarrierSeries with 2-wire RC2-wireMini6S
Midea/Bosh/VaillantSeries with CN10A /CN10/CN154-wireMini6
Supper General/WestinghouseSeries with CN10A /CN10/CN154-wireMini6
System air/ClivetSeries with CN10A /CN10/CN154-wireMini6
Cooper HunterSeries with CN10A /CN10/CN154-wireMini6
LennoxSeries with CN10A /CN10/CN154-wireMini6
LennoxSeries with 2-wire RC2-wireMini6S
TraneSeries with CN10A /CN10/CN15/CN294-wireMini6
TraneSeries with 2-wire RC2-wireMini6S
GreeAll series2-wireMini6S
SamsungSeries with CN5014-wireMini6
SamsungSeries with F3&F4 connector2-wireMini6S
ToshibaSeries which RC has 11P-CN24-wireMini6
ToshibaAll series2-wireMini6S
ChigoAll series4-wireMini6
PanasonicAll series2-wireMini6S
PanasonicSeries with CN10A /CN10/CN15/CN-DISP4-wireMini6
Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesSeries with 2-wire RC2-wireMini6S
HaierSeries with 2-wire RC2-wireMini6S
O General/FujitsuWall Mounted type with CN64-wireMini6S
O General/FujitsuAll series with 3-wire thermostats2-wireMini6S
O General/FujitsuSeries with CN13, CN18, CN484-wireMini6
Thermostat TypeSupported ThermostatsWiring
AC24V ThermostatNest Learning Thermostat 2nd gen or 3rd gen, Nest Thermostat, Ecobee, Honeywell Lyric, Control4, Aprilaire thermostat, Tuya, McoHome, Moorgen, HDLWired
RS485 ThermostatLutron Palladium ThermostatWired
AC220V ThermostatHeatmiser, Tuya, Orvibo, need to add iPanel between adapter and the thermostatWired




Connections:
Two connections for power supply
One connection for 568B RJ45 connector
One connection for the indoor unit
Product Requirements:
Smart Thermostat
100-240V power supply
DC voltage-controlled indoor unit

Checking Compatibility – How to Tell if Dropair Will Work with AC
Follow these steps to check compatibility:
Determine the system type:
If the indoor unit is controlled by a 100-240V thermostat, it is a chiller water system, requiring a Dropair Pro series adapter.
If the indoor unit is controlled by a 2-4 wire DC voltage thermostat, it is a refrigerant system, requiring further checking.
Confirm refrigerant system compatibility:
Check the brand and indoor unit model to ensure compatibility with the Dropair adapter.
Check the thermostat cable:
If the original thermostat’s cable can be replaced by a CAT6 cable, it is compatible.
If the cable cannot be replaced, the Master and Slaver solution is required.
Ensure power supply availability:
Verify that you can provide the necessary power cable for the adapter.
Consult if unsure:
If uncertain, provide a photo of the original thermostat, diagram, model number, and PCB photo of the indoor unit.