How AirTouch Connects with Google Home and Alexa: Smart Home Tips & Voice-Control Trends
- boutiqueheatcool
- Nov 26
- 8 min read
Why AirTouch + Voice Control Is Big News for Melbourne Homes
Smart speakers and voice assistants have moved from “nice-to-have gadgets” to everyday essentials in many Australian homes. With Google Home/Nest and Amazon Alexa, you can already ask for the weather, play music or turn lights on and off – so it makes sense that your heating and cooling should be just as smart.
AirTouch is a smart air conditioning controller designed to sit on top of your ducted system or compatible units and give you better control, zoning and app access. When you connect it to a voice assistant like Google Home or Alexa, you unlock:
Hands-free comfort – no more hunting for the remote
Easier zoning – direct warm or cool air only where it’s needed
Smart routines and automations – perfect for busy families
Energy-conscious control – make it simpler to turn things off
Boutique Heating & Cooling specialises in heating, cooling and smart system installations across South East Melbourne, and can design, install and configure AirTouch as part of a future-ready home comfort setup.
What Is AirTouch ?
A Smart Brain for Your Heating and Cooling
Think of AirTouch (e.g. AirTouch 4 or 5) as the smart brain for your ducted system:
It replaces or sits alongside your traditional controller
Lets you control zones and temperatures from a modern touchscreen
Connects to Wi-Fi and a mobile app so you can control your system remotely
Integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control
Instead of managing everything from one wall panel, you can speak to your smart speaker or use your phone anywhere in the house.
Why Bother Pairing It with Google Home or Alexa?
When AirTouch is linked to a voice assistant, you can:
Turn heating or cooling on/off with your voice
Change temperature or mode without walking to the controller
Control specific rooms/zones (e.g. living room, bedrooms)
Build routines like “Goodnight” or “I’m home” that adjust climate, lights and more together
It’s not just a party trick. The easier it is to control your system, the more likely you are to turn it off when you don’t need it – which is great news for your power bills and the planet.
How AirTouch Connects with Google Home
You don’t need to be an IT expert. Once AirTouch is installed and on your Wi-Fi, connecting it to Google Home is mostly app-based and guided.
Step 1 – Make Sure AirTouch Is Online
Your installer (like Boutique Heating & Cooling) will usually:
Connect AirTouch to your home Wi-Fi
Help you set up or sign into the AirTouch app
Name your units and zones (e.g. “Downstairs”, “Master Bedroom”, “Kids’ Rooms”)
If your Wi-Fi has changed or you’ve moved house, a technician can help reconnect everything cleanly.
Step 2 – Link AirTouch in the Google Home App
In broad strokes, the process looks like this:
Open the Google Home app
Go to Add → Device → Works with Google
Search for AirTouch (or the relevant service name)
Sign into your AirTouch account and approve access
Once linked, your AirTouch-controlled system and zones appear in Google Home. You can then assign them to specific rooms (e.g. Living Room, Master Bedroom) for easier voice commands.
Everyday “Hey Google” Commands You’ll Actually Use
Here are examples of natural commands AirTouch is designed to respond to through Google Assistant:
“Hey Google, turn on the air conditioning.”
“Ok Google, set the living room to 22 degrees.”
“Hey Google, cool down the kitchen.”
“Hey Google, what’s the temperature in the master bedroom?” (when sensors are installed)
Tip: choose simple, clear names for rooms and zones so Google recognises them first go.
How AirTouch Connects with Amazon Alexa
Prefer “Alexa” over “Hey Google”? AirTouch is happy either way.
Enabling the AirTouch Skill
Linking AirTouch to Alexa is similar:
Open the Alexa app
Go to Skills & Games
Search for the AirTouch skill
Tap Enable, then sign into your AirTouch account and confirm permissions
Alexa then discovers your AirTouch devices and zones so you can control them from speakers, displays, or the Alexa app.
Handy “Alexa” Commands for Climate Control
Once set up, you can say things like:
“Alexa, turn on the air conditioning.”
“Alexa, set the air conditioner to cool.”
“Alexa, warm up the dining room.”
“Alexa, set the family room to 21 degrees.”
It’s especially useful when you’re walking in the door with shopping bags or wrangling kids.
Google vs Alexa – Which Works Better with AirTouch?
From AirTouch’s point of view, both Google Assistant and Alexa are supported and open voice assistants, so you can choose the one that fits the rest of your home:
If your home is mostly Nest, Android and Google services, Google Assistant feels natural
If you’re already using Echo speakers and Alexa routines, Alexa is a great fit
You can even have a mix in some setups – AirTouch doesn’t “care” who’s talking, as long as the connection is configured correctly.
Smart Home Tips – Getting the Most from AirTouch + Voice Control
1. Build Routines for Your Daily Rhythm
Routines are where smart homes really shine. With AirTouch, you can tie voice control into daily patterns like:
Morning: slowly warm up the living area before everyone wakes, turn lights on and open blinds
Leaving home: switch off lights, lock smart locks and reduce heating/cooling to an efficient “away” setting
Bedtime: turn off living areas, keep bedrooms comfortable, dim lights and arm security
Most routines can be triggered by voice (“Hey Google, bedtime”), schedule, or even location (e.g. geofencing when your phone leaves or arrives).
2. Pair AirTouch with Other Smart Devices
AirTouch doesn’t live in isolation. You can combine climate control with:
Smart blinds or curtains – keep heat in during winter and sun out in summer
Smart lighting – create scenes like “Movie Night” or “Dinner Party”
Smart plugs and sensors – turn on heating/cooling only when rooms are used
Together, these little touches add up to a home that feels like it looks after you, not the other way around.
3. Use Scheduling and “Away” Features to Save Energy
Most AirTouch setups offer timers, schedules and energy-savvy modes:
Create schedules that match your real routine rather than running all day “just in case”
Use Sleep mode at night to gradually adjust temperature while you’re resting
Set an Away or Holiday mode when nobody’s home, then bring comfort back before you return
That’s where smart control goes from “cool feature” to real savings on your bill.
4. Name Your Zones Wisely for Clear Voice Commands
When naming zones in AirTouch and your smart home apps:
Avoid vague names like “Zone 1” or “Unit 2”
Use real room names – Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kids’ Rooms, Study
Keep the spelling consistent between AirTouch, Google Home and Alexa
You’ll spend far less time arguing with your smart speaker and more time actually enjoying the comfort.
2: Voice-Control & Automation Trends to Watch
Smart home tech is moving quickly, and climate control is right in the middle of it.
Trend 1 – Voice as the Primary “Remote”
More Australians are controlling heating, cooling, lights and entertainment by voice and app, not traditional remotes. Smart aircon controllers like AirTouch, plus assistants like Google Home and Alexa, are a big driver of this change.
Trend 2 – Smarter, AI-Powered Assistants
Google and Amazon are both investing heavily in smarter, more conversational assistants that understand context (“make it warmer in here” rather than exact degrees). Google’s upcoming “Gemini for Home” is an example of this next generation, designed to make smart home control more natural and less rigid.
As these assistants improve, AirTouch users will see smoother, more intuitive voice control without needing to memorise exact phrases.
Trend 3 – Energy-Efficient Smart Homes
Smart homes aren’t just about convenience anymore – they’re about efficiency and sustainability:
Automated temperature adjustments based on weather and time of day
Occupancy-based zoning so you’re only conditioning the rooms you use
Integration with solar, battery and energy monitoring platforms
Smart controllers like AirTouch fit perfectly into this trend, helping Melbourne households keep comfortable without wasting energy.
Trend 4 – Retrofitting Existing Systems, Not Just New Builds
You don’t have to start from scratch. In many homes, AirTouch can be added to existing ducted systems to give them smart and voice-control capabilities without replacing all the hardware.
For homeowners renovating or upgrading, this is a cost-effective way to bring an older system into the smart home age.
DIY vs Professional Setup – When to Call Boutique Heating & Cooling
What You Can Usually Handle Yourself
Most homeowners can comfortably manage:
Connecting AirTouch to Wi-Fi (if you’re confident with networks)
Linking AirTouch to Google Home or Alexa via the apps
Creating basic routines (“Goodnight”, “I’m home”) and renaming rooms
If you’re comfortable installing apps and following on-screen prompts, you’re halfway there.
What’s Best Left to the Pros
Some things are better done once, properly, by a licensed technician:
Designing and installing ducted or multi-split systems that suit your home
Installing AirTouch hardware and wiring it into your system safely
Setting up zoning, sensors and airflow for even comfort
Troubleshooting issues where Wi-Fi, app control and the physical AC system all interact
Done right, you get a setup that just works – no constant fiddling or dropouts.
How Boutique Heating & Cooling Can Help
Boutique Heating & Cooling can:
Design and install new heating and cooling systems ready for AirTouch
Retrofit AirTouch smart controllers to suitable existing systems
Help you connect to Google Home and Alexa, name your zones, and set up practical routines
Provide ongoing maintenance and support so your system stays reliable year after year
You get the benefits of smart home tech without the guesswork.
FAQs – AirTouch, Google Home and Alexa
Do I need Google Home or Alexa to use AirTouch?
No. AirTouch works perfectly well with its own touchscreen panel and mobile app. Google Home and Alexa are optional extras that simply give you another way to control your comfort.
Can I use both Google Home and Alexa at the same time?
In many homes, yes. AirTouch integrates with each ecosystem separately, so you could have Google Nest speakers in some rooms and Alexa devices in others, all talking to the same AirTouch system – as long as everything is linked correctly to your account and Wi-Fi.
Will voice control still work if my internet goes down?
If your home internet goes down:
AirTouch can usually still be operated via its wall panel, and often via local app connection on Wi-Fi
Cloud-dependent voice features for Google Home and Alexa may stop until your internet is back
So you’ll still have heating and cooling – just without voice commands temporarily.
Is it safe for kids to control the air conditioning with voice?
Generally, yes – and it can actually be helpful for accessibility and independence. A few simple guidelines:
Set sensible minimum/maximum temperatures where your system allows
Avoid naming critical scenes “fun” things kids might constantly trigger
Review routines regularly to make sure nothing can accidentally leave the system running all day
Can Boutique Heating & Cooling upgrade my existing system to work with AirTouch?
In many cases, yes. If you already have a compatible ducted system, AirTouch can often be added as an upgrade, though your existing controller and zoning hardware may need to be changed. An on-site assessment lets the Boutique team confirm what’s possible and provide clear options and pricing.
Make Your Home Comfort as Smart as the Rest of Your Life
Connecting AirTouch with Google Home or Alexa turns your heating and cooling into a truly smart system:
Hands-free control when your hands are full
Smarter routines that match how your family really lives
Better energy habits because switching things off is effortless
A future-ready setup that can grow with new smart home trends
Whether you’re planning a new ducted system or want to modernise an existing setup, Boutique Heating & Cooling can help you design, install and configure an AirTouch solution that fits your Melbourne home – and your lifestyle.