Global - Engilsh
In an era of ubiquitous intelligence, AUX Air Conditioner—with 32 years of deep cultivation in the air-conditioning sector—strives to sustain its industry leadership and better satisfy the demands of the global market and consumers.
At the AUX Smart Air Conditioner Strategy Conference held during AWE2026, Lü Meng, President of AUX Home Appliance Group, delivered a keynote address themed Superior Air, AI-Adjusted, formally announcing that AUX has completed the strategic upgrade of its smart air conditioner business and is leading the industry into a new epoch of intelligent air conditioners.
On the same occasion, seven core AI technologies powered by proprietary algorithms, the new i9 and i8 models of the Air Butler series, and integrated premium air solutions were officially unveiled. These offerings fully demonstrate AUX’s differentiated competitive edges in quality, technology and service underpinned by long-termism, as well as its status as one of the world’s top three manufacturers of residential split air conditioners, as it accelerates toward its goal of becoming a global leader in smart air conditioners.
Frost & Sullivan, a globally renowned consulting institution, and All View Cloud (AVC), a leading domestic research firm specializing in home appliances and home furnishings, presented AUX with two authoritative certifications on site: Global Leader in Smart Air Conditioner Sales and China’s No.1 in AI Smart Air Conditioner Sales. This milestone not only underscores AUX’s renewed leadership in the smart era but also brings the company closer to its vision of leading the global smart air conditioner industry.
AUX Pioneers the Industry Shift to Active Intelligence!
The air-conditioning industry is undergoing a profound transformation from basic intelligent operation to scenario-based intelligent air experience for households. The core evolution lies in the transition of air conditioners from basic connectivity, APP control and voice command to an advanced intelligent system capable of environmental perception, behavioral cognition and user understanding.
While most competitors remain at the preliminary stage of passive instruction response and lack scenario-based and personalized air management capabilities, AUX’s forward-looking strategic layout has transcended such limitations, forging distinctive competitive advantages.
With its inaugural smart air conditioner strategy, AUX has propelled the industry from passive intelligence to active intelligence, inaugurating a new era driven by AI algorithms and establishing a clear differentiation from industry peers.
As Lü Meng noted, with 32 years of dedicated focus on air-conditioning technologies, AUX upholds long-termism and invests heavily in the independent research and development of AI algorithms and scenario-based applications. The company has defined the core value of the smart air conditioner as AI-algorithm-driven, minimal-operation, premium-experience, dispelling the industry misconception that “intelligence equals connectivity”.
Committed to independent technological innovation, AUX has mastered seven core technologies under the Superior Air, AI-Adjusted framework and established a complete closed loop: active perception → proprietary algorithms → functional execution. The newly launched i9 and i8 Air Butler series translate technological innovation into superior user experiences that exceed expectations, further consolidating AUX’s leadership in the smart air conditioner segment.
The seven core intelligent technologies—AI temperature control, AI humidity regulation, AI airflow management, AI oxygenation, AI sterilization, AI energy saving and AI voice interaction—collectively constitute AUX’s technological core. These capabilities break the constraints of traditional single-function temperature adjustment and address the industry shortcoming of fragmented intelligent features without systematic solutions.
AUX delivers holistic smart living scenarios across temperature, humidity, airflow, cleanliness and freshness. Through personalized intelligent customization, the company transcends mere product and technology stacking to realize iterative upgrades of intelligent air solutions, positioning itself as a pioneer and leader in full-scenario intelligent air management. As the flagship model of the Air Butler series, the i9 represents the ultimate embodiment of AUX’s 7-Dimensional AI Control System. Designed under the philosophy of turning air conditioners into functional artworks, it integrates Bauhaus minimalist aesthetics and draws inspiration from the French Grande Arche to feature a frameless floating panel. The model was honored with the 2026 AWE Appliance Planet Innovation Award.
AUX’s smart air conditioner strategy is more than a slogan; it represents a systematic revolution in air management solutions that benefits the industry, the market and consumers. It also serves as a pivotal initiative to strengthen AUX’s market position and differentiated advantages.
- Technologically: It reconstructs the innovation model of the air-conditioning industry and overcomes technical bottlenecks.
- Experientially: It enables AI-powered precise control of indoor air quality and fulfills scenario-based and personalized demands unmet by competitors.
- Commercially: It drives industry competition from price and specification rivalry toward value and experience competition.
Meng Qinghu, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and AI specialist, commended AUX’s strategy for its advancements in sensing, decision logic and technological integration. He stated that AUX has equipped air conditioners with an intelligent brain and provided a valuable model for smart homes to evolve from connectivity to autonomy, solidifying its global leadership in smart air conditioning.
From Domestic Leadership to Global Excellence: Technology as the Core Driver
AUX has not only pioneered the definition of smart air conditioner standards but also shaped consumer expectations and market trends. In contrast to peers that prioritize technology over user needs, AUX adheres to the principle of technology for users, making high-end intelligence accessible to mainstream households.
According to Frost & Sullivan and All View Cloud (AVC), AUX ranks first in China’s AI smart air conditioner sales and leads global smart air conditioner sales. From 2022 to 2024, AUX was the top-selling brand of smart voice air conditioners in China for three consecutive years, reflecting strong market recognition of its differentiated smart strategy.
With early deployment, heavy investment and comprehensive leadership, AUX smart air conditioners have gained strong popularity, especially among young consumers. Differentiated from high-end-only positioning of competitors, AUX delivers premium technology with inclusive experiences, enabling ordinary families to benefit from AI-driven superior air quality.
This approach has been endorsed by Bi Dao, a prominent science popularization influencer. As a rigorous reviewer of the i9 and i8 series, he affirmed that AUX has deeply integrated AI algorithms into hardware rather than applying superficial labeling. Users may not understand the underlying coding, but they can intuitively experience comfortable airflow, restful sleep and healthy air.
By focusing on real user needs rather than technological gimmicks or conceptual hype, AUX has emerged as consumers’ top choice for smart air conditioners.
Song Chen, Vice President of People's Daily Online Finance and Economics Research Institute, noted that driven by the national old-for-new policy, smart home appliances have evolved from optional upgrades to essential consumer goods. As a domestic leader, AUX leverages technological progress to deliver inclusive high-end solutions, embodying the social responsibility of an industry pioneer.
Zou Ping, Dean of 36Kr Research Institute, observed that AUX’s strategy marks a watershed for the industry’s shift from functional competition to intelligent paradigm competition. It reshapes the business model from hardware sales to service-driven operations and enables a technological transition from connectivity to autonomous decision-making, accelerating industry consolidation and the Matthew effect. AUX is poised to widen its lead and drive high-quality industry development.
In the next phase of smart home appliances—defined by algorithm and ecosystem competition—AUX, with its strengths in independent R&D, scenario implementation and technological inclusiveness, has secured a commanding industry position.
Quality and Service: Foundations of AUX’s Global Ambition
Driven by user-centric innovation in quality and service, AUX has set its sight on global leadership rather than domestic dominance.
At AWE2026, witnessed by the China Home Appliance Service & Maintenance Association, the State Administration for Market Regulation, China Market Regulatory News and All View Cloud (AVC), AUX released the AUX Air Conditioner Service Standard White Paper, highlighting its AI-enabled full-life-cycle service system and industry-leading 10-year warranty commitment.
Lü Meng emphasized that AUX’s 10-year warranty for residential air conditioners features three distinct advantages:
1. Full coverage: All product models are covered, including compressors and functional components, for all manufacturing defects.
2. Zero hidden costs: All warranty services are provided free of charge.
3. Unified and responsive service: Timely support with no regional exceptions.
This commitment is underpinned by 32 years of specialized expertise, the quality assurance of 10-year warranty, market recognition from leading sales, and persistent R&D in intelligent sensing, AI algorithms and aerodynamics. AUX bridges intelligence, users and air quality, driving a global smart transformation in the air-conditioning industry.
Backed by multiple smart factories, AUX ensures superior quality through intelligent manufacturing. It has built a joint compressor base with Panasonic, securing independent control over the core component. Its products are exported to over 160 countries and regions, with sales subsidiaries established in 10 markets including Malaysia, Thailand and the United States. According to Frost & Sullivan, AUX has ranked among the world’s top three in residential split air conditioner sales for seven consecutive years (2018–2024).
Entering the smart era, AUX continues to prioritize users’ demand for superior air quality through technological innovation, rigorous quality control and reliable long-term service. Supported by China’s manufacturing and technological prowess, AUX is forging a new path from leadership to global dominance in the air-conditioning industry.
