Smart air conditioners market seen topping $34 billion by 2030

By AI, Created 2:45 PM UTC, May 22, 2026, /AGP/ – The smart air conditioners market is projected to reach $34.78 billion by 2030, driven by smart home adoption, energy-efficiency demand and urbanization. Asia Pacific is expected to be the largest region, while the U.S. is forecast to be the biggest national market.

Why it matters: - Smart air conditioners are moving from niche appliance to mainstream connected-home infrastructure. - The market’s projected growth points to stronger demand for energy-saving cooling, automation and IoT-enabled HVAC systems. - The category is expected to account for about 2% of the broader electrical equipment market by 2030. - It is forecast to represent nearly 0.6% of the wider electrical and electronics industry by 2030.

What happened: - The Business Research Company said the global smart air conditioners market is expected to reach $34.78 billion by 2030. - The report puts the market’s compound annual growth rate at 11.1% over the forecast period. - The company released regional, country and segment estimates for the market on May 22, 2026. - Request a free sample of the report.

The details: - Asia Pacific is projected to be the largest region in 2030, with a market value of $13 billion. - Asia Pacific is expected to grow from $8 billion in 2025 at an 11% CAGR. - The U.S. is forecast to be the largest country market in 2030 at $9 billion. - The U.S. market is expected to rise from $5 billion in 2025 at an 11% CAGR. - Split air conditioners are expected to be the largest product segment in 2030, with 64% of the market, or about $22 billion. - The market is also segmented by connectivity into Wi‑Fi, bluetooth and other options. - The market is segmented by application into residential, buildings, industrial buildings and commercial buildings. - The split segment is supported by higher energy efficiency, stronger adoption in modern construction, compatibility with smart thermostats and mobile apps, and inverter technology improvements. - The split market is projected to grow by $9 billion from 2025 to 2030. - The window market is projected to grow by $3 billion over the same period. - The portable market is projected to grow by $1 billion. - The other types segment is also projected to grow by $1 billion. - The report says the split, window, portable and other types segments together could add more than $14 billion in market value by 2030. - Access the detailed market report.

Between the lines: - The forecast reflects a broader shift toward connected home systems that centralize control of temperature, humidity and air quality. - Energy costs and sustainability rules are reinforcing demand for systems that can optimize power use automatically. - Urbanization and higher disposable income are expanding demand for premium cooling products, especially in fast-growing construction markets. - The report also points to stronger adoption of AI-based temperature and humidity control, climate-related heatwaves and government support for efficient HVAC replacement as demand drivers.

What’s next: - The market’s growth trajectory will likely depend on how quickly consumers and builders adopt smart-home ecosystems and IoT-connected appliances. - Manufacturers are expected to keep pushing interoperability, cloud connectivity and easier user interfaces. - Further gains may come as smart city projects and digitally connected buildings expand across major regions.

The bottom line: - Smart air conditioners are emerging as a sizable growth category in the HVAC market, with Asia Pacific and the U.S. expected to lead the next phase of expansion.