Hong Kong-based IoT startup Ambi Labs, who recently launched Ambi Climate 2nd Edition, their revolutionary, A.I. powered, air conditioner accessory, today released the results of a recent survey revealing Singaporeans’ special connection with their air conditioners. The survey highlights several issues, the likes of which Ambi Climate was designed to solve.

1. By Ambi Labs
Singaporeans and Air Conditioners -
an Unbreakable Bond
Ambi Labs ran a survey to find out how people in 5 different countries - Hong Kong,
Malaysia, Australia, United States and Singapore - feel about their AC (air conditioner).
It was no surprise they all can't live without it, with Singapore being no different;
here's what we found about Singaporeans' special connection with their ACs!
People love their AC,
and Singaporeans are no exception!
The Good:
Singaporeans are eco-conscious AC users
The Bad:
Singaporeans have a problem
controlling their AC
Why do these issues occur?
How does Ambi help?
Other common AC usage challenges
Singaporeans rarely adjust their AC
Feeling cold with the AC on
just wastes energy!
In all 5 countries we surveyed, the AC was ranked as
the most important modern convenience
Through rules and timers, Ambi Climate helps you manage your AC even
when you're out of the house. You can even remotely monitor and control
conditions and set up alerts too!
Importance of modern conveniences in Singapore
Singapore has the highest proportion of
complaints about feeling too cold
of Singaporeans find their AC
makes them too cold at night or
in the morning
of Singaporeans find using the
AC during rainy weather also
makes it feel too cold
Singaporeans tend to use their ACs less
than in some other countries:
Average Hours Used per Day
Singapore
Ho
ng
Kong
Australia
United States
Malaysi
a
Singapore Hong KongUnited States MalaysiaAustralia
United States
Hong Kong
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Temperature Humidity Sunlight Time of Day Weather
96%
55%
of respondents use the AC when
they're not alone
of respondents say their comfort
preferences differ from those of
other people
Thermal comfort is affected not just by temperature, but also humidity,
changing weather, and even your daily metabolic cycle. That's why it's
important to adjust your AC throughout the day to take these changes
into account - boosting comfort and saving energy.
86% 86% 83% 83% 81%
Hong KongMalaysia Singapore AustraliaUnited States
Singaporeans use the highest average set-point temperature
Ambi Climate's unique A.I. engine learns how multiple factors affect you, to
auto-adjust your AC for enhanced comfort and energy savings.
13.8 hrs
9.6 hrs
8.8hrs
8.6 hrs
8.1 hrs
Never
Malaysia United StatesSingapore AustraliaHong Kong
83%
24%
77%
22%
76%
11%
69%
10%
55%
9%
Not on a daily basis
Do not adjust the
temperatures on a daily basis83% Set the same temperature
on their AC 365 days a year24%
This is especially true throughout
the night/first thing in the morning
How often do you change the temperature of your air conditioner?
23.7˚C
Singapore Hong Kong
23˚C
Malaysia
22.2˚C
Australia
21.9˚C
United States
22.4˚C
70%
of respondents leave their pets
home alone every day
of respondents constantly worry
about their pets suffering from heat
exhaustion
of respondents use, or are
considering, devices to monitor
their pets' comfort while they are
away
56%
79%
of respondents believe maintaining
the right temperature for their
children is important
of respondents turn the AC on for
their children even if not entirely
needed
of respondents worry about their
children getting sick when the right
temperature is not maintained
91%
74%
45%
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1
Air conditioner
2
Smartphone
5
Internet
3
Social media
app
4
WiFi
6
Fan
7
Hot water
for showers
*Source: NCCS Singapore, TEPCO and UC Berkeley
72% 44%
A 1˚C increase in the set-point
temperature can result in 3-10%
energy savings*
Let Ambi Climate auto-balance between your preferences,
and stop arguing about the AC! (Feature coming soon)
Teach Ambi Climate what sort of thermal environment you want for
your children, and let it do the rest. No more worrying about the baby
waking up hot or cold in the middle of the night!
Pet Owners
Parents
Couples