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Climate Controls

Enjoy a comfortable stay with advanced climate control options designed to meet your needs in every season.

Climate control at The Driscoll is designed to be simple for guests. Use the AirTouch 5 wall panel, room zone buttons, supplied remotes and optional voice commands to adjust heating and cooling.

What You Need to Know

  • Temperature Range
    • For cooling, set air conditioning to 23–26°C where possible.
    • For heating, set reverse-cycle air conditioning to 18–21°C where possible.
    • Avoid extreme settings. Very low cooling settings or very high heating settings do not usually make the home comfortable faster and may reduce efficiency.
  • Close Doors (For A.C. and Heating)
    • Keep doors to rooms closed when using air conditioning or ducted heating to cool or heat specific areas efficiently.
  • Good Airflow (For Gas Fireplace)
    • When using the gas fireplace, ensure proper airflow by leaving nearby doors slightly open for ventilation.
  • Save Energy
    • Turn off air conditioners when leaving the house or during the night when possible.
    • Wear seasonally appropriate clothing (e.g., light clothing in summer, warm layers in winter) before adjusting temperatures.

Tips for Using Air Conditioners

Use Auto mode in Spring or Autumn when temperatures fluctuate throughout the day.
For hot Summer days, set the mode to Cool, fan speed to Auto, and the temperature to around 23–26°C.
On cold Winter evenings, use Heat mode and set the temperature to 18–21°C for a warm, even heat.
Use Dry mode after humid weather, like a Summer storm, to reduce moisture in the air.
Avoid extreme settings. Very low cooling settings or very high heating settings do not usually make the room comfortable faster and may reduce efficiency.
air conditioner remote with cooling heating fan and eco mode symbols

How to Use Voice Control

You can adjust the temperature or turn systems on and off using ‘Hey Siri’ commands through the HomePods located in the bedrooms, dining room or the Apple TV remotes in the lounge, dining, and study.

Examples:

  • “Hey Siri, turn on the A.C.”
  • “Hey Siri, it’s too cold!”
  • “Hey Siri, set the dining room to 24 degrees.”
  • “Hey Siri, adjust the study to 25 degrees.”

What About the Remotes?

If you’re not using voice commands, here’s how to use the remotes:

Ducted Air Conditioning

  • To control inside the Bedrooms, Study, and Dining Room
    • The wall-mounted button next to the Hue Dimmer Switch allows you to control the air conditioning in each room:
      • Red Light: Zone is off.
      • Blue Light: Zone is on.
    • The first tap displays the current state (on or off)
    • The second tap changes the state (on or off)
    • Just a tap is all it needs; Avoid holding the button, as this can trigger a factory reset of the ITS sensor.
AirTouch intelligent temperature sensor and room control unit for zoned air conditioning
  • AirTouch 5 Panel:
    • Power On/Off: Tap the power icon on the main screen.
    • Temperature Settings by Zone
      • Each active zone has its own temperature control, such as bedrooms, the study and dining areas.
      • Adjust the temperature for a specific zone using the up/down arrows next to its name.
      • The system calculates an overall temperature from the active zones.
  • Modes: Choose between Cool, Heat, Fan, Dry, or Auto for the system.
  • Fan Speed: Select Low, Medium, High, or Auto for customised airflow.
  • Use the AirTouch 5 wall panel and room zone buttons for normal guest control.
  • The AirTouch 5 manual can be viewed here.
AirTouch 5 mobile app interface showing zoned air conditioning control

Lounge Room Air Conditioning

  • Using the Remote:
    • The remote control allows you to choose from these modes:
      • Auto: Automatically switches between cooling and heating as needed to maintain the set temperature. Great for mild days or fluctuating weather.
      • Fan: Circulates air without cooling or heating.
      • Dry: Removes humidity without significant temperature change, perfect after rain.
      • Cool: Lowers the temperature for a cool, refreshing room.
      • Heat: Warms the room for cosy comfort.
    • On/Off Button: Press to turn the unit on or off.
    • Temperature Buttons (±): Use to adjust the temperature.
    • Fan Speed Button: Adjust airflow speed to Low, Medium, High, or Auto
    • Powerful: Activates max cooling/heating for 20 minutes.
  • The Daikin Cora manual can be viewed here.
Daikin Cora remote control showing temperature and mode display

Fireplaces for Warmth

Dining Room Gas Fireplace

  • Using the remote:
    • Power Button: Turns the fireplace ON or OFF.
    • Thermostat Control:
      • OFF: Fireplace remains off.
      • ON: Fireplace operates continuously.
      • SMART: Automatically adjusts the flame height based on the room’s temperature to maintain comfort and save energy.
    • Mode Button: Switches between modes, such as flame height or fan settings.
    • Up/Down Arrows: Adjust settings based on the selected mode, such as:
      • Temperature: in Smart mode
      • Fan Speed Control: Controls the speed of warm air circulation
      • Accent Lighting: Enhances the fireplace’s visual ambiance.
      • Comfort Control: Disables the rear burner to reduce heat output when less warmth is needed.
  • The Lopi DVL EmberGlow manual can be viewed here.
Lopi GreenSmart 2 remote control for gas fireplace at The Driscoll
Tips for Using the Gas Fireplace:
  • Use SMART mode for efficient and automatic temperature adjustments.
  • Adjust flame height and fan speed as needed for comfort.
  • Always turn the fireplace off before leaving the room or going to bed.
Safety and Etiquette:
  • Always turn the fireplace off when not in use.
  • Keep furniture and other items at least 1 metre away.
  • Do not touch the glass — it gets extremely hot.
  • Never block the fireplace or vents.
  • Leave nearby doors slightly open for proper ventilation.
  • Do not use the fireplace to dry clothes or other items.
  • If you smell gas, do not touch electrical switches or use phones inside the house. Leave the house immediately and call emergency services or the property manager from outside. For other unusual smells, sounds or fault messages, turn the fireplace off if safe and contact the property manager.

Study Electric Fireplace

How to Use the Remote:

The Modern Flames Redstone fireplace is easy to operate and customisable for both warmth and ambiance. The remote includes the following controls:

  • Using the remote:
    • Power Button:
      • Turns the fireplace ON or OFF.
    • Heat Settings:
      • Choose between Low Heat and High Heat depending on your comfort needs.
    • Flame Intensity and Colour:
      • Adjust the flame brightness and select from multiple flame colours to create the desired ambiance.
    • Timer Function:
      • Set the fireplace to turn off automatically after 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, or longer for safety and convenience.
    • Brightness:
      • Control the brightness of the flame and lighting elements to suit your mood or room lighting.
  • The Modern Flames Redstone manual can be viewed here.
Modern Flames Redstone remote control for electric fireplace at The Driscoll

Tips for Using the Electric Fireplace:

  • Use Low Heat for a gentle warming effect or High Heat on colder days.
  • Customise the flame colour and brightness for a cosy ambiance.
  • Always turn the fireplace off when leaving the room or going to bed.

Safety and Etiquette:

  • Always ensure the fireplace is turned off when not in use.
  • Keep furniture and other flammable objects at least 50 cm away from the fireplace.
  • Do not block the vents or place objects on or near the unit.
  • Avoid prolonged use on High Heat to prevent overheating.
  • Never use the fireplace to dry clothes or other items.
  • If you notice unusual sounds or smells, turn off the fireplace immediately and contact us.

Bathroom Exhaust Fans

The ceiling exhaust fans will automatically turn off after 30 minutes. If you’re drying laundry, it might be better to open the windows and close the laundry door for airflow.

Quick Tips for Comfort

  • Close doors to the rooms you’re heating or cooling.
  • Turn off systems when you’re not in the room or when leaving the house.
  • Use “Hey Siri” or remotes for easy control.
  • If you have any issues, just let us know.

Need Help?

Ask Rex, Our AI Assistant

For quick help with the climate controls, ask Rex using the chat button on this page. Rex can guide you through normal operation of the AirTouch 5 system, room zones, lounge air conditioner, Siri voice commands, dining room gas fireplace and study electric fireplace.

Describe which system or control you are using and what you are trying to do, or what is not responding, and Rex will help you work through it.

If Rex cannot resolve the issue, or it involves a fault, gas smell, smoke, unusual noise, electrical problem, overheating, damage or safety concern, stop using the affected system if safe and contact our Guest Manager through our Contact page.

If you smell gas, leave the house immediately. Do not operate electrical switches or use a phone inside the house. Contact emergency services or our Guest Manager from outside.

Please do not reset equipment, force controls or attempt repairs yourself.