u/Round_Bad_9972

I have an older Daikin wall-mounted split AC (approx. 2010–2014, likely FTXS/FTKS series) with a standard IR remote (no WiFi module installed).

I’m trying to integrate it into Apple Home via Homebridge and looking for the most reliable setup.

From what I understand, there are 2 main approaches:

1. IR blaster (Sensibo / Tado / Broadlink, etc.)
   - Easy to install
   - Works via remote emulation
   - But no real state feedback (AC doesn’t confirm actual status)

2. Native Daikin WiFi adapter + Homebridge plugin
   - More “proper” integration (state, modes, etc.)
   - But not sure if my older unit supports it / which adapter model is needed

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Questions:

1. What would you recommend specifically for an older Daikin like this?
2. Best IR device today (reliable with Homebridge)?
3. Has anyone successfully added a Daikin WiFi module to older FTXS units?
4. Any setups that give actual state feedback (not just “dumb remote”)?

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What are the way to hide information about user VPN?

And before somebody replied, I know that apps can collect information about IP from which user accesses the app - and guess if this is a VPN or not. The question is precisely about limiting those apps getting informations about on-device VPN.

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• SSH access, standard Linux support
• Other regions in MENA also fine

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