serin labs

Serin Labs Blog

Local Mitsubishi Mini-Split Guides

Comparisons and how-tos for controlling Mitsubishi heat pumps locally — ESPHome, Apple Home, Home Assistant, and the CN105 port. No cloud required.

Does Your Mitsubishi Have a CN105 Port? How to Check
Latest

Does Your Mitsubishi Have a CN105 Port? How to Check

· 6 min read

How to tell if your Mitsubishi has a CN105 port before you buy any local-control hardware: the Kumo Cloud proxy, the model-number check, and a look inside.

2026

The Best Kumo Cloud Alternative for Local Mitsubishi Control

The Best Kumo Cloud Alternative for Local Mitsubishi Control

· 8 min read

A Kumo Cloud alternative for Mitsubishi mini-splits: local control over the CN105 port with open-source firmware. No account, no cloud, no fees.
ESPHome vs HomeKit (Apple Home) for a Mitsubishi Mini-Split

ESPHome vs HomeKit (Apple Home) for a Mitsubishi Mini-Split

· 11 min read

ESPHome vs HomeKit for a Mitsubishi mini-split: compare local control, Apple Home vs Home Assistant, remote access, and setup to pick the right firmware.