# SLWF-01pro

Air conditioner Wi-Fi module for Midea, Idea, Neoclima, Electrolux, Beko and many more

# Device setup

1. Insert the USB port of the air conditioner
2. Wait for the **AC-wifi** network to appear
3. Connect to it with the password **slwf01pro**
4. Go from the browser to the address **http://192.168.4.1**
5. In the menu, select the home WiFi network
6. Enter the password and connect.
7. Home Assistant will see the device automatically and prompt you to add it

Optionally, you can solder a FOLLOW ME pad to use additional functionality that is only available via IR:

<p class="callout warning">Don't forget to turn off the AC power before doing soldering!</p>

FOLLOW ME pad location

[![image.png](https://smlight.tech/support/manuals/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/scaled-1680-/fWHimage.png)](https://smlight.tech/support/manuals/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/fWHimage.png)

Soldering location

[![image.png](https://smlight.tech/support/manuals/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/scaled-1680-/NUdimage.png)](https://smlight.tech/support/manuals/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/NUdimage.png)

# Device update

### Precompiled firmware

1\. Install driver: [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ch340-drivers/all](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ch340-drivers/all)  
2\. Go to flasher tool [https://smlight.tech/flasher/#slwf01proV2](https://smlight.tech/flasher/#slwf01proV2)  
3\. Connect the device to the PC with the button pressed. Use a type-c connector!  
4\. After the flashing starts, you can release the button.  
5\. If the flashing has not started, repeat the first step.

### Custom firmware

You can use custom firmware by compiling the ESPHome config yourself!

Download the config [https://github.com/smlight-tech/slwf-01pro-esphome](https://github.com/smlight-tech/slwf-01pro-esphome)  
Compile it using ESPHome [https://esphome.io/guides/getting\_started\_hassio/](https://esphome.io/guides/getting_started_hassio/)  
Flash device using ESPHome [https://esphome.io/guides/getting\_started\_hassio/#updating-your-device](https://esphome.io/guides/getting_started_hassio/#updating-your-device)