I installed this unit in my garage, which I have converted into a workroom/man cave. It was fairly simple to install and the instructions were clear and easy to understand and follow. You are able to use he controls on the unit or the remote that comes with it. Can easily adjust temp from anywhere in the house. It also connects to wifi and has "smart home" features and an app that you can control from your phone. This allows you to create cooling schedules and more. It also has the capability to connect to a an Alexa or Google Home to utilize voice activation/control. Very cool unit, pun intended.