Gree AC Remote Functions
Posted on July 4th, 2025Table Of Contents
Do you struggle to understand Gree Ac remote functions and wonder what settings your Ac remote might have? Read this user guide. If you can’t find a solution to a problem read the FAQs section or Ask in Comments.
Remote Settings ( Quick User Guide )
Power ON/OFF
Before using Gree Ac remote first insert the batteries into the remote, and make Sure GREE AC indoor and outdoor units are plugged in to electricity.
Tip : Store remote controller in dry cool place, avoid direct sunlight and avoid dropping on the floor.
Tip : Store remote controller in dry cool place, avoid direct sunlight and avoid dropping on the floor.
Mode
AUTO MODE: AC will automatically perform heating or Cooling based on room temperature. You can not adjust temperature or fan speed manually.
COOL MODE: Use to perform cooling operation. You can adjust temperature and fan speed manually
DRY MODE: Use in rainy season to dehumidify the room for few hours only.
FAN MODE: Use AC as a FAN to circulate room air without cooling or heating
HEAT MODE: Use AC as a heater in winter
Read about Gree AC modes in detail.FAN
UP & Down Arrows
Vertical Air SWING Direction
Horizontal Air Swing Direction
Note: This function is available in some models only. In other models, you can adjust the louver by hand.
Press this button continuously more than 2s, the main unit will swing back and forth from left to right, and then loosen the button, the unit will stop swinging and present position of guide louver will be kept immediately
Clock Time Setting
- Press Clock button to set clock time. “Clock” icon on remote controller will blink.
- Press “▲” or “▼” button within 5s to set clock time.
- Each pressing of “▲” or “▼ ” button,clock time will increase or decrease 1 minute.
- If hold “▲” or ” ▼” button, 2s later,time will change quickly.
- Release this button when reaching your required time.
- Clock time adopts 24-hour mode.
- The interval between two operation can’t exceeds 5s. Otherwise, remote controller will quit setting status. Operation for T-ON/T-OFF is the same.
Timer Settings
ON Timer Settings
- Press Timer On “T-ON” button to set the auto ON timer. After pressing this button, time display will start flashing
- Use the temperature ▲ or ▼ buttons to increase / decrease the timer for 1 min each time.
- Press the ▲ or ▼ button for 2 s to quickly change time.
- Once time is chosen, point your remote towards the indoor unit and Press the “T-ON” button to confirm and set ON timer. You can notice ‘ON’ symbol appear on remote display next to time display.
- To cancel the ON timer, Press the “T-ON” button twice within 5 seconds to cancel the timer.
OFF Timer Settings
- Press Timer Off “T-OFF” button to set the auto OFF timer. After pressing this button, time display will start flashing
- Use the temperature ▲ or ▼ buttons to increase / decrease the timer for 1 min each time.
- Press the ▲ or ▼ button for 2 s to quickly change time.
- Once time is chosen, point your remote towards the indoor unit and Press the “T-OFF” button to confirm and set OFF timer. You can notice ‘OFF’ symbol appear on remote display next to time display.
- To cancel the OFF timer, Press the “T-OFF” button twice within 5 seconds to cancel the timer.
GREE I FEEL Function
Your Gree remote has a built-in temperature sensor. When you activate I FEEL, the AC starts using the remote’s temperature reading instead of the one on the indoor unit.
Here’s how it works: Place the remote near you (or wherever cooling feels low), then press the I FEEL button. The remote will send the room temperature to the AC, which will then adjust its operation to make that spot more comfortable.
Want to turn it off? Just press the I FEEL button again—the icon on the remote will disappear, and it’ll switch back to normal mode.
Sleep Function
Sleep function helps to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night by increasing temperature gradually so you will not feel cold.
Under COOL, or HEAT mode, press this button to start up sleep function.”Crescent” icon is displayed on remote controller.
Press this button again to cancel sleep function and “Crescent” icon will disappear.After powered on, Sleep Off is defaulted. After the unit is turned off, the Sleep function is canceled.
In this mode, the time of timer can be adjusted. Under Fan、DRY and Auto modes,this function is not available.
GREE X-FAN :
Press this button in COOL or DRY mode, the icon “FAN” is displayed and the indoor fan will continue operation for a few minutes in order to dry the indoor unit, even though you have turned off the unit. X-FAN is not available in AUTO, FAN or HEAT mode.
Having set X-FAN function on: After turning off the unit by pressing ON/OFF button indoor fan will continue running for about a few minutes. at low speed.In this period, press X-F AN button to stop indoor fan directly.
Having set X-FAN function off: After turning off the unit by pressing ON/OFF button, the complete unit will be off directly.
Health / Scavenging Functions :
Want cleaner air indoors—or need to remove odors quickly? Your Gree AC includes Health and Scavenging functions designed to do just that.
By pressing the Health/Scavenging button (look for the tree and house icon), you can activate air purification or bring in fresh air from outside. Here’s how each mode works and how to use them:
Health Mode
- Removes dust and germs from your room.
- A pine tree icon will appear on the remote screen.
Scavenging Mode
- Pulls fresh air in from outside and pushes stale air out.
- Helpful for removing odors or stuffy air quickly.
- A home icon with in–out arrows appears on the remote.
- ⚠️ Not available on regular wall-mounted split ACs—usually supported on commercial HVAC, ducted split, or VRF units.
🔄 How to Use the Button:
- 👉 Press once → Scavenging mode turns ON (House icon appears).
- 👉 Press twice → Health + Scavenging both turns ON (House + Pine Tree icon appear)
- 👉 Press three times → Both OFF.
- 👉 Press four times → Only Health mode turns ON (Pine Tree icon).
- 👉 Keep pressing to cycle through again.
Indoor Unit Light :
GREE AC Temp :
Indoor Set Temperature:This is the temperature you select on the remote control or thermostat for your air conditioner to maintain indoors.
Indoor Ambient Temperature:This is the actual, real-time room temperature measured by the AC’s indoor unit sensors.
Outdoor Ambient Temperature:This is the outside air temperature, measured by the outdoor unit of the AC.
Energy Saving Function :
Want to reduce power consumption while staying cool? Your Gree AC has an Energy Saving function that automatically tweaks settings for maximum efficiency.
Just press the TEMP and CLOCK buttons at the same time while in cooling mode. When it’s activated, you’ll see “SE” on your remote. The AC will then auto-adjust the temperature (based on factory settings) to use less electricity without you needing to do anything.
Here’s what else you should know:
- 🔄 Fan speed is fixed to Auto—you can’t change it in this mode.
- 🌡️ You can’t manually adjust the temperature.
- 🚫 The TURBO button won’t work while Energy Saving is on.
- 😴 Sleep mode and Energy Saving can’t run together—activating one will cancel the other.
Child Lock :
WIFI Function & Mobile APP :
Here is a Step by Step Process
- Download Gree+ App
- Activate Wifi Mode (using remote)
- Sign Up in App
- Add home wifi in App
- Find your gree ac unit in App
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- Find the Best Ac Temperature for Sleeping and Best Sleep Tips
- How to Turn ON Ac without Remote Controller
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) :
Here are answers to your common questions
How to Save electricity when using GREE AC ?
- Use inverter model
- Set it at 27 °C, Instead of 18 °C while cooling and higher while heating
- Seal the Room Door and Windows
- Use Curtains on Windows
- Use less Furniture in the room
- Switch on and Switch off to Save Electricity or use Timer
- Use Fan with AC (set to 28-30)
- Regular Servicing and Cleaning
How to Check current indoor temperature
To check indoor ambient temperature using Gree ac remote, press TEMP button, keep an eye on indoor unit display as indoor temperature will display for 3 seconds and then it will display the set temperature.
How to use Gree AC when remote is lost ?
You can turn on / off the AC by lifting indoor unit panel and pressing button on lower right hand side. If you turn on, it will operate in Auto mode and temperature can not be adjusted.
How to Unlock Gree ac remote ?
To Unlock, Press and hold the temperature UP / Down ( “▲” or “▼” ) Keys at the same time for 2 seconds. Press the UP / Down Keys again to Lock the gree ac remote control. Read more here.
How to Reset Gree AC remote ?
To reset gree ac remote, remove batteries, wait few seconds till display goes off, then put batteries back. Read more here
How to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit in GREE ?
Power OFF the unit, then press MODE and Down arrow ▼ key.
How to Use Gree Ac Remote Setting for Max Cooling ?
✅ Ideal Remote Settings for Cooling
- 🌡️ Make sure you’re in Cool mode — you’ll see a Snowflake icon ❄ on the remote screen when it’s active.
- ⚡ Need instant cooling? Hit the Turbo button for maximum fan speed and fastest results.
- 💨 If not using Turbo, manually set the fan speed to maximum to help circulate cool air faster.
- 🔽 Grill direction matters! Keep the vertical swing pointed downward so cool air hits the floor (not the ceiling).
🛠️ Still Not Cooling? Check These:
- 🧽 Clean the Air Filter — open the indoor unit’s front panel and remove the vent-style filter. Wash and dry it regularly.
- 🚪 Seal your room — gaps under the door or around windows can leak cool air. Block those to keep the chill inside.
- 🧰 Call a professional — if none of the above helps, get the AC serviced. Technicians can clean coils, check for gas leaks, and restore full performance.
Gree Ac Manual(s) PDF :
| Model Name | View Manual | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Gree Sapphire Owner’s Manual | View | |
| Gree DC inverter Floor Ceiling U-match Manual | View | |
| Gree Ac Livo Wall Ductless Manual | View | |
| Gree Ac Console Type Manual | View | |
| Gree DC inverter Ac GMV VRF Commercial Manual | View | |
| Gree Sapphire Service Manual 9 & 12 MBH | View | |
| Gree Sapphire Service Manual 18 & 24 MBH | View |
Is it possible to Lock most or all remote functions, except power. and temperature?
I don’t think that’s possible, if you get to know it somewhere then let me know. Some remotes of other brands have hard sliding cover which you may replicate by doing a DIY. A simple DIY that will look horrible could be to put the remote in a shampoo bottle and cut off the Power and Temperature button area.
hoe to get it off c to f
Power OFF your Gree Ac, then press MODE and Down arrow to switch
My gree split turns on early am even with batteries out of remote
Turn off the timer using remote controller.
When I turn on my Gree AC on heat mode so it works for a 15 minutes.after it it’s screen shown (df). What is mean of df.
Nothing to worry, ‘df’ means defrost, when outside temperature is very low, your ac stops heating the room and divert the heat towards outdoor unit. it will start heating the room again in 15 minutes
Is there a way to set the unit lower than 61 degrees in heat mode? I’m going to florida for 5 months and don’t need that much heat to maintain my home.
Use energy Saving Mode in heat mode. Press Temp and Clock buttons together to activate or deactivate. It will set the temperature to 8 degree celcius.
What does E7 indicate?
Thanks for your answer and your time
Hi Michael, It means there is a problem with outdoor unit fan, check it physically if something blocking it, otherwise it will be electrical issue, means damaged wire or sensor.
You’re most welcome
Is there any way to display the room temperature on the remote control display? I check all the functions (I Feel/Temp buttons) it shows icon on the remote control but does not display the temperature. Thanks
Sure it does display when you press TEMP button, but it displays only for 2,3 seconds. Keep an eye on the indoor unit display, and then press the button.
How to check indoor temerature in AC remote display?
Press TEMP button multiple times until you see correct icon, Indoor Temperature will be displayed for 2-3 seconds and then SET temperature will display. Read more above
Hi. I need to use my ac as a dehumidifier, hence I need to have my ac running for 1 hour everyday in dry mode using the time on/off function. Is it possible to set a specific setting when the ac turns on regardless of the settings currently on the remote? For example, I use my ac with heat settin at 30c when I sleep at night and leave remote at that setting before swithcing ac off. Then, at 10am I need the ac to automatically swith on in dry mode at 22c.
Hi Ryan, i don’t think that’s possible as it will turn on with the last setting. You can set the timer ON/OFF function once, but you will need to select Dry mode before switching off ac.
Hi – I’ve recently purchased the Gree AC and find it quite frustrating to use. When I turn on the AC to 21 Celsius it blows nice cold air for about 5 mins, then no more cold air but just blowing air. I have it in cold mode, I removed the tree and house symbol. Does to stop blowing cold air because it thinks the room reaches the desired temperature? As the other half of my room isn’t cool yet. Not to mention it feels as though the AC is also making the room humid. I read the symbols on the manuals but it doesn’t quite explain what it does but only explains how to use that function but not exactly what it’s for (eg: the tree symbol). I just want the room to be cooled not just for 5 mins. I am not using any timers either.
Hi Mel, i understand your frustration. First Reset your Gree Ac Remote. Set the Cooling Mode and Then Set the Temperature to 16 degree Celsius to check the settings, if it works correctly then raise the temperature.
However, if you live in a humid area with more rains, the problem is not the temperature, actual problem is humidity. So, set DRY mode instead of Cooling mode.
Hi Talha,
Thank you so much for your reply. I will try it.
On the dry mode setting, will it act as a dehumidifier only and not blow cold air? Or does it also blow cold air?
Additionally, what exactly does the tree symbol and the symbol with the house with the arrows pointing in and out mean? What do these functions do?
Thanks so much in advance.
Mel
Hi Mel, You’re most welcome
Yes, in Dry mode, it will not blow cold air.
Tree/House icons are Health Scavenging Functions. Used to remove odors and bring fresh air. Click the link to read more
How to change the unit of temperature in the remote controller?
Power OFF the unit, then press MODE and Down arrow ▼ key together
Hello from South Florida,
I just moved into an apartment with models: LIV09HP230V1B and LIV12HP230V1B. Is there a way to set up the remote as a thermostat so that when the temperature in either room goes above 75’ F the AC will cool off the room automatically without me touching remote? I would also like for the AC to turn off automatically when temperature in room is at 75’ F
Currently, I am putting AC on at 75’ F and it will remain on until I power it off. Everything is done manually which means when I am away for
The day apartment gets very warm or it gets so cold and doesn’t turn off until I do it
Question # 2. The 12HP model makes a whistling/squeaking sound. You hear it running. The 09 HP is silent. Any advice?
I have the white and Black remote that displays following buttons:
Mode. Power. Fan
Swing ^. Turbo
Sleep. ¥. Temp
Clock. I feel . light
Timer on/Timer off
Thank you so much !
Air Conditioner is supposed to Turn Off automatically when the given temperature is reached, apparently the thermostat sensor is not working properly. To use the remote as a thermostat, Use “I FEEL” button on the remote, if this remote function is compatible with your air conditioner model then it should work. Regarding Question 2: It seems some bearings or belt is dry which should be fixed ASAP.
Recently we bought Gree ac. Heating mode does not seem to work properly. The fan blows hot air, which is very annoying, only in one corner of the room.The rest of the room does not get heated. We cannot understand this. Thanks in advance.
That’s how All Air Conditioners Work, Just change fan direction towards ceiling to avoid direct hot air.
Saludos como quito el simbolo de arbol de la pantalla del control, solo sale un arbol
check above
Hi- on the Gree remote control, when you press the “temp” button, what does the house symbol mean, the house symbol with the thermostat outside the house and the house symbol with the thermostat inside the house symbol mean?
What does that do?
Also, what does the house symbol with the arrows pointing in and out of the house mean? It’s the one that is with the tree symbol.
Thanks,
Mel
Hello Melanie, Home symbol with thermostat in it means indoor temperature being displayed. Similarly, home symbol with thermostat outside means outside temperature, Read more above. Whereas, home symbol with arrows pointing in and out means scavenging function that brings fresh air ( not available in all ac but your remote may have it ).
Hello,we have buyed 3 grée standing ac ,but After installation nono or them work , how to set it please??
make sure it is properly installed, then use remote controller to turn it on and select a proper mode ( cool, heat etc ). Read full article above.
Our Gree ac turns off at night automatically. We do not have a timer set and the filter is clean. We wake up hot and have to turn it back on. Any idea why this is happening?
That is strange, power off electricity while ac is running and turn back on ( not with remote ), if the ac does not turn on and start working automatically in few minutes, that means it is not saving the last settings and at night there’s power fluctuation
Thank you for the information. I should have mentioned. The unit is part of a three head with one condenser unit. It does not happen on the other units
I’m afraid you need an expert checkup, try lowering the temperature and see if it turns off, in that case the head is bigger than the room size or there is a problem with thermostat. Furthermore, does it completely turns off or just stops cooling
Is there any way to know that the compressor is ON working or OFF
hi, I set the heater it goes on and off at desired temp/ Ac does not do that.. like i will have at 77 and kepts running.. Am i doing something wrong. just keeps going. I set hearter 68-70 on and off. thought higer temp on ac not run as long. brand new system
Hello Natasha, it’s hard to understand what you’re talking about. Does your ac heater keeps running even after reaching desired temperature ?
Hi,my gree invertor isn’t tripping and also after pressing mute button,symbol is showing but sound doesn’t stop
Make sure you pointed the remote towards indoor unit. Replace remote batteries If other functions are not working correctly, if other settings working then maybe a sensor problem.
Hi, what does this house and tree symbols means? Should we keep both the symbols? Or any one of them, please guide.
Regards
These are health and scavenging functions, not available in many models. You can keep any one or both.
Sir our AC automatically power off after 5 hours of it’s use how solve this problem
Looks like a timer is been set, remove the OFF timer, otherwise just reset the remote
Hi,
My gree unit is not cooling properly, even the gas is full and for sure no leakage. Room size is 3×4. When I feel the pipes on the outdoor unit is is extremely cold. But inside the room is warm, What would be the problem
Check filters and make sure room and pipes are well insulated. Ac pipes should not be exposed and must be covered in insulation.
When i try to set my ac, it get back to the other setting and then remote stops working.
Hi All,
How can I switch off/on temp lights on wall AC unit?
Thx
Press LIGHT button on Gree remote
Hello,
How can I stop outdoor Air to come inside.
Turn of Scavenging function which is shown as a pine tree symbol on the remote.
Hi there,
I have gree 1 ton G10 Dc Inverter AC.
I am just curious that my AC outer fan turns of after the desired temperature is acquired. But I have read that DC inverter AC out fan doesn’t stops at all, though it ajdust its speed instead. Do I need to look for a technician is it a fault?
No, it’s not a fault.
I am trying to turn the beep sound off on my split units. I have the vireo gen 3s.
Use Light button or Quiet button
Hi,
How can I turn off beep sound?
Use Quiet or Light button
Due to forest fires they tell us to use AC with inside air circulation only. Can you tell me how to set it to cool without pulling outside air in?
Simply, do not use Scavenging Function in Gree Ac, represented with a home icon with arrow in and out. However, most wall mounted models does not support scavenging so there is nothing to worry about.
AA,I’ve Gree inverter fairy series. When light shuts down and turn back on, AC looses previous swing and flap setting. Is there is anyway to set them and then set them as default to remain as it is when light goes off and on thanks Zubair
I have some questions .
I have GS-12CK on remote it’s showing 16 but indoor is showing 35 . What does mean ? When I increase or decrease the temperature the for 2 seconds it’s show same then again indoor temperature showing 35 and remote is showing 16 .
How I can set remot to figure to with indoor .?
In gree ac, Which one is better option in cooling mode, either to use at 26 degree or use energy saving mode?
Use SE mode or 30 degree
I turned on X fan function on Gree AC and now everytime I turn on my AC the x fan fucntion also turns on. How to stop this?
Horizontal function is not working Please guide.
My ac is making noise so what should I do
What is the best energy saving setting? Should i leave it on SE mode or set the temperature around 27C?
My lowest temprature is 20 although someone put on 16 when i turn off and open cant reach 16 because remote lowest is 20 i wana put on 16 .. how??
The remote on my unit stopped working. I have changed batteries and still no display on the remote. How can i get it to work? Thanks
Buy the new one, or get it repaired
hello
I need to leave my ac on in my institute and go home while the ac is working to keep the temperature down at all times. is it possible to set the ac in auto mode so that it shuts down automatically at a certain temperature? otherwise it will break down after nonstop working during the nights after sometime… is this concept even correct?
It is simple, if you need only cooling, you can set it to cooling mode, set the temperature, set fan to auto, and it will work just right. If you don’t need it 24 hours, then set timer OFF so it can auto turn off, similarly you can also set timer ON
is there a mode that makes the ac turn on and off automatically to keep the temperature constant at a certain level and at the same time rest the device? can the temperature be set in auto mode? because the remote control of my device doesn’t allow this…
thanks in advance
Hi,thanks for a great summary. What does the icon mean – it looks like headphones, next to the AUTO icon? Thanks
Do you mean next to FAN AUTO icon? that’s a signal icon. it will blink when you press any button
I love gree but it’s too expensive in Pakistan
Hi, I have gree inverter fairy series. I am frustrated because when i set temperature to 26 my ac chills the room to about 20c measured with room thermometre. Cooling is good thing but I want to save electricity cost too. Kindly let me know how to fix
It seems the thermostat is not working correctly, get it checked by a technician. Slight 1 or 2 degree change is normal due to the nature of thermostat. As ac may cool faster then thermostat reading speed
My ac shows PL and then the temperature is shown for sometime what does this mean and AC is not cooling. The Gas is full and not leaking
It is under voltage problem, make sure your electric supply voltage to air conditioner is around 220 V, plus this problem may arise due to low quality cable attached to ac unit or low quality switch and wiring.
In my gree ac temperature increases or decreases by 1 degree c for each push on + or- sign in the remote. Is there any way to happen it 0.5 degree insted of 1 degree.
No, but you can use Fahrenheit
Hi,
If I keep my ac on at SE mode in 3×3 meters room How much amps approximately it will consume?