"It offers smart-home features at a bare-bones price, but the core cooling claims are optimistic."
The '10,000 BTU' rating is a marketing figure; the real-world cooling power of this single-hose unit is only suitable for a small-to-medium bedroom (around 250-300 sq. ft.), not a 450 sq. ft. living space.
This unit is for a renter in a small apartment who is prohibited from using a window AC and prioritizes a low purchase price and app control over performance or electricity costs. It's a solution for surviving a few heatwaves, not for continuous use in a hot climate.
Anyone trying to cool a room larger than 300 sq. ft., anyone concerned about their utility bill, or anyone who is a light sleeper. A dual-hose portable or a standard window unit will provide far better cooling and efficiency for a similar or slightly higher cost.