[AFMUG] Mini split A/C

[Adam Moffett]

I was looking at mini split air conditioners.  I'm pretty annoyed now 
that they all seem to have wireless remotes.

Do they continue running if the batteries die in the remote control?  
I'm ok if I just need to change batteries to change settings, but some 
text in the manuals seems to imply that the remote doubles as the 
thermostat.

Do *any* of them allow me to hook up a wired thermostat?  Sorry, I'm a 
grumpy old man and I want some wires for my thermostat.