The invention relates to the technical field of
air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner and a control method thereof. The air conditioner comprises two air outlet columns which are transversely arranged, the front side of each air outlet column is provided with an air outlet and a micro air opening which are used for air flow to flow out, and a
heat exchanger is arranged in each air outlet column. The control method comprises the steps that in response to
refrigeration operation of the air conditioner,
user information of indoor space is obtained; and according to the
user information, one air outlet column is controlled to
discharge refrigeration breeze, and the other air outlet column is controlled to
discharge non-heat-exchange air. According to the control method, wide-area temperature adjustment and comfortable air supply are achieved, so that the scene of cool air supply is achieved, and the use experience of a user is improved. In addition, the air outlet column of the
refrigeration breeze is selected according to the
user information, and better air supply experience can be brought to the user.