What is it for?
Connected thermostats allow you to regulate your home's temperature intelligently. By analyzing your lifestyle habits, these devices adjust heating or air conditioning based on your actual needs. For example, if you leave for work at 8am and return at 6pm, the thermostat can program a temperature drop during your absence and raise it just before your return. This results in significant energy savings. It's also a comfort feature in your daily life: you can control your devices with your smartphone, tablet, or voice assistant. No more hunting for the remote control or getting up to adjust the thermostat.
Sensibo control device for air conditioner with a mobile interface displaying various management options such as timer, calendar, graphs, filters, anti-mold functions, automatic shutdown and reactivity based on presence.
Tado° X smart thermostat
Real-world cases and practical advice
Here are some tips to optimize your use of a connected thermostat:
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Take advantage of scheduling: many users leave their thermostat on a constant setting. With connected devices, you can program them to adapt the temperature to your schedule or leave them in automatic mode to learn more about your habits.
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Don't neglect sensors: some thermostats are equipped with presence sensors. Use them to maximize energy savings.
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Choose an appropriate model: don't rush into the first thermostat you find. Research which models integrate best with your heating system and your smart home ecosystem
But a thermostat alone won't be of much use; you often need to pair it with thermostatic radiator heads on your radiators or infrared emitters to control your air conditioners. Some ducted air conditioning models provide the option to add a Wifi/Ethernet card directly, which then allows them to be controlled remotely, such as Airzone for example.
The Alpaca Immobilier advice: connected thermostats are useful for saving energy and improving comfort. We particularly recommend the Tado ecosystem, which is very efficient and practical, as well as Sensibo emitters. Prices have increased significantly in recent years - stick with basic models without subscription. We have tested and approved these two models in particular! The manufacturer Meross, which is also excellent, offers equivalent options at reduced prices.
Since these devices are 100% connected, manual adjustment remains of course available locally in case of Wifi outage.
If you are an Airbnb host or own a short-term rental property, connected thermostats are also useful for improving your guests' comfort! Connected to Airbnb, the house can anticipate your visitors' arrival to warm up or cool down based on the expected arrival time - without you needing to leave the AC running at full blast all day!
Conclusion
In summary, investing in a connected thermostat may seem trivial, but it represents a real opportunity to improve your comfort while reducing your energy bills. Take a thoughtful approach and choose a model that adapts to your needs. Remember, a small change can have a big impact on your daily life.
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