HomeKit Thermostats: My Top Picks For 2024
There are more smart thermostats supporting Apple’s HomeKit now than ever, here we look at the best on offer right now.
Thermostats That Work With The Ring App
Does Ring support thermostats directly? Yes, but only a few. See the best supported models, and ways to get other models to work in some way.
Smart Thermostats in Australia: 2024 Buyer's Guide
Choosing a smart thermostat in Australia is not as simple as it should be. Here’s why, and what your best options are.
Best Thermostats That Work With Alexa
Smart thermostats are a good addition to the smart home, and if you use Alexa you have a lot of options. We’ve pulled out the best options to choose from.
Sensi Touch 2 Review: Easy and Reliable
If you’re looking for a smart thermostat that’s easy to set up, easy to use, and doesn’t try to take control of your comfort levels when you don’t want it to, the Sensi Touch 2 is a great option.
Thermostats That Don’t Need A C-Wire
Not having a c-wire can be a pain when looking for smart thermostats, but here are some options to get around that.
How To Use Sensibo With HomeKit
If you’re a HomeKit user, and a Sensibo Sky owner, you really need this hack to bring the two together.
What Is The C-Wire On A Thermostat?
When looking to upgrade your thermostat you’ll probably need a c-wire, but what is it, and what can you do if you don’t have one?
Recommended Z-Wave Thermostats For Your Home
Smart thermostats offer numerous comfort and energy saving benefits. If you’ve opted for the benefits of Z-Wave this guide has you covered.
How Smart Thermostats Can Save You Money
Smart thermostats are often talked up as big money savers. Not only do they allow for more efficient use of your HVAC system, but there are also more direct financial incentives as well.
Sensibo AirQ: Feature-packed, but Flawed
The Sensibo AirQ smart AC controller has a lot to offer in terms of features and ease of use, but there are some caveats.
Making tado smarter by integrating WeatherFlow sensors
By using a suitable integration solution we can tie our smart devices together to create a smart home. In this example we look at using external weather data from the WeatherFlow smart weather station to drive better automation with tado Smart AC Control.
Smart AC Control: Sensibo vs Cielo
Sensibo and Cielo smart AC controllers both provide a way to add smart control your dumb AC units. Learn about the pros and cons of each before buying.
Cielo Breez: Review
Consumer interest is ramping up in smart home devices in general, and we’re starting to see more options for control of non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps. We take a look at the three models in the Cielo Breez range of smart AC controllers.
Smart AC Control: Sensibo vs tado°
Since the Nest Thermostat made it’s smart home debut, there has been a wealth of good smart thermostat options hitting the market for pretty much any platform of your choosing. These devices are great for those with central heating or thermostat controlled ducted air conditioning. But those with stand alone split system air conditioners have been left out in the cold (or heat as the case may be).