So that you are nice and warm during series binging, but not too warm from a cost point of view, Smart radiator thermostats are recommendedthat automatically set the right temperature and, if necessary, can also be controlled from the couch using an app.
A affordable entry into the world of smart home heating provides the tado° Basic Starter Kit V3+ with three thermostats and a WLAN bridge, which is currently available for only 174.99 euros instead of 249.99 euros RRP * in the Amazon offer. According to price comparison sites, this is the lowest price for the set so far and thus enables a particularly favorable entry.
This is what the smart thermostats offer
The thermostat set comes with various adapters and, according to the manufacturer, can be installed vertically and horizontally attach to almost all radiators with thermostatic radiator valves without any problems. Once connected to the home WLAN, the battery-operated thermostats can be easily controlled via app, Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant.
But of course the focus is also on the use without any action via automatic control and that’s how it can be done set the perfect temperature for every room and at any time thanks to intelligent schedules as well as switch it on and off with a shortcut. If nobody is at home or if a window is open, the app will send a notification reminding you to turn down the heating.
While the most important basic functions are free, you can automatically adjust the temperature at home using Auto-Assist, which costs EUR 2.99 per month or EUR 24.99 subscription per year. Settings from 19 to 25 °C can also be made directly on the thermostat as usual, while lower temperatures are available in the free app. The starter kit can also be supplemented with other smart thermostats. More details can be found on the shop page *.
Top ratings and test
In the reviews on Amazon, the set comes with an average Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars very well. Above all, the simple setup and functionality, including reports of actual energy savings, are praised, while the otherwise high purchase price is sometimes criticized.
The colleagues from Gamestar.de also did a test good 4 out of 5 stars with recommendation. The wide range of functions, offline usability, compactness, compatibility and design were praised here.
There were drawbacks in that the full range of functions is only available with a subscription, no external sensors can be purchased and the purchase price is otherwise quite expensive. The app
Heating cost savings of up to 33 percent determined and in the long-term conclusion there was always a three-digit amount returned in one case when the ancillary costs were settled.
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