Smart thermostats are a way of controlling your heating usage by using an app on your smartphone or tablet. They are especially beneficial if you are away from home during the day and so do not need your home to be heated then but want the home to be warm when you return. You can program the heating using a traditional programmable thermostat but if circumstances change and you are later home than usual, or the weather is not as predicted you may be heating your home unnecessarily. This flexibility is one of the major selling points for smart thermostats in the UK.

Smart thermostats are easy to use and set up yourself, but some models are better installed by a professional unless you are tech savvy. They are relatively cheap to buy and undoubtedly save the householder money through the year.

Most smart thermostats come with features that can help you to reduce your energy usage at home such as weather responsiveness, GPS tracking that detects when you leave the house and even a feature that detects if there is a sudden drop in temperature for instance if a window is open. So, if you want to save money and reduce energy usage in your home a smart thermostat could be the answer.