Smart thermostat, choice guide: Google or Alexa?
In this article we will see the characteristics of a smart chronothermostat , i.e. a chronothermostat which, thanks to the WiFi connection , can be managed via smartphone or voice assistants such as Google Home o Alexa .
How does a Smart thermostat work?
The smart chronothermostat uses the internet connection via the WiFi network to add functionality to the normal chronothermostat. In particular, this makes it possible to control the heating via smartphone from which you can carry out operations such as:
- timely programming of the chronothermostat
- access or turn off the boiler remotely
- keep consumption monitored
- heat the house just before returning home
In other words we can say that a smart chronothermostat allows you to have heating under control everywhere and consequently increases energy savings .
But the advantages don't end there. The smart chronothermostat is compatible with voice assistants , so let's talk about Alexa compatible thermostat o Google Home , allowing you to interact directly with your voice with typical thermostat functions, such as raising and lowering the temperature.
Who is the smart chronothermostat suitable for?
As we have seen, the smart thermostat brings with it notable advantages deriving above all from the possibility of controlling the heating system via smartphone.
The choice to install a wifi chronothermostat must therefore be made when:
- we aim to maximize energy savings
- we need control heating remotely
- we want monitor consumption in a timely manner
- we want program the thermostat in a simple and intuitive way . In fact, most traditional chronothermostats have very difficult interfaces for programming (you can learn more about the topic with this article: Simple chronothermostat to program ).
Smart thermostat with Alexa and Google Home
Voice assistants like Alexa or Google Home are revolutionizing our experience of the home, allowing us to perform numerous actions simply using our voice.
Naturally, the more IoT devices are connected to the assistant, the more various actions it can perform, from turning on the lights to setting the alarm.
It is in this framework that the wifi chronothermostats fit in. Wi-Time and hygge , which, thanks to the association with Google Home or Alexa, allows us to make our heating smart and connected and to also manage it via voice . Google Home and Alexa will thus be able to provide you with information on temperature in the house , by turn the heating on or off , by raise or lower the temperature , all while sitting comfortably on the sofa!
Does the smart thermostat work without wifi?
The advantages of a smart thermostat are remarkable, but at this point, after having explored how far the connection between devices in a smart home can go, a question arises spontaneously: what happens if the wifi no longer works, will I be left in the cold? The answer is no.
In fact, our wifi chronothermostats save the programming on board sent via the smartphone and, in the moment in which the wifi network fails, they will continue as if nothing had happened to turn the system on and off according to the set times .
Do you really save money with a smart thermostat?
We cannot give an exact percentage of the savings linked to the use of a smart thermostat , as it depends on the type of system and the use made of it before installing the new device. In any case, a wifi thermostat, as it is programmable, and therefore properly a chronothermostat , guarantees undoubted savings compared to the normal thermostat .
Here are some of the main reasons that lead to a drop in energy consumption following the installation of a smart programmable thermostat:
- a precise and punctual programming of heating on and off times
- possibility to turn off the system remotely
- possibility of turning on the heating when you are about to go home
- possibility to exploit timed boost modes to momentarily raise the temperature
These advantages have one factor in common, namely the possibility, thanks to a smart thermostat, to perfectly adapt the heating to our habits , thus reducing waste to a minimum.
Who can I contact for technical assistance for my Seitron smart thermostat?
Although Seitron devices are famous for their reliability and ease of use , the event for which assistance is needed can always occur: difficulties in installation or configuration, unexpected behavior of the thermostat, a malfunction.
Whatever the reason why you may need help with our products, do not hesitate to contact our support team .Through the Centro Assistenza you will have access to all the FAQs and direct contacts of our experts, who will be happy to help you. Furthermore, on our YouTube channel you will find numerous video tutorials dedicated to the installation and configuration of the products.
