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Setting Up Your Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat: A Step-by-Step Guide

Wi-Fi Thermostats

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12/06/2025

Setting Up Your Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat: A Step-by-Step Guide

Exploring the Benefits of a Z-Wave Thermostat

Zoned Heating & Cooling

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24/08/2025

Exploring the Benefits of a Z-Wave Thermostat

Understanding the pac-sdw01rc-1: A Smart Thermostat Revolution

Wi-Fi Thermostats

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26/06/2025

Understanding the pac-sdw01rc-1: A Smart Thermostat Revolution

Exploring the Range of Totaline Thermostat Models

Wi-Fi Thermostats

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29/06/2025

Exploring the Range of Totaline Thermostat Models

Our latest product comparisons

Comparison

Which smart thermostats with color display to choose? Top 4 (2026)

Emerson Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat with Touchscreen Color Display, Compatible with Alexa, Energy Star Certified, C-wire Required, ST75W

Emerson Sensi Touch Wi‑Fi Thermostat (ST75W)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

+ Clear touchscreen and simple app make everyday use and scheduling straightforward

+ Stable Wi‑Fi connection and solid Alexa/Google/HomeKit/SmartThings integration

Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat (Black)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

SONOFF

NSPanel 2-Gang WiFi Smart Light Switch (White)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0/10

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Comparison

The best self-programming smart thermostats: our top 5 (2026)

Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation, Black - Smart Thermostat - A Brighter Way To Save Energy, Black Black Single

Google

Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) - Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

+ Easy app control and clear schedule/history make heating simpler to manage

+ Learns your routine and can cut heating when you’re away to save energy

tado

Wired Add-On Smart Thermostat (V3+)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

meross

Smart Thermostat for Electric Underfloor Heating (Wi‑Fi, Matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.3/10

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Our latest product reviews

Bosch Smart Home - Thermostat d’Ambiance II pour Les système...

Solid wired control if you’re already in the Bosch ecosystem

8.4/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Value for money ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Durability ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Performance ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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Drayton by Schneider Electric

Drayton Wiser Smart Thermostat Heating Control Heating Only...

A solid, no-frills way to make your old boiler smarter

8.0/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Value for money ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Battery ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Durability ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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Last posts

How smart home control panels turn thermostats into a true comfort hub

Touchscreen & Voice Control

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22/07/2026

How smart home control panels turn thermostats into a true comfort hub

Learn how smart home control panels work with smart thermostats to create a central climate hub, with guidance on wiring, ecosystems, voice control, and long term compatibility.

ZemiSmart's $35 Matter controller puts window AC units on your Apple Home dashboard

Detailed review of the ZemiSmart Matter AC controller, an affordable infrared bridge that turns window and wall air conditioners into smart thermostats for Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings, with testing notes, pros and cons, and setup tips for renters.

Top Smart thermostats with voice control

Comparison

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18/07/2026

Top Smart thermostats with voice control

Learn how the best smart thermostats with voice control from ecobee, Nest, and Amazon improve comfort, save energy, and integrate with Alexa and Google Assistant, plus key stats, wiring tips, and buying advice.

Smart home panel control for thermostats with touchscreen and voice

Touchscreen & Voice Control

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18/07/2026

Smart home panel control for thermostats with touchscreen and voice

Discover how smart home panels work with thermostats, home energy dashboards, and battery backup to improve comfort, cut heating and cooling costs, and increase resilience.

by Tomasz Nowakowski

How a control 4 remote style interface transforms smart thermostat voice and touchscreen control

Touchscreen & Voice Control

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16/07/2026

How a control 4 remote style interface transforms smart thermostat voice and touchscreen control

Discover how Control4-style smart thermostat remotes with voice, touch, and app integration improve comfort, energy savings, and whole-home climate control.

by Lila-Jean Williams

Enphase opens pre-orders for IQ Air, a thermostat that sees your solar panels in real time

Wi-Fi Thermostats

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14/07/2026

Enphase opens pre-orders for IQ Air, a thermostat that sees your solar panels in real time

In-depth look at the Enphase IQ Air thermostat, a solar-integrated smart thermostat that uses live solar, battery, and grid data to optimize HVAC, with details on IQ Air price considerations, Enphase thermostat compatibility, installation, and energy savings claims.

How a smart home controller transforms touchscreen and voice control for thermostats

Touchscreen & Voice Control

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08/07/2026

How a smart home controller transforms touchscreen and voice control for thermostats

Learn how smart home controllers, hubs, and thermostats work together for efficient heating, voice control, and security integration, plus key stats and planning tips.

by Aiden Campbell

How a home automation controller turns smart thermostats into a true smart home brain

Touchscreen & Voice Control

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07/07/2026

How a home automation controller turns smart thermostats into a true smart home brain

Learn how home automation controllers work with smart thermostats, voice assistants, and security systems to improve comfort, energy savings, and reliability, with data from IEA, Statista, and ACEEE.

by Elodie Dupont-Grimaldi

BEOK CONTROLS WiFi Thermostat Review: cheap way to make an old boiler a bit smarter

Product Test

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21/06/2026

BEOK CONTROLS WiFi Thermostat Review: cheap way to make an old boiler a bit smarter

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the BEOK CONTROLS WiFi thermostat is a practical budget upgrade if you’re starting from a basic 2‑wire wall thermostat and just want app control and scheduling without touching mains wiring. It does the core job: it controls the boiler reliably enough, works with Tuya / Smart Life, and inte...

by Elodie Dupont-Grimaldi

SONOFF NSPanel Review: a cheap smart wall panel that’s great if you like tinkering

Product Test

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21/06/2026

SONOFF NSPanel Review: a cheap smart wall panel that’s great if you like tinkering

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The SONOFF NSPanel is a solid budget smart wall panel if you know what you’re getting into. As hardware, it’s quite interesting: two 2A relays, a 3.5" colour screen, a temperature sensor, Wi‑Fi, and support for Alexa and Google Home. Installed in place of a standard two-gang switch (with live and ne...

tado° Smart Radiator Thermostat X Review: room-by-room heating control without tearing up your walls

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the tado° Smart Radiator Thermostat X is a solid smart valve that does what it claims, as long as you’re the right kind of user. If you already have a Matter/Thread setup at home and you want proper room-by-room control without rewiring your heating system, it fits in nicely. The hardware f...

Beok Smart Thermostat WR-03 Review: cheap connected control for 2‑wire boilers, with a few compromises

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the Beok WR‑03 for a while, my overall impression is pretty straightforward: it’s a cheap smart thermostat that does its core job correctly, with some rough edges. It switches the boiler on and off at roughly the right temperature, the Wi‑Fi connection is stable, and the Tuya/Smart Life...

by Ewan MacLeod

Beok Smart WiFi Thermostat Review: cheap connected control for your boiler that mostly just works

Product Test

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21/06/2026

Beok Smart WiFi Thermostat Review: cheap connected control for your boiler that mostly just works

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After living with the Beok Smart WiFi Thermostat for a bit, my overall feeling is that it’s a practical budget option for making an old gas boiler or water underfloor heating a bit smarter. It gives you the basics that matter day to day: app control via Tuya, voice commands with Alexa/Google, up to...

tado Wired Smart Thermostat (Add-On) Review: simple way to split your heating into real zones

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the tado Wired Smart Thermostat add-on is a solid upgrade if you already use tado and want real multi-zone control. It does the basics well: stable temperature control, clear app, decent integration with Alexa/Siri/Google, and a design that disappears into the background. Once it’s set up p...

by Elodie Dupont-Grimaldi

KETOTEK WiFi Smart Thermostat Review: a cheap connected upgrade for basic boilers

Product Test

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21/06/2026

KETOTEK WiFi Smart Thermostat Review: a cheap connected upgrade for basic boilers

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the KETOTEK WiFi Smart Thermostat is a practical, budget-friendly upgrade if you currently have a very basic boiler thermostat and want app and voice control without spending big-brand money. It handles the essentials well: stable temperature control, flexible scheduling, remote access via...

Meross MTS215 Smart Thermostat Review: a no-fuss underfloor controller that plays nice with Matter

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the Meross MTS215 is a practical smart thermostat for electric underfloor heating that focuses on doing the basics properly: it heats when it should, follows schedules, and stays connected to Wi‑Fi and your smart home platforms. If you’re coming from a dumb manual controller or an older clu...

Jadeshay WiFi Thermostat Plug Review: cheap smart control for heaters, but a bit fiddly

★★★★★ ★★★★★

This Jadeshay WiFi thermostat plug is a practical budget option if you want to add basic temperature control and remote access to a single heater, heat mat, or fan. It connects easily to the Smart Life app, the WiFi connection is stable, and the temperature control is accurate enough for normal home...

Meross MTS205 Review: a straightforward smart thermostat for electric underfloor heating that actually makes sense

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the Meross MTS205 is a practical smart thermostat for electric underfloor heating that does what most people actually need: it makes the floor warm when you want, lets you control it easily from your phone or voice, and helps avoid wasting power with proper schedules and a few smart tricks...

ESI ESRTP4RF+ Review: a no-nonsense wireless thermostat that just gets the job done

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The ESI ESRTP4RF+ is a practical, no-nonsense wireless thermostat. It doesn’t try to be a full smart-home hub, and it doesn’t look fancy, but it controls the boiler reliably, keeps the temperature steady, and lets you put the thermostat in the room that actually matters. The screen is clear, the wir...

Meross MTS960 WiFi Smart Thermostat Plug Review: a simple way to make dumb heaters a bit smarter

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Meross WiFi Smart Thermostat plug is a practical bit of kit if you have a dumb heater, fridge, fan, or similar appliance that you want to control more precisely. It keeps temperature within a reasonable range of your setpoint, the Wi‑Fi connection is stable, and the app is straightforward. The f...

by Tomasz Nowakowski