Wi-Fi Thermostats • 29/06/2025 Understanding the Ranco Temperature Controller: A Smart Thermostat Solution
Product Test • 21/06/2026 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... by Fatima Al-Hassan
Product Test • 21/06/2026 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... by Graham Fitzroy
Product Test • 21/06/2026 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... by Graham Fitzroy
Product Test • 21/06/2026 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... by Chandra Rao
Product Test • 21/06/2026 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
Product Test • 19/06/2026 tado Smart Thermostat X Review: smart on paper, a bit messy in practice ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the tado Smart Thermostat X is a technically solid smart thermostat that does what it’s supposed to do once everything is set up properly. It looks clean on the wall, the app and voice control are handy, and Matter/Thread support is a real plus if you’re building a modern smart home. As a r... by Lila-Jean Williams
Product Test • 19/06/2026 Bosch Smart Home Room Thermostat II Review: solid wired control if you’re already in the Bosch ecosystem ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the Bosch Smart Home Room Thermostat II for wired / underfloor heating is a solid, no-nonsense smart thermostat that does what it’s supposed to do without a lot of drama. It keeps the room at a stable temperature, integrates cleanly with the Bosch Smart Home Controller, and works fine with... by Sophia de la Vega
Product Test • 19/06/2026 Vine TJ550 Thermostat Review: cheap smart control with a few rough edges ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Vine TJ550 is a budget smart thermostat that actually delivers most of what people want: Wi‑Fi control, Alexa/Google support, flexible scheduling, auto heat/cool, and some energy-saving features like geofencing and auto-away. It does the basic job of keeping your home at the right temperature wi... by Tomasz Nowakowski
Product Test • 19/06/2026 Hive Thermostat For Heating Control Review: simple smart heating with a few quirks ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After living with the Hive Thermostat and Nano 3 Hub for a while, my overall view is pretty simple: it’s a solid, practical smart thermostat for combi boilers that does what most people need without being overcomplicated. The control from the app and Alexa works well, the schedules are flexible enou... by Sophia de la Vega
Product Test • 08/06/2026 Hive Thermostat for Heating (Combi Boiler) Review: a solid smart upgrade if you’re ready to tinker a bit ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Hive Thermostat for Heating (Combi Boiler) with Hub is a solid, no-nonsense smart upgrade for a typical combi-boiler home. It looks decent on the wall, the app control works well, and features like scheduling, geolocation, frost protection and holiday mode actually help in real life rather than... by Sophia de la Vega
Top Wi-Fi smart thermostats Comparison • 31/05/2026 Top Wi-Fi smart thermostats Learn how to evaluate the best Wi‑Fi smart thermostats for your home, compare Nest and Ecobee models, understand C‑wire and HVAC compatibility, and see real data on energy savings and adoption.
Product Test • 30/05/2026 tado° Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+ Review: smart heating that’s good, but not perfect ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the tado° Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+ is a solid upgrade from a basic wired thermostat. The big wins are the app control, proper scheduling, and more stable temperatures. It looks clean on the wall, the installation guidance is clear if you’re even slightly handy, and it plays nicely w... by Sophia de la Vega
Learning Thermostats • 27/05/2026 The AI thermostat label is doing too much work in 2026: what these algorithms actually decide for you Learn what AI in smart thermostats like Nest and Ecobee really does, where smart thermostat AI limits show up in daily use, and which features actually cut your energy bills.
Wi-Fi Thermostats • 20/05/2026 Matter and Thread in 2026: which thermostats actually deliver on the cross-ecosystem promise Learn how Matter and Thread actually change smart thermostats in 2026, from border routers and mesh reliability to Apple, Google, and Amazon platform features and buying tips.
Touchscreen & Voice Control • 07/05/2026 Making Alexa actually control your thermostat: the setup most people skip Discover how a smart thermostat compatible with Alexa improves comfort, cuts energy use, and fits into routines. Compare Nest, Ecobee, and Amazon models, learn setup tips, and see key figures on savings and reliability. by Chandra Rao
Wi-Fi Thermostats • 04/05/2026 Matter, Thread and your thermostat: what changed in 2026 and what did not Matter and Thread finally make smart thermostats truly cross-platform. Learn how they work, what to buy, and which models are ready for a future proof home. by Aiden Campbell
Learning Thermostats • 23/04/2026 When the marketing says 'AI': what a 2026 smart thermostat actually does on its own Learn how AI smart thermostats like Nest Learning and Ecobee Premium actually control HVAC systems, cut energy use, and handle time-of-use pricing. See a concrete app log example, key statistics, and a quick comparison of learning features. by Fatima Al-Hassan
Wi-Fi Thermostats • 20/04/2026 Aqara W200 arrives in the US: finally, a Matter thermostat that speaks fluent HomeKit In-depth Aqara W200 review covering Apple Adaptive Temperature, Clean Energy Guidance, Matter and Thread hub features, wiring requirements, and how this smart thermostat compares with Ecobee and Nest in real HomeKit homes. by Fatima Al-Hassan
Comparison • 17/02/2026 A practical guide to the best touchscreen programmable thermostats for modern homes Independent guide to the best touchscreen programmable thermostats, comparing Nest, ecobee, Honeywell, wiring needs, smart features, and real energy savings. by Lila-Jean Williams
Comparison • 17/02/2026 How to choose the best Wi‑Fi programmable thermostats for smarter, greener comfort Independent guide to the best Wi‑Fi programmable thermostats, comparing Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell, with advice on features, sensors, energy savings and installation. by Aiden Campbell
