Thermostat Features
Programmable and smart thermostats come with a varied range of features to choose from, designed to give users greater control over their heating, keep their homes at optimal temperatures, or provide an easy, hassle-free user experience.
Some smart thermostats, such as the popular
Google Nest Thermostat, ‘learn’ user behaviours and preferences through location geofencing and other smart software. This means the thermostat will become even more efficient with time, automatically keeping the temperature optimal for the user and reducing the temperature whilst they are away.
It’s no secret that some thermostats - namely those older programmable thermostats - could be an absolute minefield when it came to programming and operating. Endless buttons, menus, submenus, sub-submenus, and dimly lit screens made programming a heating schedule feel like trying to do theoretical physics - whilst blindfolded.
Thankfully, large backlit displays and intuitive interfaces have made this a thing of the past. Still, it’s important to keep in mind who will be using the thermostat. Elderly and vulnerable people may prefer a thermostat with a simpler, easy-to-use interface with clear screen prompts and large, intuitive controls.
Those with air conditioning or certain HVAC systems may appreciate a thermostat that can notify users when the filters need to be changed.