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Remote-controlled heating is surely one of the best potential uses for our evolving smart home technology, and manufacturers are quickly jumping on board. “A lot of the new reverse-cycle air conditioners are using wi-fi, so you can set the temperature from your phone,” says Fernando. As such, you can switch on heating from the office, taking the chill out of the air before you get home. Some units are also compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa systems, so you can use verbal controls to crank up the heat without leaving a cosy bed.