SMART THERMOSTATS

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NEST THERMOSTAT E

£180, nest.com/uk

This cheaper Nest model doesn’t fit as much information on its screen and doesn’t feel as premium, but that’s it. Same algorithm, same Alexa and Google Home compatibility.

TADO SMART THERMOSTAT

From £179, tado.com

Tado is very sociable: it works with 95% of the systems out there. It’s flexible, clever and supports a wide range of accessories too. Price cuts have made it even more enticing.

NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT

£219, store.google.com

This smart-looking third-gen Learning Thermostat is able to monitor your habits and control the heating. There’s also an activity sensor which adjusts the heating if it detects someone’s home.

HIVE ACTIVE HEATING 2

£139, johnlewis

Hive is developed by British Gas but you don’t have to be a British Gas customer to use it. The system is simple to use, and the app features location tracking so it can warm your home when you’re nearby.