ALTERNATIVELY…

Tado Smart Thermostat V3+

Tado has been making reliable, capable smart thermostats for years now, and the latest model offers just about everything you could want, including easy app control and humidity monitoring. There are wired and wireless models available, and the ultra-minimalist look means this thermostat will blend easily into any of your rooms. from £180 / tado.com

Honeywell Home T6R

Honeywell’s effort is simple to set up, easy to operate and packed with plenty of features. We like the geofencing support that means your heating can be automatically turned off when you leave home, the information-rich display that tells you everything that’s happening with your system, and the compatibility with both Alexa and Google Assistant. £178 / amazon.co.uk

Netatmo Smart Thermostat

This stat offers compatibility with all the major smart home standards, plus impressively detailed energy reports, a clever auto-adapting feature that can personalise your heating schedule, simple operation from your phone, and plenty more besides. It even comes in a choice of four colours so you can pick one to match your decor.

£160 / netatmo.com

Hive Thermostat Mini

Pitched at anyone who wants to join the smart energy club but baulks at the full-size Hive’s £179 price, the Mini model offers many of the same features for significantly less: remote control of your heating and hot water via app or voice commands, as well as the ability to set up and change schedules easily. And like the Honeywell, it will support geofencing.

£119 / hivehome.com