How do you save energy with a smart thermostat?

After some time, a smart thermostat knows exactly what your daily schedule looks like. That way, the thermostat can turn off the heating when you head to work. And when you get back home, the house is already warm. The thermostat remembers how you set the heating. Do you set it too high when you get home or forget to turn it off when you head to work? You won't save a lot of money in the first few weeks. Keep this in mind during the learning period of your smart thermostat.

The self-learning function of your smart thermostat is important, but it's doesn't do all of the work for you. If you're out for the evening or away on a weekend trip, it'll still heat your house. Turn on 'geofencing' and your thermostat knows if you're home or not. It uses the location of your phone for this. That way, it'll never heat your home when you're not there and you save extra energy.

You can add sensors or radiator knobs to your smart thermostat and adjust the heat even more precisely. That way, you can make sure the bedroom is never warmer than necessary. At the same time, you can set a schedule that ensures the dining room is comfortably warm around dinner time. That way, you don't have to turn off the radiators yourself and the heating never heats unnecessarily. As a result, you save more energy.

The smart functions of smart thermostats help you save. Still, you're the one setting the temperature in the end. The app of your smart thermostat gives you insight into your energy consumption. That way, you can see exactly at what times you can save more by dialing back the heating. When you lower your thermostat by 1 degree, you can save up to € 90 euros per year on your energy bill.

There are 2 types of boilers, namely an on/off boiler and a modulating boiler. The first is as simple as the name suggests, which means it's either turned on or off completely. A modulating boiler can also work at half capacity to make your room a little warmer. This way, you save energy. Most modern boilers are modulating. To make the most of this, you need a modulating thermostat. Choose a modulating smart thermostat to save on your gas bill.

The less often your heating is on, the more you save on your energy costs. You can use sensors or a smart IP camera, so your thermostats know exactly where in the house you are. That's how a thermostat with zone control makes sure it's only warm in the rooms with someone in it. Your smart doorbell also indicates when you're home. That way, your smart thermostat knows when you're home even more accurately. A smart thermostat also creates a schedule, so it can heat up your house evenly. This allows you to save energy while it's the right temperature for you anywhere in your house.

For everyone who wants to save even more energy, there's Coolblue Energy. As an energy supplier, we offer a discount on our energy-saving Smart Home products. We've collected more advice and our favorite energy-efficient products for you.