Climate automations
Controlling your indoor climate for optimal comfort and energy savings is at the core of a smart home. These automations will elevate both your wellbeing and wallet.
Why climate automation?
Energy Savings — Save 10-30% on heating and cooling costs
Perfect Comfort — Maintain ideal temperature in every room
Smart HVAC Control — Don’t heat/cool the outdoors when windows open
Air Quality — Automatically improve indoor air quality
Set and Forget — Climate adjusts without your input
Eco-Friendly — Reduce energy waste and carbon footprint
🌟 Essential Automations
Stop thermostat when windows open
Pause heating or cooling when windows open to save energy and avoid conditioning the outdoors.
Turn on fan when shower starts
Automatically turn on the bathroom fan when you start a shower to prevent humidity buildup and mirror fog.
Automatic blinds at sunset and sunrise
Open blinds at sunrise for natural light and close at sunset for privacy and energy efficiency.
Pause HVAC when window opens
Automatically pause heating or cooling when a window or patio door opens with a visual blinking light reminder.
Common use cases
Energy savings
- Stop HVAC when windows/doors open
- Away mode temperature adjustments
- Night setback schedules
- Zone-based heating/cooling
Air quality management
- Auto-run purifiers when AQI drops
- Bathroom fan humidity control
- Kitchen exhaust during cooking
- Whole-house ventilation
Comfort optimization
- Per-room temperature control
- Supplemental heating for cold rooms
- Pre-heat/cool before arrival
- Sleep mode temperature adjustment
Smart integration
- Notifications for window state
- Dashboard displays
- Voice control integration
- Vacation mode automation
Best practices
Thermostat control
- Add 1-2 minute delays before disabling
- Save previous state before changes
- Use multiple verification methods
- Provide manual override options
Temperature sensors
- Place away from windows and vents
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Chest height (4-5 feet) placement
- In frequently occupied areas
Humidity management
- Target 30-40% in winter
- Target 40-50% in summer
- Never exceed 60% (mold risk)
- Use bathroom fans consistently
Energy optimization
- Temperature setbacks save 1% per degree per 8 hours
- Smart scheduling for occupied hours only
- Zone control for unused rooms
- Regular HVAC maintenance (clean filters monthly)
Troubleshooting
Thermostat not pausing when windows open
- Check contact sensor battery
- Verify automation trigger conditions
- Add delay to prevent false triggers
- Test window sensor alignment
Room too cold despite heater running
- Check window/door seals
- Verify heater wattage is sufficient
- Ensure power monitoring detects heater
- Consider insulation improvements
Bathroom fan not turning on
- Test humidity sensor accuracy
- Adjust humidity threshold (try 65-70%)
- Check smart switch connectivity
- Verify automation is enabled
High energy bills despite automation
- Review thermostat schedule
- Check for air leaks around windows/doors
- Verify away mode actually activates
- Monitor HVAC filter cleanliness