What is your self-hosting setup for home thermostat?

[abeorch@friendica.ginestes.es]

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[atzanteol@sh.itjust.works]

Is it? I guess I don't know the difference... I installed mine myself but my system is also dead simple - only 2 wires. My first thermostat was just a bi-metallic strip.

[foggenbooty@lemmy.world]

I have an EcoBee thermostat which is typically web managed, however it also supports HomeKit. Using the homekit plugin for HomeAssistant I now get best of both worlds.

If I were to do it again I might consider a Z-Wave or ZigBee thermostat, but living in a cold climate I really appreciate knowing that if for some reason my home auto fails there is a backup service to alert me, or vice versa.

[gedaliyah@lemmy.world]

I live in a hot climate, so it's really the expense of air conditioning.

Small adjustments to the temperature based on whether or not we're home, pre-cooling versus cooling during the heat of the day, etc. makes a big difference on the bill potentially.

I've seen some scenarios where people were able to save hundreds of dollars a year just by adjusting the timing of systems. The price of electricity can go up and down during the day.

Maybe those cases are outliers and it's actually not worthwhile, but it seems compelling. If I can put a system in place for under $100, that will be at least as good as what I have and possibly a significant improvement, I'm interested in trying it.

[phughes@lemmy.ca]

I have a homeassistant instance connected to a no-name Z-wave thermostat. It's been flawless for almost 10 years.

[a1studmuffin@aussie.zone]

I had a good experience with Daikin split systems, but it's really going to depend on your region and what's available in your area, or what you've already got. If you're looking for inspiration on what works well, check the Home Assistant forums.

[surph_ninja@lemmy.world]

Do the Ecobees have any issue if you block their access to the internet? Any issues making it lan only?

[bmcgonag@lemmy.world]

I use an ecobee termostat with Wifi and three extra sensores places around my home. Home Assistant already has an add-on for it, add the thermostat card and it goes to work. Set whatever automations you want.

[foggenbooty@lemmy.world]

I haven't tried, but I wouldn't recommend it. It was years ago that I set it up, but I belive it wanted an app. I would stick with one designed for local only.