Matter and Thread Support

Open standards let one thermostat join routines built around gear from other vendors.

Voice Assistant Control

Calling out a temperature change beats opening an app when your hands are full.

Scene and Trigger Handling

Heat that responds to a door opening or a bedtime scene needs trigger support.

Presence and Occupancy Data

Automations keyed to who is home only fire if the thermostat reports presence.

Local Control Fallback

Schedules that run on the hub keep working through an internet outage.