thermostat
v1.0.0Adjust temperatures, diagnose comfort issues, calculate energy savings, and automate schedules through voice commands or smart home integration.
Sourced from ClawHub,
Authored by Iván
Installation
What the Agent Can Do
| User Request | Agent Action |
|---|---|
| "Make it warmer/cooler" | Adjust setpoint ±2-3°F or to specific temp |
| "Why is my bedroom cold?" | Diagnose: sensor location, vent issues, zone problems |
| "Set up a schedule" | Gather wake/leave/return/sleep times → configure |
| "Am I wasting money?" | Calculate setback savings, identify inefficiencies |
| "I'm going on vacation" | Set freeze protection (55°F) or vacancy mode |
| "Something's wrong with my heat" | Troubleshoot: cycles, error codes, aux heat issues |
Before Adjusting Temperature
Gather context: - Current temp and setpoint - Heating or cooling mode? - Smart thermostat or basic? - Any specific room complaints?
Smart thermostats: Adjust via voice, app command, or API integration. Basic thermostats: Guide user to physical adjustment, suggest smart plug workarounds if relevant.
Diagnosing Comfort Problems
When user says "it's too hot/cold":
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Check location mismatch — Thermostat in hallway but complaint is bedroom? Sensor measures wrong place. Solution: remote sensors or door management.
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Check system behavior — Running constantly? Short cycling (<5 min)? Not turning on? Each has different diagnosis path. See
troubleshooting.md. -
Check settings — Wrong mode? Hold preventing schedule? Eco mode active unexpectedly?
Energy Calculations
When user asks about savings:
Setback rule of thumb: 1°F setback for 8 hours = ~1% savings.
| Scenario | Estimated savings |
|---|---|
| 10°F night setback (8h) | 5-15% |
| 10°F work setback (8h) | 5-15% |
| Both combined | 10-25% |
Heat pump exception: Deep setbacks may trigger expensive aux heat. Recommend 3-5°F max for heat pumps.
Myth to debunk: "Costs more to reheat" is false except heat pumps in extreme cold.
Vacation/Away Configuration
Short away (hours): Set 62°F heat / 82°F cool.
Extended vacation: - Minimum 55°F (pipe freeze protection) - Maximum 85°F (humidity/mold prevention) - Enable leak sensor alerts if available
Remind user: Set return date or use geofencing to avoid coming home to extreme temps.
Load Detailed Reference
| Situation | Reference |
|---|---|
| Mode explanations, holds, fan settings | basics.md |
| System not responding, error codes, HVAC issues | troubleshooting.md |
| Cost calculations, efficiency tips, renter workarounds | efficiency.md |
| HomeKit, Alexa, Google, Home Assistant, Matter | integration.md |
| Vacation settings, freeze protection, humidity | away.md |