Out of the Heating Dilemma with the Smart Thermostat
83% energy savings – and warm feet to go with it? Cold winter days are not just unpleasant but also force many to face the age-old dilemma: comfort or climate protection? A smart thermostat might be the solution. Debora Baumgartner tested the Ally model from Danfoss and demonstrates how easy it is to install and use – no professional knowledge required.
A Typical Winter Day
The damp and cold winter, with gray days instead of a snow-covered idyll, causes discomfort in many households. Debora Baumgartner knows the struggle: even with thick winter sweaters and wool socks, the heating often wasn’t enough to stay cozy while working at her computer. At the same time, many feel guilty: excessive heating harms the environment. Reducing the thermostat by one degree can save about six percent energy – but how do you find the right balance between comfort and sustainability? That’s exactly where the smart thermostat comes in.
Step by Step: Installing the Danfoss Ally
Debora Baumgartner began her product test with the Ally Starter Pack. Before installation, she first checked:
- Are there radiators where the thermostat can be installed? ✔
- Does the adapter in the Starter Pack fit? ✔
- Is there a LAN connection available in the desired room? ✔
With these prerequisites met, the test could begin. The first steps proved to be straightforward: download the app, scan the QR code on the packaging, and start the connection. The Starter Pack included various small parts – good organization was helpful here. While the app downloaded in the background, she simply had to connect the supplied cables. After initial difficulties with connecting to the gateway, everything worked smoothly.
Mounting on the Radiator
Installing the thermostat on the radiator was just as simple. Debora Baumgartner removed the old thermostat valve and attached the appropriate adapter from the Starter Pack. Thanks to the included instructions and templates, the smart thermostat could be mounted without any tools. A quiet hum indicated successful installation.
Heating by Plan – Comfortable and Energy-Efficient
After the installation, Debora Baumgartner set up the app, which is intuitively designed. With just a few clicks, users can create heating schedules, set individual temperatures for when they’re home or away, or manually adjust the heating. Especially practical: multiple smart thermostats allow individual control of each room.
For Debora Baumgartner, the system had a decisive advantage: only she had access to the heating control and could adjust the temperature to her exact needs. During the day, an increased temperature provided cozy warmth, while at night, energy was saved.
The Conclusion
The smart thermostat from Danfoss not only offers ease of use but also an efficient way to combine comfort and climate protection. Even small mistakes – such as accidentally setting the heating to five degrees – clearly show how much potential for savings lies in a well-thought-out heating plan.
For anyone looking to reduce heating costs while enjoying a comfortable indoor climate, the Danfoss Ally is a worthwhile investment.
