Thermostat

Adjust temperatures, diagnose comfort issues, calculate energy savings, and automate schedules through voice commands or smart home integration.

Iván@ivangdavila

Install

openclaw skills install @ivangdavila/thermostat

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":

Check location mismatch — Thermostat in hallway but complaint is bedroom? Sensor measures wrong place. Solution: remote sensors or door management.
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`