Internet Of Things

contoller

The absolute Ferrari on controllers is:

HomeSeer HomeTroller S6: $1200

So we go for the Smartthings hub which supports Wifi, Zigbee, Z-Wave at $99

This is the list of compatible devices

lighting

For lighting you can use many things but the cheapest are:

Cree connected bulb $14.97

GE Link connected LED $14.97

heating

For heating you need a smart radiator valve / TRV (thermostatic radiator valve) / Central heating valve

Conrad has these which are programmable but not smartthings

Honeywell Evohome will be compatible with smartthings soon

Tado

Danfoss doesn't seem to work

MiHome has a hack

So far it looks like you will have to connect the brand thermostat to the TRV

other devices

fake TV

fake Dog