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Better Thermostat

Getting started

Installing Better Thermostat and setting up your first room takes a few minutes.

1) Install the integration

The easiest way to install Better Thermostat is using HACS (Home Assistant Community Store):

Open HACS repository

After installation, remember to restart Home Assistant.

2) Add Better Thermostat

Go to Settings → Devices & Services → Integrations → Add Integration → search for Better Thermostat.

Or click this button to start directly:

Start Better Thermostat configuration flow

3) Gather your devices

Before setting up a room, make sure you have these devices ready in Home Assistant:

  • A smart radiator valve or thermostat (required)
  • A separate room temperature sensor (required: the sensor inside the radiator valve sits too close to the heat source to read the room, and the setup form will not let you finish without one)
  • Optional: A window sensor (to automatically pause heating when you air out the room)
  • Optional: A weather integration or outdoor temperature sensor (to stop heating when it’s warm outside)

4) Follow the configuration walkthrough

The Configuration walkthrough goes through every option in the setup form.

If you are unsure what to pick, start from Recommended settings and adjust from there.