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I'm not following you, honest.
I use Tado TRVs - They're pretty good, although on the con side
- the API is closed and not well documented, making HA integration fragile
- there is no advanced local config, so if your internet fails, you're left with manual control
- battery life can be a bit crap, particularly if you have them in a poorly insulated room, and they need to activate often
On the pro side
- they look fancy
- they work, the geofencing works (although I don't use it)
- the bells and whistles are good (window detection etc...)
- the API is closed and not well documented, making HA integration fragile
NotThamesWater
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Smart thermostats and, in particular, smart radiator valves. Most smart thermostats all seem much of a muchness (particularly given anything complicated will be done via Home Assistant) but I'm aware that there's a fairly wide variation in room temperatures (and some that I'd like at different temperatures) so also pondering smart valves.
Any that are particularly good/bad? Some that are pretty minimal in size would be a good thing.