Revolutionizing Home Heating with The Thermostat for Smartphone

Philippe Starck & Francois Humbert's Award-Winning Design Offers Remote Control and Energy Savings

The inspiration for the Netatmo Thermostat for Smartphone stemmed from the need to simplify home heating programs. According to a market study, 80% of programmable thermostat users do not create or change their heating programs due to their complexity. This innovative design aims to address this issue, offering a user-friendly interface and remote control via a companion app.

The Thermostat for Smartphone stands out for its unique properties. It plans a heating program based on the user's habits, potentially saving up to 25% on energy spending by avoiding heating unoccupied buildings. This not only results in financial savings but also contributes to reducing the home heating carbon footprint. The device's physical interactions are kept to a minimum, with most controls accessible via the intuitive app.

The design realization technology behind this innovative device involves a translucent, minimalist Plexiglass cube with an e-ink screen. The cube can change from white to color in an instant with the application of one of the five interchangeable color films included in the box. This feature, combined with its compact dimensions (height 8.5cm, width 8.5cm, depth 4.5), allows the Thermostat for Smartphone to blend seamlessly into any home decor.

Philippe Starck, a member of the design team, emphasized the minimalist, elegant design of the Thermostat for Smartphone, which is a stark departure from traditional thermostat designs. The e-ink screen was chosen for its unparalleled quality and minimal energy consumption, further enhancing the device's energy efficiency.

The Thermostat for Smartphone has received significant recognition for its innovative design, winning the Golden A' Home Appliances Design Award in 2014. This prestigious award is granted to outstanding creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.