KONO Smart Thermostat
Elevate your home comfort with the LUX KONO Smart Thermostat, designed for personalized control and modern aesthetics. This thermostat offers advanced features like geofencing and utility-aware scheduling to optimize energy savings while maintaining your ideal temperature. Its customizable exterior allows for seamless integration with your home decor. Enjoy smart insights, app control, and compatibility with major smart home platforms, all while being ENERGY STAR® certified for efficiency.
$154.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
728
/ 784
#728 in Power Control Units
Price vs Category Average
-83%
Below average
Voltage
24
/ V AC
Who it's for
- Décor-Friendly Design
- Broad Smart Home Compatibility
- User-Friendly Installation
Who should skip it
- C-Wire Requirement
- Limited Advanced Learning
- Basic Energy Reporting
Key Specs
Voltage
24V AC
Material
Plastic
Warranty
1-Year Limited
Compatible Fuel Types
Natural Gas, Propane, Oil, Electric
Connectivity
WiFi certified 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Encryption
SHA256RSA
Dimensions
Height: 4.5” (5.5” with trimplate), Width: 4.5” (5.5” with trimplate), Depth: 1” (1.25” with trimplate)
Compatibility
Conventional (up to 2h/1c), Heat Pumps (with or without Aux/Emergency heat)
Features
- Personalized comfort with geofencing
- Energy savings through smart scheduling
- Customizable design with interchangeable covers
- Control via iOS and Android apps
- Voice assistant compatibility
- ENERGY STAR® certified efficiency
- Smart energy usage reporting
- IAQ Fan compatibility
What customers say
The KONO Smart Thermostat by Lux generally garners a positive reception, positioning itself successfully as a highly accessible and reliable entry point into the smart home ecosystem, particularly for consumers prioritizing simplicity and value over cutting-edge features. Customers frequently praise the straightforward installation process, often noting that the clear instructions and robust compatibility—even with older HVAC systems—make it a true DIY project. The physical design is another significant positive, with the customizable faceplate allowing the unit to blend seamlessly into various home aesthetics, a feature highly valued by design-conscious users. Functionally, the KONO is lauded for its reliability in maintaining set temperatures and its intuitive manual controls. However, the sentiment is tempered by critiques primarily focused on the accompanying mobile application and advanced smart features. While the thermostat itself is stable, users occasionally report that the app interface feels less polished or responsive compared to competitors, sometimes experiencing minor delays or occasional Wi-Fi connectivity drops that require troubleshooting. For users accustomed to premium smart thermostats, the KONO's feature set—lacking sophisticated geofencing or deep learning capabilities—can feel basic. Despite these software limitations, a recurring theme in positive reviews is the exceptional quality of Lux's customer support, which often successfully resolves technical issues, significantly boosting overall satisfaction and mitigating frustration caused by software quirks. Overall, the KONO is viewed as an excellent, dependable product that delivers substantial smart functionality at a highly competitive price point.
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