While the main goal of having a smart home is to have everything working together seamlessly, it kind of makes you wonder why one would need their thermostat connected to their doorbell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outside of just being a hobby project, there is no real reason to connect the two devices, but there is a back-alley third party way to give the two some sort of co-functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connecting Ring to a Thermostat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The only way you can achieve any direct functionality between a Ring doorbell and a smart thermostat is by using a third-party IFTTT app. It stands for If this, then that, and it is used to further customize your smart home setup beyond the smart home\u2019s limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this app connected to your wi-fi and smart home, you can create a chain reaction between your Ring doorbell and smart thermostat. Despite its pointless function, I will highlight below how the process works with the IFTTT app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- If This<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If somebody rings the doorbell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Then That<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The fan in the HVAC system kicks on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cThen That\u201d step can be customized to whatever function you want. For example, you could have the heater kick on, the air conditioner, or any other function that your thermostat offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you plan on trying to utilize the IFTTT app to achieve some kind of connectivity between your Ring doorbell and smart thermostat then you need to make sure your smart thermostat is compatible. Some smart thermostat models are not compatible with the IFTTT app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compatible Smart Thermostats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. [amazon link=”B08HRPDYTP” title=”Google Nest Thermostat”\/] <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nGoogle\u2019s Nest thermostat is one of the more popular options out there. It\u2019s easy to see why, with their vast selection of colors, and modern stylish interface. It works flawlessly with your Google Home device. This thermostat is also IFTTT compatible so you can complete the final link to your Ring app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCheck Latest Price<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n2. [amazon link=”B07DS2KZSF” title=”Honeywell Lyric T5″\/] <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis is the same Honeywell that has been making thermostats since 1906. 115 years in the business means something, and if you’re not convinced yet, this top of the line Honeywell Lyric T5, IFTTT compatible smart thermostat should do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCheck Latest Price<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n3. [amazon link=”B08BZTPMW1″ title=”Ecobee 4″\/] <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis was the first smart thermostat to hit the market and it has been going strong ever since. Now on the 4th edition, this model is IFTTT compatible so you can rest assured knowing it will work with Ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Then That<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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