I think you would agree with me when I say that I don’t like being cold, and I don’t like inconvenience.
In this day and age, there is no reason for these things.
In this article, I’m going to help you solve both of these problems.
In the below post I have found the 12 best wifi enabled smart heaters on the market.
Whether you have Alexa, Google Home, or you just want to be able to control and automate the warmth of your room from your phone, there is an option for you.
Read on to see what’s available.
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Editors Choice
Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Infrared Heater
Wall Mount or space heater for rooms 750sq ft or more! This INFRARED heater is also a modern looking smart option given its ability to be used on the wall or on the floor. Heats a good size room or even a RV.
Editors choice for a large budget
Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link
Everyone knows Dyson products are expensive. But when looking at WiFi enabled heaters, given the lack of options and often quality this product is still probably one of your best bets despite the fact it is not a dedicated heater. For some that may be good, others perhaps not.
Coming Soon!
Rio ARC Smart Heater
An extremely stylish smart heater that was the very first smart heater to be approved by Apple, as well as also being compatible with Alex and Google Smart Home. It has a built-in thermostat and is controlled by Rios proprietary app (designed by award-winning developers).
Atomi Smart Tower Heater
Great, cheaper, more simple alternative to the Dyson hot & cold, this is a tower heater, which means it can be easily transported around the house. It is also one of the few that is able to oscillate spreading heat around the room rather than in just the same direction.
KUPPET 28.5″ Electric Fireplace
This beautiful wifi enabled electric fireplace is one of few fireplaces that can be used with Alexa. It is 1500W, has 2 heat settings and also comes with a remote control.
Heat Storm HS-1500 Infrared
This cubic infrared space heater is ETL & NOM certified, comes with a 3-year warranty and works with both Google Home & Alexa.
Xiaomi Smartmi Electric Heater
This slick wifi heater has a lot to offer. A great app, usable in the bathroom, good safety features, display brightness control along with a modern design.
RolliCool Alexa-Enabled Portable Air Conditioner
A multi-purpose device that cools, dehumidifies and heats and is highly portable. Can heat up to 700 sq ft.
Mill AB-H1500WF Oil Filled Radiator Heater
A stylish heater for the modern home! A good choice for a room 200sqft or under the Mill Ab-H1500WF is an OIL FILLED Wifi Enabled option for your home.
Panamalar 500W Electric Portable Heater
This is a small but useful wee heater. Definitely wont heat large rooms, but you are able to take this stylish wee thing wherever you go. It is Alexa enabled. Has good safety features with a thermostat function.
Crane USA Smart Ceramic Tower Heater
Tower heater shape. A CERAMIC heating option for your home. It has a modern design with 3 speed settings but probably needs a bit more development work on it.
Crane USA Infrared Heater
An INFRARED heater option from Crane. To be fair, though there are not a lot of WiFi heaters available and this is one of few, we have a hard time recommending this due to its poor app.
Mill Wifi Flat Panel Heater
Nicely designed panel heater with ability to create weekly schedules, timer control, and thermostat calibration.
13 Best Smart Heaters – What are the top Wifi Enabled space heater options?
When it comes to smart heaters there are a number of options available. Below is a list of the best smart heaters available on the market today. These wifi heaters will save you time, money and hassle compared to a regular space heater.
1. Best Overall – Dyson Pure Cool Link Purifier
Dyson is well known for their quality products as well as their hefty price tag.
This particular unit is no different.
Although this is stated as a purifier it is also a heater and cooler in summer.
Quite the bang – but also quite the bucks.
To be fair it is packed with features and quality that you would expect for the price tag.
It is certified asthma and allergy-friendly, it has been awarded the Quietmark accreditation, it features an automatic mode, sleep timer, has no blades and is therefore easy to clean.
Best of all it works with Amazon Alexa along with Dyson’s propriety app software.
It automatically monitors the air quality and provides real-time reports to the app.
Heating and cooling can also be controlled afar with the app, all you need is WiFi!
As far as smart space heaters go, this is probably the best WiFi space heater available.
2. Best Value – Heat Storm Phoenix Smart Heater
2. Best Value – Heat Storm Phoenix Smart Heater
The Heat Strom Phoenix is a versatile heater in that it can be mounted to your wall or it can be used as a space heater with the supplied leg attachments.
Purchasers comment on the nice design and it is nice that some companies are starting to think about aesthetics when it comes to heating devices.
There are some concerns over the heating power of the unit, and it seems if you are trying to heat a LARGE space, this may not be the unit for you.
Heat Storm, also make a WiFi dedicated wall heater, if you are looking for a more permanent fixture.
Find out why it is one of the best smart heater choices on Amazon.com.
3. Rio ARC Smart Heater
The Rio ARC smart heater is the first smart heater in the world to be approved by Apple and able to work with Apple HomeKit.
It also works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
Along with its versatility, it also has a built-in thermostat and an extremely modern appearance.
It is powered by Rios’s very own app designed by award-winning developers.
The Rio Arc is probably the most stylish to becoming on the market so far.
Currently, it is only available for those in the UK, however, a release in the USA is coming soon. Be sure to check out their website for any pre-orders.
4. Atomi Smart Tower Space Heater
This little Atomi heater is a good alternative to the Dyson hot and cold if you are looking for a portable heater.
It has a much smaller price tag but a few fewer features that you may not need anyway.
One particular point they have covered well is safety.
With tower heaters, it is super important you have a safe unit as they can easily be knocked over.
The Atomi is ETL listed and has a number of other safety features.
A tip-over switch which will automatically turn the heater off if it tips over.
Overheat protection, which will turn the heater off if it gets too hot and cool-touch housing which means you won’t burn yourself if you touch the heater.
There are a couple of things that separates this unit from some others listed here and that is portability and oscillation.
You are easily able to move the heater from room to room as it is not fixed in any way.
The Atomi wifi heater also has a 90-degree oscillation feature which means you can spread the heat around the room.
The ability to easily move the unit and oscillate gives you a bit more control over your heating.
As far as compatibility goes the Atomi is available for IOS and Android smartphone with an app for each OS.
It is also able to be controlled via voice, so if you have Alexa or Google home, you are able to turn your heater on and off by voice.
Much like all the wifi heaters on here, the app, according to ratings, could still use a bit of work, as it has a 3-star rating.
The advanced functions of the heater are controlled via the app.
So scheduling preferred temperature and the likes.
However basic functions such as oscillation, modes, temperature, and timer can also be controlled via the unit itself, should you not be using the designated app.
5. Xiaomi Smartmi Electric Heater
The Xiaomi Smartmi is probably one of the most stylish smart heaters available.
This 220V smart heater also comes with a 3-year warranty which is fantastic for a space heater. Many others come with a 1-year warranty so it’s great the company backs the performance of the products with 3 years.
The heater has a touch screen for its controls and also offers 3 screen brightness settings.
Why is that important?
If you want to use the heater in your bedroom when you are sleeping, light pollution can be an issue with many space heaters.
Giving you the option to lower the brightness removes that problem.
The heater is also splash-proof and is apparently able to be used in the bathroom.
Personally, I wouldn’t put any electric devices in the bathroom near water, but if you are looking for a smart heater for yours, this is an option worth considering.
For those interested, it has an IPX4 water rating. Here is an interesting article on what that means.
What about safety features?
Well, it has the standard safety features you should expect from any space heater, with an overheat protection trigger, and a tip-over switch, which will turn the heater off if it is tilted more the 45 degrees.
Is the app good?
The short answer is it has the highest ratings of any of the wifi heaters listed here.
It uses the Mi Home Smart App which has a 4.0/5 rating in the play store.
Given that the functionality of the Wifi/app is high on the list of important features when purchasing a wifi heater, this makes the Xiaomi smart heater a top consideration.
Couple that with the features, design, and great feedback from purchasers, this is a wifi heater that is a must to consider.
6. Mill AB-H1500WF Oil Premium Wifi Heater
A new addition to the Wifi heater range is the Mill 1,500-Watt Electric Oil Heater.
Mill is not new to the Wifi game with other wifi heaters available which we cover below.
This particular unit is an oil filled radiant heater and compare to many other heaters, is actually a very stylish and modern heater.
It comes with important safety mechanisms such as a tip-over switch and overheat protection as well as being backed by a nice 2-year warranty.
With the Mill app, you are able to set weekly schedules for specific rooms or just program the unit individually.
The app gives you large amounts of flexibility and also the ability to better manage your power consumption.
The heater is recommended for rooms up to 200ft.
7. RolliCool Portable Air Conditioner
If you are looking for more heavy-duty, yet a portable option, then the Alexa Enabled RolliCool Portable Air Conditioner is worth a look.
Not only will you get the benefit of a wifi-enabled space heater, but you will be able to use it to cool in summer as well as dehumidify if you so wish.
If that is not enough, this has another added benefit of being able to move easily between rooms (it has wheels), which is great for those who utilize a few different rooms in their house.
So the benefits of this machine are you get a multipurpose, heating, cooling dehumidifying, portable device that is easily moved around your rooms that can be controoled, via Alexa/voice control, the Rollo app as well of course, as on the machine itself.
Some things worth considering, however, are if you intend to use it during the summer to keep you cool, it will require a little maintenance (cleaning filters, etc) along with proper venting.
And like a number of Wifi space heaters, the Rollo app is, well, not the best according to users.
It has a rating of 1.9 stars at the time of writing on the Google app store and a number of issues customers that have had a negative experience have had revolves around the performance of the app.
8. Crane Smart Tower Heater
When it comes to WiFi-enabled tower heaters, there are very few to choose from in the present day.
No doubt in the very near future there will become more options available.
For now, the Crane Smart Tower heater is one of few options.
The heater is controlled via Crane’s own proprietary app.
It is a ceramic heater with upscale modern design and has 3 settings – fan, 750W and 1500W for your various heater needs.
Other features included with the unit are a touch screen, child lock, and oscillation.
Unfortunately, the app seems to need a bit of work given its low ratings.
9. Crane Infrared smart HEATER – Grey
Another WiFi-enabled heating option by Crane WiFi Heater.
This unit is an Infrared heating device and a completely different style to the tower fan made by Crane.
Featuring high and low settings, an adjustable thermostat, touch panel, and timer settings the infrared smart HEATER is also controlled by the same app as the tower fan above.
A word of advice though, make sure you read through the reviews for the tower fan and Infrared heater as the ratings are not overwhelmingly good.
10. Mill Wifi Flat Panel Smart Heater
This stylish white flat panel heater is controlled via the Millheat App.
It’s probably one of the more ‘decor friendly’ wifi heaters available and is barely noticeable in your home.
It has a range of nice features such similar to that of a programmable thermostat, such as timer control, setting a heating schedule, a thermostat, and temperature calibration.
You can even control multiple heaters from the same app and program in different schedules for different rooms.
Of course, all of this can be controlled from your smartphone, anywhere that there you have a connection.
Find out more on Amazon.
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11. Best Portable Option – Panamalar 500W Electric Portable Smart Heater
Slowly Wifi heaters are getting better and this is a testament to that.
Though it is only small in stature, it does have some more ‘current’ features such as being an Alexa enabled wifi heater, which many of the other wifi options are not.
This heater is not going to heat large rooms as it is about as big as an iron, but it is more for direct heating, such as on a tabletop where you might be residing.
The Panamalar is portable, so great for moving around with you.
It is a stylish looking little heater and would not be out of place in most home decor.
12. Heat Storm HS-1500 Infrared Wifi heater
This Heat Storm Wifi Heater is an infrared heater made by heat storm who also have another infrared wall (or space) heater on our list.
This heater is a cubic design that is quite different to the other heater and is a great space-saving design.
The wooden top could potentially double up as a small table.
It has 2 modes – 750W & 1500W giving you the option of how much power you would like to use, or how much heat you would like to put out.
Once the heater reaches your desired temperature it automatically shifts to ‘eco’ mode or the 750W setting to conserve power.
Ideally, this is built to supply supplementary heating to a space of 1000 sq ft or less.
1500w is not large, and as a general rule of thumb, you will want around 10 watts of heating power for every square foot of floor area in the room.
The Heat Storm HS-1500 has optional wheels that you can get with it, but these will require a little bit of DIY.
If you have Google Home or Alexa you are in luck as this heater is compatible with both of those.
This means you can easily control the heater via voice commands.
In addition to that, you are able to create heating schedules with the Smart Life app which gives you the potential to save energy along with the added benefit of only heating your home when you need to.
As far as safety goes you can rest easy knowing that this heater is ETL & NOM certified, which means it has undergone and passed independent safety tests.
One thing to keep in mind is that it will only to connect to Wifi on 2.4G, while most routers nowadays are 5g, so there might be some playing around with router settings needed.
This is a common issue with many wifi heaters and a number of purchasers have complained about connectivity issues, perhaps due to this issue and is not just unique to this wifi heater.
This heater comes with a fantastic 3 year warranty.
13. KUPPET 28.5″ Electric Fireplace
If you are looking for something with a bit more pizazz than your average space heater you could always look at an electric fireplace.
This particular fireplace insert from Kuppet is one of the few fireplaces that are wifi enabled and this one is also able to be used with Alexa.
How handy is being able to turn your fireplace on and off with a voice command!
If voice isn’t your thing, then it also comes with a remote control so you can control locally.
The remote is kind of small so you will want to keep good track of it.
If that isn’t enough you can always control the functions of the fireplace with your mobile phone.
What functions does it have?
Well, it has 2 heat settings, much like your standard space heaters of 750w/1500w along with your standard along with a dimmer to change the brightness of the heater.
For your safety, it also comes with overheat protection, so it will turn off if the unit gets too hot
It also has a tip-over switch, which will automatically turn the heater off if it is knocked over.
And of course, because the heater is electric it produces no emissions so is safe for use in any room.
The good news is electric fireplaces are easy on your electricity bills too.
Turn any space heater into a WiFi-enabled device with a Smart Plug
Well kind of.
Although it is quite a nifty device it is limited in what you can do.
What you will be able to do is hook up any space heater or appliance and be able to schedule and control when the unit turns on and off.
This is great for turning your heater on before you come home or off if you have forgotten to turn your heater off.
Just plug and play and you are away laughing.
With the Amazon Alexa smart plug, you are able to add voice control to your device along with adding schedules and routines with the app.
This helps you control your device from near or afar.
Obviously, you will not be able to control functions of the device, just on, off and when and how often.
As it turns out…
..there actually happens to be a whole lot of choice when it comes to the smart plug option.
If you are searching for smart plugs to use for your space heater, there are many brands to choose from.
As well as checking reviews of the product itself we suggest checking the rating of the app in the app store as well.
Being a WiFi device means that there can be as many problems with the software as there might be with the hardware.
Both being equally as important.
There are a number of the apps that control the units, that are really just not up to scratch so make sure you do your research.
This Heat Storm Wifi Heater is an infrared heater made by heat storm who also have another infrared wall (or space) heater on our list.
This heater is a cubic design which is quite different to the other heater and is a great space saving design.
The wooden top could potentially double up as a small table.
It has 2 modes – 750W & 1500W giving you the option of how much power you would like to use, or how much heat you would like to put out.
Once the heater reaches your desired temperature it automatically shifts to ‘eco’ mode or the 750W setting to conserve power.
Ideally, this is built to supply supplementary heating to a space of 1000 sq ft or less.
A 1500w it is not large, and as a general rule of thumb, you will want around 10 watts of heating power for every square foot of floor area in the room.
The Heat Storm HS-1500 has optional wheels that you can get with it, but these will require a little bit of DIY.
If you have Google Home or Alexa you are in luck as this heater is compatible with both of those.
This means you can easily control the heater via voice commands.
In addition to that, you are able to create heating schedules with the Smart Life app which gives you the potential to save energy along with the added benefit of only heating your home when you need to.
As far as safety goes you can rest easy knowing that this heater is ETL & NOM certified, which means it has undergone and passed independent safety tests.
One thing to keep in mind is that it will only to connect to Wifi on 2.4G, while most routers nowadays are 5g, so there might be some playing around with router settings needed.
This is a common issue with many wifi heaters and a number of purchasers have complained about connectivity issues, perhaps due to this issue and is not just unique to this wifi heater.
This heater comes with a fantastic 3 year warranty.
FEATURES
• 120v
• 12.5 amps
• Alexa enabled space heater
• Google Home enabled space heater
• 3-year warranty
• Child lock
PROS
• The thermostat can be calibrated
• Can switch between °F & °C
• Has a remote control
• Google Home & Alexa compatible
• 3-year warranty
CONS
• Smart life app is not great
• Only connects to wifi at 2.4g
• Need to assemble the wheels
If you are looking for something with a bit more pizazz than your average space heater you could always look at an electric fireplace.
This particular fireplace insert from Kuppet is one of the few fireplaces that are wifi enabled and this one is also able to be used with Alexa.
How handy is being able to turn your fireplace on and off with a voice command!
If voice isn’t your thing, then it also comes with a remote control so you can control locally.
The remote is kind of small so you will want to keep good track of it.
If that isn’t enough you can always control the functions of the fireplace with your mobile phone.
What functions does it have?
Well, it has 2 heat settings, much like your standard space heaters of 750w/1500w along with your standard along with a dimmer to change the brightness of the heater.
For your safety, it also comes with overheat protection, so it will turn off if the unit gets too hot
It also has a tip over switch, which will automatically turn the heater off if it is knocked over.
And of course, because the heater is electric it produces no emissions so is safe for use in any room.
PROS
• Remote control
• Provides nice ambiance for a room
• Looks great
• 2 heat settings
• Alexa enabled
• Overheat protection and tip-over switch
CONS
• Not a huge amount of features
• Small remote control
• More permanent than other space heaters.
This Mill Wifi Heater has a range of nice features such similar to that of a programmable thermostat, such as timer control, setting a heating schedule, a thermostat and temperature calibration.
You can even control multiple heaters from the same app and program in different schedules for different rooms.
Of course, all of this can be controlled from your smartphone, anywhere that there you have a connection.
FEATURES
• 1200 W
• 3 Modes
• Can create weekly schedules
PROS
• Open window function turns the heater off if a sudden decline in heat
• Can control multiple locations with the app
• Can calibrate the thermostat
• 2 Year Warranty
• Remembers settings after power failure.
• Fancy, modern design
CONS
• App has average ratings
Slowly Wifi heaters are getting better and this is a testament to that.
Though it is only small in stature, it does have some more ‘current’ features such as being an Alexa enabled wifi heater, which many of the other wifi options are not.
This heater is not going to heat large rooms as it is about as big as an iron, but it is more for direct heating, such as on a tabletop where you might be residing.
The Panamalar is highly portable, so great for moving around with you.
It uses the “Smart Life” app, which is the same that the heat Storm Phoenix uses.
It is a stylish looking little heater and would not be out of place in most home decor or an RV.
FEATURES
Fan Heater
• Alexa enabled space heater
• Google Home compatible
• 2 Heat settings
• 300/500W
• 18-month warranty
PROS
• Tip-over switch
• Overheat protection
• Work son Alexa & Google Home
• Highly portable
• Timer
• Almost immediate heat
CONS
• Sounds when you change the temperature cannot be turned off
• Only good for very small spaces
The Heat Storm Phoenix is a versatile heater.
It is a great choice for a smart wall heater or it can be used as a regular space heater with the supplied leg attachments.
This is a great option to have if you cannot decide whether you want it as a permanent fixture or as something portable to use in various rooms around the house.
Heat Storm, also make a WiFi dedicated wall heater, if you are definitively looking for a permanent fixture.
Many purchasers comment on the nice design and it is nice that some companies are starting to think about aesthetics when it comes to heating devices.
There are some concerns over the heating power of the unit, and it seems if you are trying to heat a very large space, this may not be the unit for you.
Given it is 1500w it is not huge, and as a general rule of thumb, you will want around 10 watts of heating power for every square foot of floor area in the room.
It has a number of important safety features, such as a tip over switch and a child lock and is also ETL listed, which means it has passed independent safety tests.
The great thing about this particular heater is that it is both Google Home, and Alexa compatible.
FEATURES
Infrared Heater
• 1500 Watts
• ETL Listed
• Remote Control
• Google Home Compatible
• 3 Pronged Cord
• 120v
• 12.5 amps
• Anti-trip technology
PROS
• Cool to touch
• Can be used on the floor or wall mounted
• Built-in fan
• Auto shut-off feature
• Control via the app, remote control, or the unit.
• Child lock feature
CONS
• Sounds when you change the temperature cannot be turned off
• Instructions for assembly not great
A new addition to the Wifi heater range is the Mill AB-h1500wf wifi oil heater.
Mill is not new to the Wifi game with other Wifi heaters available which we will also cover.
This particular unit is an oil filled radiant heater and compared to many other heaters, is actually a very stylish and modern heater with good features.
It comes with important safety mechanisms such as a tip over switch and overheat protection as well as being backed by a nice 2-year warranty.
It has a number of cool features not found on most other smart heaters.
Here are some of those:
- You are able to calibrate the thermostat to ensure it is reading at the correct temperature
- It has an open window feature which detects any sudden drop in temperature (35,6 °F in 2 minutes) and stops heating for ten minutes.
- It will remember settings in the event of a power cut/surge. No having to re-input your schedule or preferred settings.
Of course, you are also able to control the heater from your phone.
With the Mill app, you are able to set weekly schedules for specific rooms or just program the unit individually.
Hook up multiple devices or control each device individually.
Of all the wifi smart heaters, Mill has the best rating for their app on the play store.
The app gives you large amounts of flexibility and also the ability to better manage your power consumption.
The heater is recommended for rooms up to 200 sq ft.
Not surprisingly, if you read any Mill wifi heater review you will find most are very happy with the slick, modern design.
FEATURES
• 3 heat settings
• Tip over switch
• Weekly schedules can be created
• Open window feature
PROS
• 2 Year Warranty
• Day night timer
• Overheat protection
• Closed casing
• Thermostat adjustment
• 2-year warranty
• Remembers settings after power failure.
• Fancy, modern design
CONS
• No remote control
• Heavy
• Unit can still get hot
Dyson are well known for their quality products as well as their hefty price tag.
This particular unit is no different.
In fact, it really is a comprehensive unit with far more features than any other smart heater.
Quite the bang – but also quite the bucks.
So what do you get?
The reports are probably the most interesting and something none of the other smart heaters do to this level.
The HP04 will provide data on indoor air quality, particle matter, volatile organic compounds, oxidizing gases, indoor temperature, humidity, filter lifespan, and the wifi connection.
Quite the list.
But its not just that it does things most other smart heaters don’t but the things that are commonplace are often done better.
For example, you will get 10 heat settings, instead of your usual 3, the oscillation is almost 360° instead of barely 90°.
The HP04 also features a night mode which, if utilized, will only use the quieter settings, which will help you maintain your sleep as well as dim the LCD which can often be problematic on appliances in the bedroom.
It is also certified asthma and allergy friend, it has been awarded the Quietmark accreditation, it features an automatic mode, sleep timer, has no blades and is therefore easy to clean.
Best of all it works with Amazon Alexa along with Dyson’s propriety app software.
All in all, a pretty wifi space heater, it does, however, come with one big caveat.
You cannot change the heat temperature from the app.
As far as smart space heaters go, this is probably one of the best.
It is certainly not perfect but it is in the realm where smart heaters should aim to be.
FEATURES
• Alex Enabled
• Fan heater
• 10 heat settings
• Timer
• 2-year warranty
• Remote control
PROS
• Hepa air purifier
• Heat and cool options
• Real-time reports on indoor and outdoor air quality, as well as temperature, humidity, and filter life
• 350° oscillation
• Can create schedules
• Alexa enabled
CONS
• Can’t turn the heater on from the app “due to US Law”
• Some assembly required
• Small remote control
• Price
Another WiFi enabled heating option by Crane smart heater.
This unit is an Infrared heating device and a completely different style to the tower fan made by Crane.
It actually has pretty reasonable features.
It has an antifreeze setting to prevent your heater from getting too cold and therefore damaged.
If utilized, this will keep the room temperature above 45 F to prevent freezing.
The child lock setting, if utilized, will prevent any settings from being adjusted or used, including power and on or off
The Crane infrared heater also has a timer which allows you to set a time between one and 12 hours in which the heater will automatically turn off.
This is excellent for saving power.
A neat feature is the ability to adjust the LCD display.
Often displays can be bright, and cause a lot of issues for people trying to sleep in their rooms.
And last but not least it has a room temperature setting which allows you to set a temperature between 45 F and 85 F and the heater will try and maintain this temperature.
A word of advice though, make sure you read through the reviews as, unfortunately, the ratings are not overwhelmingly good.
Theoretically, this is not a bad heater. It has solid features.
BUT.
It appears the wifi has issues.
Which kind of defies the point right?
FEATURES
• Infrared heater
• Uses Crane’s proprietary app
• 750w, 1500w
• 3 heat settings
• Timer
• Child lock
• Oscillates
• 1-year warranty
PROS
• Antifreeze function
• Reach customer service via the app
• Overheat protection
• Wheeled feet for easy movement
• Room temperature setting
• Timer
• Display brightness adjustment
CONS
• Wifi can have connectivity issues
• Not compatible with Alexa/Google home etc
• App is not wonderful
In a limited playing field of Wifi smart heaters, the Crane Smart heater is a little different to all the others.
It is one of the only smart tower heaters on the market.
The heaters smart settings are controlled via Crane’s own proprietary app.
It is a ceramic heater with an upscale, modern design and has 3 settings – fan, 750W and 1500W for your various heater needs.
Other features included with the unit are a touch screen and child lock.
The unique thing about this heater is it oscillates. Apart from the expensive Dyson, no other smart heater does this, so if that is a feature you are looking for, this is your choice.
For your safety, the heater also has overheat and tip-over protection which means if the heater overheats, or tips over, the heater will automatically turn itself off.
Unfortunately, the app seems to need a bit of work given the low ratings it has on the Play store.
FEATURES
• Ceramic heater
• Uses Crane’s proprietary app
• 700w, 1500w
• 3 heat settings
• Timer
• Child lock
• Oscillates
• 1-year warranty
PROS
• Oscillates
• Has a fan
• Small area footprint
• Reach customer service via the app
• Overheat & tip-over protection
CONS
• Wifi can have connectivity issues
• Not compatible with Alexa/Google home etc
• App is not wonderful
Turn a regular space heater into a smart heater with a smart plug…
..there actually happens to be a whole lot of choice when it comes to the smart plug option.
If you are searching for smart plugs to use for your space heater, there are many brands to choose from.
As well as checking reviews of the product itself we suggest checking the rating of the app in the app store as well.
Being a WiFi device means that there can be as many problems with the software as there might be with the hardware.
Both being equally as important.
There are a number of the apps that control the units, that are really just not up to scratch so make sure you do your research.
What are the pros and cons of a smart plug for a space heater?
The pros are that you can turn any space heater into a smart heater.
You will be able to control your heater from your phone and you will be able to create schedules on your phone.
This can be useful, especially if you have older model heaters that have no ability to create any kind of schedule.
You can turn your heaters on and off with s simple voice command.
Super convenient, especially if you want a warm room before you get home from work.
Just fire up Alexa and tell her to turn your heater on.
Done.
BUT
You will not be able to control the features of the heater.
You will be able to create a schedule based on the heater being on and heater being off.
There is no ability to set a thermostat or control the heat in any way.
So with that said, here are a couple of the top smart plugs available to turn your regular space heater into a smart space heater:
Turn any space heater into a WiFi enabled device with the Wemo Insight Smart Plug
Well kind of.
Although it is quite a nifty device it is limited in what you can do.
What you will be able to do is hook up any space heater or appliance and be able to schedule and control when the unit turns on and off.
This is great for turning your heater on before you come home or off if you have forgotten to turn your heater off.
Just plug and play and you are away laughing.
Unfortunately, what you won’t be able to do is control any of the features on your space heater from afar.
So temperature control, no speed control.
Just on and off.
If you don’t need that extra control then this might be a great device for you, however, if you need more flexibility and total control over your space heater, then it may not be the device for you.
FEATURES
• Alexa compatible
• Google Home compatible
• Apple Home Kit compatible
PROS
• Works with Alex, Google Home, & Apple Home kit
• Cheap
• Turn any heater into a smart heater
• Can create schedules
CONS
• Can’t control all the features of the heater used
• Less control than a smart heater
• App is not good
