An intelligent AI skill designed to manage indoor climate, optimize energy usage, and troubleshoot HVAC performance issues through simple natural language commands.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install thermostat
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install thermostat using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Thermostat?
The Thermostat skill empowers users to take full control of their home environment using Openclaw Skills. It goes beyond simple temperature adjustments by acting as a virtual HVAC consultant. Whether you need to decrease energy bills through optimized setbacks or diagnose why a specific room remains cold, this skill provides data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
By integrating with smart home ecosystems like HomeKit, Alexa, or Home Assistant, it bridges the gap between raw hardware and intelligent automation. It understands the nuances of different heating systems—such as the specific setback requirements for heat pumps—to ensure your home remains comfortable without incurring unnecessary costs.
Thermostat Use Cases
- Adjusting temperature via voice commands or automated API triggers
- Diagnosing comfort issues such as cold spots or short-cycling HVAC units
- Configuring automated wake, leave, return, and sleep schedules
- Calculating potential energy savings based on standard setback rules
- Setting up safety-first vacation modes with freeze protection and humidity control
How Thermostat Works
- The skill gathers essential context including current temperature, active mode (heating/cooling), and thermostat hardware type.
- It processes user requests such as 'Make it cooler' or 'I'm going on vacation' using predefined logic paths and safety thresholds.
- For comfort diagnosis, it analyzes system behavior and sensor data to identify issues like location mismatches or eco-mode overrides.
- It executes commands via connected smart home APIs or provides step-by-step guidance for manual physical adjustments.
- It references specialized internal modules for troubleshooting, efficiency analysis, or third-party integration protocols.
Thermostat Setup
To integrate this skill into your Openclaw Skills workflow, follow these steps:
# Add the thermostat capability to your agent
openclaw skill add thermostat
# Link your smart home provider (e.g., Home Assistant, Matter)
openclaw configure thermostat --integration=homeassistant
Ensure your thermostat is reachable via your local network or a supported cloud API for full automation capabilities.
Thermostat Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes HVAC data and logic across several specialized reference files to ensure precise execution:
| Reference File | Focus Area | Key Metadata |
|---|---|---|
basics.md |
Core Operations | Mode explanations, holds, fan settings |
troubleshooting.md |
System Health | Error codes, cycle patterns, aux heat status |
efficiency.md |
Energy Optimization | Setback rules, savings calculations, renter tips |
integration.md |
Connectivity | HomeKit, Alexa, Google, Matter, Home Assistant |
away.md |
Safety & Vacancy | Freeze protection, humidity limits, leak alerts |
Thermostat Advanced Features
- Multi-zone support to manage temperature discrepancies between different rooms
- Specialized heat pump logic to prevent the activation of expensive auxiliary heat during setbacks
- Automated energy savings calculations based on the 1°F setback per 8 hours rule
- Smart vacancy modes that balance pipe freeze protection (55°F) with mold prevention (85°F)
- Integration with geofencing to pre-heat or pre-cool the home based on user proximity
SKILL.md
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